Like a lot of the other comments are saying, I think this mainly about voyeurism. If the song was about his girlfriend, then why would he use the word spy. If you are a spy it means you shouldn't be caught, that is kind of the whole point, and if you are a voyeur, the whole point of the pleasure you get from it, is the fact that the other people don't know you are watching them. See a bit of a connection there?
My only son,
keep your head down.
When you walk before those tragic mirrors.
You won't see yourself, only your fears.
As they come true, consuming you,
spilling all the gold inside your head,
another year is harvested.
Phobos, they dare not speak his name.
And the day they forget will be the day your mouth gets,
Sewn up.
There is no god before,
his temple the night the stars his eyes.
He sees you.
His green glass hearts gathering dust,
All the lies they told you on a shelf in every tongue and dialect.
Just start at the shore, and let the waves chase you home,
as they fall and as they crest,
Into the black we'll all be swept.
We're all actors baby,
Tonight the world is your stage.
Why can't you hear them calling?
They're calling out your name.
Hail the goer, the goer, the goer goes.
Beyond the wall, beyond the wall.
keep your head down.
When you walk before those tragic mirrors.
You won't see yourself, only your fears.
As they come true, consuming you,
spilling all the gold inside your head,
another year is harvested.
Phobos, they dare not speak his name.
And the day they forget will be the day your mouth gets,
Sewn up.
There is no god before,
his temple the night the stars his eyes.
He sees you.
His green glass hearts gathering dust,
All the lies they told you on a shelf in every tongue and dialect.
Just start at the shore, and let the waves chase you home,
as they fall and as they crest,
Into the black we'll all be swept.
We're all actors baby,
Tonight the world is your stage.
Why can't you hear them calling?
They're calling out your name.
Hail the goer, the goer, the goer goes.
Beyond the wall, beyond the wall.
Lyrics submitted by al.young
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
I'm pretty sure this song is literally about the Greek(?) god Phobos.
Yes, it is. And another interesting tidbit: Phobos is the Greek god of fear and horror.