I Spy
The Dooleys Lyrics


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Somebody stole my secret
The news is out, I'm on the run
Somebody blew my cover
Identified my number one
Now I'm just a prisoner of my own device
I've gotta make this new live survive
So I don't care if the CIA
Send an SOS to MI5

*I spy with my inner eye
Somethin' beginning with you
I spy my kind of guy
Come on, let's make a rendez-vous

So come on baby
Ooh yeah come on, baby

There's been some infiltration
Somebody tapped the hot line, too
There's been collaboration
So now the finger points at the truth
I'm actin' on instruction
From the heart of mine
To intercept my man in sight
The information between the lines
Says surrender love without a flight.





Come on baby
•Repeat and fade

Overall Meaning

The song, "I Spy" by The Dooleys is a fast-paced and upbeat number about a person whose secrets have been revealed, and they've been forced to go on the run. The lyrics point to a type of spy or secret agent, who is now caught in a web of their own making. They are now a "prisoner of their own device," and must start a new life to survive. The song seems to deal with themes of secrecy, spying, and intrigue.


The lyrics also reveal a sense of urgency and desperation, with references to the CIA and MI5 sending an SOS. The singer understands the gravity of the situation they're in and seem to be doing their best to escape from it. However, despite this, they still seem to be looking for love and a connection with someone, which is alluded to with the phrase "I spy my kind of guy. Come on, let's make a rendez-vous."


Overall, "I Spy" is a catchy and mysterious song about someone caught up in a life of secrecy and intrigue.


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody stole my secret
Someone has obtained information about me that I wanted to keep hidden


The news is out, I'm on the run
The information has been made public and now I am trying to escape the consequences


Somebody blew my cover
Someone revealed my true identity or intentions


Identified my number one
Someone has identified my top priority or main objective


Now I'm just a prisoner of my own device
I am now trapped by my own actions or plans


I've gotta make this new life survive
I need to find a way to adapt and survive in my new circumstances


So I don't care if the CIA
I am so desperate that I am willing to take risks, including attracting the attention of government agencies


Send an SOS to MI5
Asking for help from another government agency


I spy with my inner eye
I am observing something with intuition rather than physical senses


Somethin' beginning with you
Whatever I am observing starts with the letter 'U'


I spy my kind of guy
I have found someone who fits my preferences or interests


Come on, let's make a rendez-vous
Let's arrange a meeting or date


There's been some infiltration
Someone has entered a group, organization or system with the intention of gaining information or influencing actions


Somebody tapped the hot line, too
Someone has intercepted a communication that was supposed to be secure


There's been collaboration
People have worked together to achieve a common goal or outcome


So now the finger points at the truth
The true culprit or cause is being revealed


I'm actin' on instruction
I am following specific directions or orders


From the heart of mine
I am acting according to my own desires or emotions


To intercept my man in sight
I am trying to stop or catch someone who is in view or within reach


The information between the lines
The hidden or implicit meaning of a message


Says surrender love without a flight
The message is telling me to give in to love or affection, without running away or escaping from it




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懐かしい🎉毎日何度も聞いてました。あの頃の洋楽は最高でした。今聞いてもいいね😊

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たいへん懐かしい曲のupありがとうございます。40年間、ラジオでもかかったのを聴いたことがありません。感動で涙が出ました。

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中坊の頃毎日ききました。今、聞いてもマブイですね。

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ま、マブイ…
イカした曲に胸キュンだぜ!

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これ1番好きな奴😍😍
今聞いてもドキドキする💓

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同時アルバムレコード買いました、、懐かしい~👏

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聴けてよかったです!ありがとうございます。

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懐かしい❗

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