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?
I've been payin' them here roadhouse dues
Since I was a young boy
Driftin' and a-ramblin' with my old man searchin'
'Round for that West Texas oil
Well, ain't nobody know
Where I'm gonna go
Well, ain't nobody know, no, no, no
This here gypsy road
Straight out them bad lands well, I come a-runnin' on
Out of New Mexico
Eighteen wheelers and freight trains and pump jacks
So high I've rode upon
Well, ain't nobody know
Where I'm gonna go
Well, ain't nobody know, no, no, no
This here gypsy road
Mr Armadillo, don't stand in my way
I ain't gonna stick around here
I don't know why I can't fly this here ride
On out the cosmic cowboy atmosphere
Well, ain't nobody know
Where I'm gonna go
Well, ain't nobody know, no, no, no
This here gypsy road
Get down, tell me one more song
Since I was a young boy
Driftin' and a-ramblin' with my old man searchin'
'Round for that West Texas oil
Well, ain't nobody know
Where I'm gonna go
Well, ain't nobody know, no, no, no
This here gypsy road
Straight out them bad lands well, I come a-runnin' on
Out of New Mexico
Eighteen wheelers and freight trains and pump jacks
So high I've rode upon
Well, ain't nobody know
Where I'm gonna go
Well, ain't nobody know, no, no, no
This here gypsy road
Mr Armadillo, don't stand in my way
I ain't gonna stick around here
I don't know why I can't fly this here ride
On out the cosmic cowboy atmosphere
Well, ain't nobody know
Where I'm gonna go
Well, ain't nobody know, no, no, no
This here gypsy road
Get down, tell me one more song
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Roadhouse Blues Lyrics as written by George Ryan Bingham
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Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
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This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
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.