everyones a spy – Darren Farris

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From Moscow to Beijing and back to D.C. the only real truth that is calling to me, is I can’t wait to get back home to you.

When I wrote Everyone’s a Spy, it was intended to be a “bridge track” from the sort of “Dance Rock” side of Ulterior Motives to the more story telling, heavier guitar side of the album. But, I said “Eff it, this is going to be a pre-album single, and I don’t care if it is radio friendly or not.” Sort of like when I released From the Center as a single last year. Sometimes a songs story is just begging to be highlighted. This idea and chorus had been in my head so long that by the time I recorded it, it felt like I had heard it a 1000 times. That’s how close I got this to my orginal idea. As a songwriter, I can’t ignore that. This entire album is like that. Hell! I might release all 17 tracks as a single. This is my best work and nothing will rival it.

[Verse 1]

Shadows moving down a cobblestone street,
Where the double-crossers and the handlers meet.
They’re passing the microfilms under the table,
Writing up stories that no one is able
To trace back to truth, to trace back to home,
Lost in the capital chambers alone.
Whispering secrets behind a dive bar,
Wondering who the hell informants really are.

[Chorus]

Now everyone’s a spy, working for the other side,
It’s all for the greater good,
So very misunderstood.
From Moscow to Beijing and back to D.C.,
The only real truth that is calling to me
Is I can’t wait to get back home,
To you…
To you…
It’s all for you.

[Verse 2]

Suitcases packed with a handful of cash,
Burning the documents down to the ash.
You smile at a stranger who’s watching your code,
Reading the threat in a typewritten note.
They buy all the loyalty money can trace,
Trading out names for a blank-slate face.
It’s a game of illusions, a room full of glass,
Waiting for midnight to finally pass.

[Chorus]

[Bridge]

Through the safehouses, through the wire…
Walking right over the line of fire.
Let ’em trade secrets, let ’em play the game,
When I get back, I’m dropping the name!

[Chorus/Coda]

Now everyone’s a spy, working for the other side,
It’s all for the greater good,
So very misunderstood.

From Moscow to Beijing and back to D.C.,
The only real truth that is calling to me
Is I can’t wait to get back home,
To you…
To you…

From Moscow to Beijing and back to D.C.,
The only real truth that is calling to me
Is I can’t wait to get back home,
To you…
I love you