You look at me from the back of the room
All I see is a bumbling buffoon'
Lyrics for “I Spy” begin at 00:27 timestamp on track 10 of ‘Bedtime for Democracy’ released November 1986. Recorded April and July 1986.
Jello Biafra, (aka Eric Boucher) the lead singer of Dead Kennedys gets straight to the point. Eye contact occurs between the “You and I” and refers to an Individual Jello absolutely despises.
@B12ad 'Head down like you don't see much
Until you move in to make your bust'
@B12ad 'Head down like you don't see much
Until you move in to make your bust'
The rest of the verse explains that this individual is trying to stay out of sight, but is still a noticeable idiot keeping their eyes on the subject they’re watching. Irony is used to describe this super secret member of authority being obvious and executing their duties in plain sight.
The rest of the verse explains that this individual is trying to stay out of sight, but is still a noticeable idiot keeping their eyes on the subject they’re watching. Irony is used to describe this super secret member of authority being obvious and executing their duties in plain sight.
This song is written by the drummer of the band, D.H. Peligro, instead of primary song writer, Jello Biafra. As such the track contains some of the best percussion work and ability featured by D.H. Peligro
I spy for you and me
I spy for you and me
I spy for you and me'
I spy for you and me
I spy for you and me
I spy for you and me'
The chorus is a simple threefold repetition of three descending chords, C5, B5, E. But on the third repeat instead of using low E they go with a high E.
The chorus is a simple threefold repetition of three descending chords, C5, B5, E. But on the third repeat instead of using low E they go with a high E.
This song breaks the fourth wall and implies that the band members have spotted such an imposter in the crowd, and sing to expose him!
This song breaks the fourth wall and implies that the band members have spotted such an imposter in the crowd, and sing to expose him!
Disguised like you're one of the scene
Just stand alone with no real friends
Scared people will find out who you are
Alone in the world without your telephone beeper'
Disguised like you're one of the scene
Just stand alone with no real friends
Scared people will find out who you are
Alone in the world without your telephone beeper'
The individual referred to as the ‘spy’ that “I spy” is supposedly disguised as if he fits in with others, but nobody stands with him as he is there alone and scared actually.
The individual referred to as the ‘spy’ that “I spy” is supposedly disguised as if he fits in with others, but nobody stands with him as he is there alone and scared actually.
Fun fact the song starts at around ~170BPM with a lot of space and silence. The song slows down to approximately ~130BPM but the pace of the 16th notes is so fast that there is noticeable sway in the tempo. Starting the intro at 128BPM speeding up to 134BPM.
Curious folks ask questions of life
But you can't answer 'cause your heart's like a knife
Still you feel you sing the last song sung
You're just a heartless piece of scum with a gun"
Curious folks ask questions of life
But you can't answer 'cause your heart's like a knife
Still you feel you sing the last song sung
You're just a heartless piece of scum with a gun"
What does this song really mean?
You only read my captions trying to find out. It’s up to interpretation.
What does this song really mean?
You only read my captions trying to find out. It’s up to interpretation.
A ‘spy’ uses a knife and a gun to protect himself just like a cop (commonly criticized by DKs) but that still makes them just another (like a blade) cold heart violent tyrant. Who is he to decide who lives or dies just because he has a badge or uniform?
You look at me from the back of the room All I see is a bumbling buffoon'
Lyrics for “I Spy” begin at 00:27 timestamp on track 10 of ‘Bedtime for Democracy’ released November 1986. Recorded April and July 1986.
Jello Biafra, (aka Eric Boucher) the lead singer of Dead Kennedys gets straight to the point. Eye contact occurs between the “You and I” and refers to an Individual Jello absolutely despises.
@B12ad 'Head down like you don't see much Until you move in to make your bust'
@B12ad 'Head down like you don't see much Until you move in to make your bust'
The rest of the verse explains that this individual is trying to stay out of sight, but is still a noticeable idiot keeping their eyes on the subject they’re watching. Irony is used to describe this super secret member of authority being obvious and executing their duties in plain sight.
The rest of the verse explains that this individual is trying to stay out of sight, but is still a noticeable idiot keeping their eyes on the subject they’re watching. Irony is used to describe this super secret member of authority being obvious and executing their duties in plain sight.
This song is written by the drummer of the band, D.H. Peligro, instead of primary song writer, Jello Biafra. As such the track contains some of the best percussion work and ability featured by D.H. Peligro
I spy for you and me I spy for you and me I spy for you and me'
I spy for you and me I spy for you and me I spy for you and me'
The chorus is a simple threefold repetition of three descending chords, C5, B5, E. But on the third repeat instead of using low E they go with a high E.
The chorus is a simple threefold repetition of three descending chords, C5, B5, E. But on the third repeat instead of using low E they go with a high E.
This song breaks the fourth wall and implies that the band members have spotted such an imposter in the crowd, and sing to expose him!
This song breaks the fourth wall and implies that the band members have spotted such an imposter in the crowd, and sing to expose him!
Disguised like you're one of the scene Just stand alone with no real friends Scared people will find out who you are Alone in the world without your telephone beeper'
Disguised like you're one of the scene Just stand alone with no real friends Scared people will find out who you are Alone in the world without your telephone beeper'
The individual referred to as the ‘spy’ that “I spy” is supposedly disguised as if he fits in with others, but nobody stands with him as he is there alone and scared actually.
The individual referred to as the ‘spy’ that “I spy” is supposedly disguised as if he fits in with others, but nobody stands with him as he is there alone and scared actually.
Fun fact the song starts at around ~170BPM with a lot of space and silence. The song slows down to approximately ~130BPM but the pace of the 16th notes is so fast that there is noticeable sway in the tempo. Starting the intro at 128BPM speeding up to 134BPM.
Curious folks ask questions of life But you can't answer 'cause your heart's like a knife Still you feel you sing the last song sung You're just a heartless piece of scum with a gun"
Curious folks ask questions of life But you can't answer 'cause your heart's like a knife Still you feel you sing the last song sung You're just a heartless piece of scum with a gun"
What does this song really mean? You only read my captions trying to find out. It’s up to interpretation.
What does this song really mean? You only read my captions trying to find out. It’s up to interpretation.
A ‘spy’ uses a knife and a gun to protect himself just like a cop (commonly criticized by DKs) but that still makes them just another (like a blade) cold heart violent tyrant. Who is he to decide who lives or dies just because he has a badge or uniform?