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The Doors — The Spy
Album: Morrison Hotel
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7.2

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Released: 1970
Length: 4:09
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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 words 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 words 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 dreams, that you're dreamin' of
I know the words 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
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I really LOVE this song!!  I was 15yrs old when this album was released & I bought it immediately!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I look less and less like myself every day, and that f#$*in Jim Morrison looks the exact same!
Posted 4 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
sounds like Jimmy Fallon
Posted 4 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
 MrStatenIsle wrote:
I've appreciated their music for some forty years now, and still shake my head... who the heck sounds like them?!  Love them, they were so special and so unique.
 
Love the sheer darkness. I am now living about a klic from the Morrison house in Arlington, VA.
Posted 4 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
Writing "The Doors" on the school desks, back in the 90s
Posted 4 years ago by Soulipon    [ Reply ]
I've appreciated their music for some forty years now, and still shake my head... who the heck sounds like them?!  Love them, they were so special and so unique.
Posted 4 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
three brilliant musicians and a brilliant madman.
Posted 5 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
 HarrO wrote:
I'm a rabid, foaming at the mouth, Doors fan. And I can think of at least 20 Doors tunes I like better than this one. 6
 
... so there's actually nearly twice as many more that you like LESS than this one. 10.
Posted 5 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by bwood11243    [ Reply ]
From the other room I recognized that this piece was inspired by Smokestack Lighting, the Howling Wolf version. Never heard the song in this way before.
Posted 5 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 wtango wrote:

It's 3am SOMEWHERE!
Thumbs up! 

 
LOL!  I think it WAS 3am when this song became EXTRA special to me (and why it's a 10 and not an 8 or 9) - after an evening of drinking with a few ladies, I played this bad boy to my (now wife then 'lover?') and really blew her mind w/ the fact that I could 'read her mind' - a fact that I re-proved to her just this weekend and well nearly impossible to explain the impact here....so I'll leave it at that...and Long Live RP of course ;-) 
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 I_LUV_BRITROCK wrote:
The Doors? Before noon? Are you freakin' kidding me??
Thumbs down.
 
It's 3am SOMEWHERE!
Thumbs up! 
Posted 7 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
 VicEdee wrote:
the definition of "Ho-Hum"........If this wasn't the Doors.....

 
You'd think if someone took their song title and lyrics from an Anaïs Nin erotic novel that the song would be a little more provocative or engaging.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
{#Drunk}
Posted 15 years ago by leap    [ Reply ]
Wow. Johnny Rivers to to the Doors with a loosely-bound synaptic package of word smithing.
Posted 15 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Jim Morrison is the most prominent of the rock stars who got where he got by having two things: a big dick and the good sense to die early.

Ah, the folly of biology.

Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
the definition of "Ho-Hum"........If this wasn't the Doors.....
Posted 15 years ago by VicEdee    [ Reply ]
I love Morrison's voice, but this ain't my favorite either. 
Posted 16 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
I'm a rabid, foaming at the mouth, Doors fan. And I can think of at least 20 Doors tunes I like better than this one. 6
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

What have you got against wingers? The essential heart of a good football side IMO.
 

I was a defenseman, for goodness' sake! And since I'm from the US, I wasn't prepared for all those latino kids that could actually handle the ball. I could tackle well, but it makes for ugly football when you can't just take it away from somebody...{#Mrgreen}

Oh, BTW: A 7 for "The Spy". I like this band, I like this record, but I don't think this tune is their best work.

Posted 16 years ago by Panama_Floyd    [ Reply ]
 andrewimft wrote:

Wingers always have an excuse for Bush.
 
What have you got against wingers? The essential heart of a good football side IMO.

Pointless partisan political sparring aside, another fine Doors track for which thanks be to RP. 7 from the Nottingham jury.

Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest rock bands of all time.Period.
Posted 16 years ago by TimmyMack    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
I'm sure everything will be totally different when Hillary is in office. I do so long for that day. Nobody will have to worry about government intrusion, then.
Wingers always have an excuse for Bush. It's always someone else's is fault, someone else is as bad. When the mosquitos bite, I don't blame the birds. When it rains, I don't blame the snow. What's it in the water down there that does that?
Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
pushkinjim wrote:
I fail to understand how anyone could think that the words "I'm a spy in the house of love" could in anyway refer to the Bush Administration.
Well, they are really keen to spy on everybody. Why not spy in the house of love?
Posted 16 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
rgrace wrote:
The theme song for the Bush Administration.
I fail to understand how anyone could think that the words "I'm a spy in the house of love" could in anyway refer to the Bush Administration. Great lyrics, by the way.
Posted 16 years ago by pushkinjim    [ Reply ]
Opening song in the next Bond flick. #9.
Posted 16 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
eskles wrote:
Your ignorance is showing - I've seen over 300 acts over the years, and the images from their pre "Light My Fire" shows in Los Angeles are still seared in my brain - in the best ways. In his prime, before turning into a drunken sot, Morrison ranked with the great Rock performers.
I wonder what else your brain was seared with at the time...... The 'talent' that is displayed on any of the recordings is mediocre at best.
Posted 17 years ago by chucklesalmon    [ Reply ]
Hillary? Don't you think we have the right to vote first? Hannio wrote:
I'm sure everything will be totally different when Hillary is in office. I do so long for that day. Nobody will have to worry about government intrusion, then.
Posted 17 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
rgrace wrote:
The theme song for the Bush Administration.
I'm sure everything will be totally different when Hillary is in office. I do so long for that day. Nobody will have to worry about government intrusion, then.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I feel it is more like a madman on the loose: I know where your children go to school.... haunting... perfect piece of music!
Posted 17 years ago by werner    [ Reply ]
How about...
Posted 17 years ago by MonkeyPod    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
I'm a resident on her house of love hahaha Oscar
Posted 17 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Wish he could be a spy in my house of love! Miss you Jim!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I know your deepest secret fears - What a great line and one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite groups. Too bad so many of us get lost in the hoopla that was Jim and the Doors, and forget to just listen and enjoy.
Posted 17 years ago by heyjoe3577    [ Reply ]
whultman wrote:
I'm not much of a Doors fan, but even I wouldn't go that far... although I gotta admit this song is most excellent.
Thanks.
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
Misterfixit wrote:
I think Hotel is their best album ...
I think so also. It is also their most accessible because it is closer to basic blues and rock and roll.
Posted 17 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
chucklesalmon wrote:
You are SO not alone. Third rate bar band.
Your ignorance is showing - I've seen over 300 acts over the years, and the images from their pre "Light My Fire" shows in Los Angeles are still seared in my brain - in the best ways. In his prime, before turning into a drunken sot, Morrison ranked with the great Rock performers.
Posted 17 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
I think Hotel is their best album ...
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
The theme song for the Bush Administration.
Posted 17 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
A stalker song that predates "Every Breath You Take"!    
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
Yep, it's good to hear more 'obscure' Doors numbers rather than the usual over-played stuff (Light My Fire, The End, etc). This is excellent and doesn't sound dated at all, and I love the honky-tonk blues background - nice ivory-ticking :)
Depends on which versions u r listenin' 2 - the (not so)top 40 or the full-play LP/Live versions. COSMOS of differences.
Posted 17 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
Marginally less awful than most Doors songs. I have never been able to stand them. . . fingernails on a chalkboard to me. That's the mystery of differing opinions, to reply to the person who was surprised at the dislike of the Door displayed in the comments. I'm not being sarcastic. . . some people like one thing and some another. It's what makes horse races.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
smackiepipe wrote:
I love the more off-beat Doors tunes like this and Alabama Song and Spanish Caravan more than the standards.
Yep, it's good to hear more 'obscure' Doors numbers rather than the usual over-played stuff (Light My Fire, The End, etc). This is excellent and doesn't sound dated at all, and I love the honky-tonk blues background - nice ivory-ticking :)
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I love the more off-beat Doors tunes like this and Alabama Song and Spanish Caravan more than the standards.
Posted 17 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Sunman wrote:
I'm shocked at the amount of dislike for the Doors here on RP...
Maybe here in the comments lounge, but look at the ratings....most people really like this song.
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
The best cover for a spy is to say you're a spy. Who would actually believe you?
Posted 17 years ago by DebateG    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Sunman wrote:
I'm shocked at the amount of dislike for the Doors here on RP...
Its a particularly nasty little meme flitting from one neglected mind to another. Seems to target only the really talented artists...
Posted 18 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
I'm shocked at the amount of dislike for the Doors here on RP...
Posted 18 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite trippin' Doors songs...they ahd a knack for that.
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Ok. I like this song, and everything, but what is with the lyric "I am a spy in the house of love" ? What the hell does that mean, anyway??
I believe it's a reference to the Anais Niin novel...
Posted 18 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
Oh and I was... and I sang it to her... and I knew what I was doing... and I feel bad for doing it.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Ok. I like this song, and everything, but what is with the lyric "I am a spy in the house of love" ? What the hell does that mean, anyway??
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Jimmy was so hot! (Unfortunately now he's so dead )
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
deep...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Almost Goldlike 10. Morrison was the man.
Posted 18 years ago by jtdiver    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I think I'm nearly the only person on the planet who can't stand Jim Morrison or the Doors....
Count me as one who just doesn't get the hype!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Janssen    [ Reply ]
Boosiewolf wrote:
I know what this song would be great for....doing a little strip tease for a boyfriend/husband....on his birthday! Or hell--whenever the mood strikes!
Heh, heh, heh......
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I know what this song would be great for....doing a little strip tease for a boyfriend/husband....on his birthday! Or hell--whenever the mood strikes!
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
The Doors? Before noon? Are you freakin' kidding me?? Thumbs down.
Posted 18 years ago by I_LUV_BRITROCK    [ Reply ]
chucklesalmon wrote:
You are SO not alone. Third rate bar band.
I'm not much of a Doors fan, but even I wouldn't go that far... although I gotta admit this song is most excellent.
Posted 18 years ago by whultman    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I think I'm nearly the only person on the planet who can't stand Jim Morrison or the Doors....
I'm right there with ya, Pyro!
Posted 18 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
kame wrote:
One of the coolest Bond themes that never was.
Yeah, or it could be a lost outtake from the soundtrack to Woody Allen's "What's Up Tiger Lily?". That film tapped into the 60's spy instrumental spot-on.
Posted 18 years ago by RongoTBurg    [ Reply ]
One of the coolest Bond themes that never was.
Posted 18 years ago by kame    [ Reply ]
Oh the night when all of these lyrics were right on the money...
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Gosh, it had been years since I last heard this song. Thanks RP!!!
Posted 18 years ago by PERDIDOUSA    [ Reply ]
Baby_M wrote:
You are not alone.
You are SO not alone. Third rate bar band.
Posted 18 years ago by chucklesalmon    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I think I'm nearly the only person on the planet who can't stand Jim Morrison or the Doors....
You are not alone.
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
I think I'm nearly the only person on the planet who can't stand Jim Morrison or the Doors....
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Hell yeah, let's hear some Love Street next, goes perfect back to back. Pamela's my Queen, Ray's my spritual guide, Robby's my lead guitar, and Jim's my GOD. (Densmore can go screw...)
Posted 19 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
Perfect. More Doors for Halloween! Morrison had the most distinctive voice in popular music. Densmore's groove is hypnotic on this track.
Posted 19 years ago by bearheart    [ Reply ]
I'm about over the Doors!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Fabulous
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Niiiice.
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Godlike.
Posted 19 years ago by cbonai    [ Reply ]
That album also holds my favourite doors riff, "Waiting For The Sun"
Posted 19 years ago by apecat    [ Reply ]
so cool.
Posted 19 years ago by sans    [ Reply ]
sexy, sexy, sexy...and one of the greatest albums ever
Posted 19 years ago by LaurieBlue    [ Reply ]
MuadDib wrote:
holy moly - I'm 53 and a doors fan -how the hell did I miss this??? :iamwith:
Hmmm ... lets see .... yellow jackets? purple microdots? blotter acid? Lucy in the Sky? Maryjane? Ups, downs and inside-outs? Wild Turkey? .... bad headphones and a broken needle? Its all fine ... Fear and Loathing down the Sixties Trail.
Posted 19 years ago by UncleChig    [ Reply ]
Yeah! I can think of many, many cool things to use this song for! What a great sultry beat!
Posted 19 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 19 years ago by newbaby    [ Reply ]
I don't think the Doors are nearly as good as I thought they were when I was 17 and 18 (I ate, breathed, slept and shat the Doors back then), but it's still good to hear their better songs every once and a while.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
holy moly - I'm 53 and a doors fan -how the hell did I miss this??? :iamwith:
Posted 20 years ago by MuadDib    [ Reply ]
GolfRomeo wrote:
A band that really ages well. I visited his grave in Paris. Very sobering, the outpouring of support for a man long dead.
You can say that! They would still be (very) relevant.
Posted 20 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
bluedot wrote:
thanks, bill! thanks, rebecca!
thanks, doors!
Posted 20 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
10
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Probably one of the best and most innovative bands ever -- in one line with Beatles and the likes. This song -- is just another good song of the Doors. So, excellent.
Posted 20 years ago by Konrad    [ Reply ]
A band that really ages well. I visited his grave in Paris. Very sobering, the outpouring of support for a man long dead.
Posted 20 years ago by GolfRomeo    [ Reply ]
A song that got me to register w/ rp! What a great band/album/song. Thank you!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by x    [ Reply ]
used to listen to this disc a lot - good to hear!
Posted 20 years ago by ninja_band    [ Reply ]
thanks, bill! thanks, rebecca! not sure which rp brain/heart to thank for this!
Posted 20 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]