42 Songs About Spies (Pop, Rap & More)

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42 Songs About Spies (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Pop Songs About Spies

1. Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers

Artist: Johnny Rivers
Album: …And I Know You Wanna Dance
Year:

The song is about a secret agent who is trying to keep his identity a secret. He is in love with a woman who he knows he can never have because she is out of his league. He is trying to find a way to tell her how he feels without revealing his true identity.

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2. Eye of the Tiger by Survivor

Artist: Survivor
Album: Eye of the Tiger
Year: 1982

The song is about never giving up and continuing to fight even when the odds seem insurmountable. It talks about how success comes from perseverance and not giving up.

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3. Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney and Wings, Paul McCartney

Artist: Paul McCartney and Wings, Paul McCartney
Album: Live and Let Die
Year: 1973

The song is about living life to the fullest and not worrying about what tomorrow may bring.

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4. The Spy Who Loved Me by Carly Simon

Artist: Carly Simon
Album: The Spy Who Loved Me
Year: 1977

The song is about a woman who is in love with a spy who is always going on dangerous missions. She is always waiting for him to come home, and she is always worried about him.

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5. Goldfinger by Shirley Bassey

Artist: Shirley Bassey
Album: Shirley Bassey Belts the Best
Year: 1965

“Goldfinger” is a song written by John Barry and Leslie Bricusse and performed by Shirley Bassey for the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger. The song has been covered by a number of artists, including Nancy Sinatra, Kirsty MacColl, and Garbage.

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6. For Your Eyes Only by Sheena Easton

Artist: Sheena Easton
Album: You Could Have Been With Me [Bonus Tracks Version] (Bonus Tracks Version)
Year: 1981

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with someone else. She is trying to tell him that she is the one who loves him and that he should open his eyes and see her.

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7. Thunderball by Tom Jones

Artist: Tom Jones
Album: Thunderball
Year: 1965

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is unattainable. He is willing to do anything to make her notice him and to make her love him back.

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II. Country Songs About Spies

1. Invisible by Hunter Hayes

Artist: Hunter Hayes
Album: Storyline
Year: 2014

The song is about a young man who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The young man is invisible to the girl and she does not even know he exists.

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2. I Spy by Counting Crows

Artist: Counting Crows
Album: Somewhere Under Wonderland
Year: 2014

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to figure out who the other man is, and he is counting crows to try to find him.

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III. Latest Songs About Spies

1. Surrounded By Spies by Placebo

Artist: Placebo
Album: Never Let Me Go
Year: 2022

The song is about a person who is being watched and monitored by those around them. They feel like they are constantly being watched and their every move is being tracked. The song is about paranoia and feeling like you can’t trust anyone.

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2. Spies by Tori Amos

Artist: Tori Amos
Album: Ocean to Ocean
Year: 2021

The song is about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is a spy. She is aware of his activities and is worried about his safety. She is also concerned about the secrets he keeps from her.

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3. I Spy by Tee Grizzley

Artist: Tee Grizzley
Album: I Spy
Year: 2020

The song is about a young man from the streets who is trying to make it out. He talks about how he is always watching and waiting for his opportunity to make a move.

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4. Spies by ChewieCatt

Artist: ChewieCatt
Album:
Year:

The song is about a group of friends who are being spied on by someone. They are trying to figure out who it is and what they want.

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5. I Spy by Lila Iké

Artist: Lila Iké
Album: The ExPerience
Year: 2020

I Spy is a song about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is not completely faithful to her. She is aware of his infidelity and is trying to decide what to do about it. She is torn between staying with him and leaving him.

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6. Spies Like Us by Paul McCartney

Artist: Paul McCartney
Album: Press to Play
Year:

The song is about two spies who are in love with each other, but can’t be together because they are enemies.

7. spy? by WHOKILLEDXIX

Artist: WHOKILLEDXIX
Album: 19
Year: 2020

The song “Spy?” by WHOKILLEDXIX is a haunting and mysterious track that tells the story of somebody who is being watched and followed. The lyrics are full of paranoia and fear, and the music creates a tense and unsettling atmosphere. It’s a perfect song for anybody who feels like they’re being watched, and it’s sure to send chills down your spine.

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8. Spy by spring gang

Artist: spring gang
Album: Mister Magical
Year: 2021

The song is about a person who is being spied on by someone they don’t know. They are worried about what the other person knows about them and what they might do with that information.

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IV. Christian Songs About Spies

1. Eye of the Storm by Ryan Stevenson

Artist: Ryan Stevenson
Album: Fresh Start
Year: 2015

The song is about a person who is going through a tough time and is feeling overwhelmed. They are looking for a way to get through the storm and find some peace. The song is about finding strength in God and trusting that He will get them through the tough times.

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2. Start a Fire by Unspoken

Artist: Unspoken
Album: Unspoken
Year: 2014

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks and the singer is trying to save it. He talks about all the things he would do to make it work and how he is willing to fight for it.

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3. I Spy by TobyMac

Artist: TobyMac
Album: Extreme Days
Year: 2001

The song is about a guy who is being watched by someone who knows everything he does. The guy is trying to figure out who it is and why they are watching him.

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V. Rap Songs About Spies

1. Spyderman by Wu-Tang Clan

Artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Album: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Year: 1993

The song is about the members of the Wu-Tang Clan being like spiders, in that they are able to climb up walls and shoot webs. They are also able to see in the dark and are not afraid of heights. The song is a metaphor for how the Wu-Tang Clan is able to succeed in the music industry despite being from a poverty-ridden area.

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2. Spyderman by Lil Wayne, Ty Dolla $ign

Artist: Lil Wayne, Ty Dolla $ign
Album: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Year: 2018

The song is about a guy who is in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. The guy is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the girl that he loves her.

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VI. R&B Songs About Spies

1. They Gotta Go by Lil Jon

Artist: Lil Jon
Album: Mark Ronson Presents The Music Of “Spies In Disguise”
Year: 2019

The song is about people who need to leave Lil Jon’s presence because they are not wanted there.

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2. Freak of Nature by The Last Artful, Dodgr, Mark Ronson

Artist: The Last Artful, Dodgr, Mark Ronson
Album: Mark Ronson Presents The Music Of “Spies In Disguise”
Year: 2019

The song is about a freakish creature who is shunned by society. The creature is misunderstood and alone, but ultimately happy with who they are.

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3. Fly by Lucky Daye

Artist: Lucky Daye
Album: Fly
Year: 2019

“Fly” is a song by American singer Lucky Daye. It was released on May 10, 2019, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Painted. The song was written by Daye, Dernst Emile II, and Nate “Rocket” Wonder, and produced by Emile and Wonder.

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4. Spy in the House of Love by Was (Not Was)

Artist: Was (Not Was)
Album: What Up, Dog?
Year: 1988

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to spy on the woman to find out who she is in love with.

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5. Come Spy With Me by Smokey Robinson

Artist: Smokey Robinson
Album: The 35th Anniversary Collection
Year: 1994

The song is about a guy who is asking a girl to come spy with him, and he promises her that they will have a lot of fun together.

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6. I Spy (For the FBI) by Jamo Thomas

Artist: Jamo Thomas
Album: Soul Cargo Vol.1
Year: 1994

The song is about a man who is being watched by the FBI because they suspect he is up to something. He is innocent, but he knows that they are watching him and he is paranoid.

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7. SPY by Super Junior

Artist: Super Junior
Album: Sexy, Free & Single
Year: 2012

Super Junior’s “SPY” is a song about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to figure out what to do and how to tell the woman that he loves her.

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8. Spy by spring gang

Artist: spring gang
Album: Mister Magical
Year: 2021

The song is about a person who is being spied on by someone they don’t know. They are worried about what the other person knows about them and what they might do with that information.

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9. Then There Were Two by Mark Ronson, Anderson .Paak

Artist: Mark Ronson, Anderson .Paak
Album: Then There Were Two
Year: 2019

The song is about two people who are in love and have been through a lot together. They are now at a point where they are ready to move on and start a new life together.

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VII. Rock Songs About Spies

1. Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers

Artist: Johnny Rivers
Album: …And I Know You Wanna Dance
Year:

The song is about a secret agent who is trying to keep his identity a secret. He is in love with a woman who he knows he can never have because she is out of his league. He is trying to find a way to tell her how he feels without revealing his true identity.

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2. I Spy by Skepta

Artist: Skepta
Album: Greatest Hits
Year: 2007

I Spy is a song by Skepta about being paranoid and always looking over his shoulder. He is constantly on the lookout for people who might be trying to hurt him or steal from him. He is especially suspicious of people who are close to him, such as friends and family.

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3. The Last of the Secret Agents by Nancy Sinatra

Artist: Nancy Sinatra
Album: How Does That Grab You?
Year: 1966

Nancy Sinatra sings about a woman who is the last of the secret agents. She is a woman who has been through a lot in her life and has seen many things. She is a woman who is strong and knows how to fight.

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4. The Vanishing Spies by Black Francis

Artist: Black Francis
Album: Teenager of the Year
Year: 1994

The song is about a relationship that is coming to an end. The person in the relationship is trying to hold on, but they know that it is time to let go.

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5. Spy by Shakira

Artist: Shakira
Album: She Wolf
Year: 2009

Shakira’s song “Spy” is about being in a relationship with someone who is not entirely truthful. She sings about how she feels like she is constantly being watched and how she does not trust her partner.

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6. Spy by They Might Be Giants

Artist: They Might Be Giants
Album: John Henry
Year: 1994

The song “Spy” by They Might Be Giants is about a person who is being spied on. The song is told from the perspective of the person who is doing the spying, and it describes how they are watching the person they are spying on. The song is playful and light-hearted, and it includes a lot of sound effects that add to the overall feeling of paranoia and surveillance.

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7. Freak of Nature by The Last Artful, Dodgr, Mark Ronson

Artist: The Last Artful, Dodgr, Mark Ronson
Album: Mark Ronson Presents The Music Of “Spies In Disguise”
Year: 2019

The song is about a freakish creature who is shunned by society. The creature is misunderstood and alone, but ultimately happy with who they are.

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8. The Spy by The Doors

Artist: The Doors
Album: Morrison Hotel
Year: 1970

The song is about a spy who is caught and interrogated. The spy is defiant and refuses to reveal any information. The song is dark and suspenseful, and the spy’s fate is left unknown.

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9. Spies Like Us by Paul McCartney

Artist: Paul McCartney
Album: Press to Play
Year:

The song is about two spies who are in love with each other, but can’t be together because they are enemies.

10. Private Eyes by Hall & Oates

Artist: Hall & Oates
Album: Private Eyes (Expanded Edition)
Year: 1981

The song is about a man who is suspecting that his partner is cheating on him. He is trying to figure out if she is being faithful by using “private eyes”.

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11. Espionage by Green Day

Artist: Green Day
Album: Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Year: 1999

The song is about a relationship that ended because of the spying and secrecy involved. The song reflects on the feeling of betrayal and how it can make someone feel.

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12. Spies by Coldplay

Artist: Coldplay
Album: Parachutes
Year: 2000

The song is about a relationship between two people who are in love but are also spies. They are trying to keep their relationship a secret but they can’t help but wonder if the other person is also spying on them.

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