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 get this feeling as you walk away
A million hearts will break in two
But they don't know the games that you can play
So they will always follow you
Every time you move, everybody grooves
I can't help thinking it's alright (alright)
You just gotta walk, see the people talk
I like to watch you party
'cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
And I'm no fool, 'cause I got you
I see the way you act like you don't know
There's something 'bout your attitude
And it don't matter how far you go
'Cause I'm the one that's going home with you
You just gotta bump, see the people jump
I can't help thinking it's alright (alright)
When you do your thing everybody swings
They like to watch you party
'Cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
And I'm no fool, 'cause I got you
I just wind you up and let you go
And I watch you in wonder
To see the look upon your face
I'd say you already know
'Cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
'Cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
And I'm no fool, 'cause I got you
A million hearts will break in two
But they don't know the games that you can play
So they will always follow you
Every time you move, everybody grooves
I can't help thinking it's alright (alright)
You just gotta walk, see the people talk
I like to watch you party
'cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
And I'm no fool, 'cause I got you
I see the way you act like you don't know
There's something 'bout your attitude
And it don't matter how far you go
'Cause I'm the one that's going home with you
You just gotta bump, see the people jump
I can't help thinking it's alright (alright)
When you do your thing everybody swings
They like to watch you party
'Cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
And I'm no fool, 'cause I got you
I just wind you up and let you go
And I watch you in wonder
To see the look upon your face
I'd say you already know
'Cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
'Cause everybody wants ya
When everybody sees ya
The world is full of dreamers
But I'm a great believer
And I'm no fool, 'cause I got you
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The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
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In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
I don't feel like there is a hidden meaning here. But it sounds like they are describing your typical high school jock who owns the school. In the second verse, it gives a hint of attitude towards the jock/hot shot guy. I don't know. . .I hope this doesn't come off as me just spouting off.