The Spy
The Doors Lyrics


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I'm a spy in the house of love
I know the dream, that you're dreamin' of
I know the word that you long to hear
I know your deepest, secret fear

I'm a spy in the house of love
I know the dream, that you're dreamin' of
I know the word that you long to hear
I know your deepest, secret fear

I know everything
Everything you do
Everywhere you go
Everyone you know

I'm a spy in the house of love
I know the dream, that you're dreamin' of
I know the word that you long to hear
I know your deepest, secret fear

I know your deepest, secret fear
I know your deepest, secret fear

I'm a spy
I can see




What you do
And I know

Overall Meaning

the mystery


The lyrics to The Doors' song The Spy are about a person who is spying on someone else, claiming to know everything about them - their dreams, their desires, their fears. The singer is claiming to be infiltrating the house of love, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for a relationship. The song's title and lyrics may suggest that the singer is in fact spying on his lover, or ex-lover, trying to see what they are doing and trying to gain an upper hand in their relationship.


The lines "I know everything / Everywhere you go / Everyone you know" imply that the person being spied on is not aware that someone is watching their every move. This could also suggest a lack of trust or a breach of privacy in the relationship. The repeated line "I know your deepest, secret fear" further suggests that the spy is using their knowledge to manipulate the person they are spying on.


The song's minimalist arrangement, with its stripped-down guitar and simple drumbeat, adds to the overall feeling of tension and paranoia. Jim Morrison's delivery is haunting and ominous, giving the impression that he is not only observing but also threatening the person he is spying on.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a spy in the house of love
I am someone who is deceiving you while being close to you, like a spy.


I know the dream, that you're dreamin' of
I am aware of the aspirations that you hold dear to your heart.


I know the word that you long to hear
I am aware of the words that you want to listen to, the ones that make you feel good about yourself.


I know your deepest, secret fear
I am aware of your most intimate and hidden fears.


I know everything
I have knowledge of everything that concerns you.


Everything you do
I know everything that you do, both in public and private spaces.


Everywhere you go
I am aware of all the places you go, even if you think it is in secret.


Everyone you know
I am aware of all the people that you interact with in your life.


I can see
I am capable of observing and monitoring your actions, even if you are not aware of it.


What you do
I am aware of all your actions and decisions.


And I know
I am completely informed and knowledgeable about you.


Your deepest, secret fear
I know your most hidden and intimate fears, even if you think you are concealing them.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JIM MORRISON, JOHN PAUL DENSMORE, RAYMOND D MANZAREK, ROBERT A KRIEGER

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