Spy Hard – English Lyrics

• By: "Weird Al" Yankovic
• Album: Gump (single B-side), Spy Hard (single), Squeeze Box (Medium Rarities disc)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of spy spoofs with "Spy Hard" by "Weird Al" Yankovic! This song offers a brilliant and hilarious take on classic James Bond themes, making it a fantastic and fun way to engage with English. You'll learn how language can be twisted for comedic effect through "Al's" clever wordplay and exaggerated descriptions, all while enjoying a catchy, orchestral parody that perfectly captures the essence of spy movies with a humorous twist. It's a special example of how music can satirize popular culture, making learning both entertaining and memorable.

[English]

A man of intrigue,

He lives for the thrill

Always has places to go,

And people to kill

Danger is the game he plays,

And he holds every card

'Cause if you wanna win,

You gotta spy hard

A man of the world,

So suave and discreet

He trips over the women

Piled up at his feet

But evil's lurking,

So he's always on his guard

'Cause if you're gonna spy,

You better spy hard

He's always fair, when the chips are beginning to fall

He wouldn't care if they kicked him and grabbed him and

Shot him and stabbed him and nailed both his ears to the wall

Facing death every day is a tough job for any man

But his hours are flexible,

And he's got a great dental plan

By the way, if you walked in late

Allow me to reiterate

The name of this movie is Spy Hard!

They call it Spy Hard!

You're watching Spy Hard!

It's the theme from Spy Haaaaard!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
spy /spaɪ/ A2	verb - to secretly watch or gather information about someone or something noun - a person who secretly collects information
intrigue /ɪnˈtriːɡ/ B2	noun - a secret plot or scheme
thrill /θrɪl/ A2	noun - a feeling of excitement or pleasure
kill /kɪl/ A1	verb - to cause the death of someone or something
danger /ˈdeɪnʒər/ A1	noun - the possibility of harm or injury
suave /swɑːv/ B1	adjective - charming, confident, and elegant
discreet /dɪˈskriːt/ B2	adjective - careful and prudent, especially in keeping secrets
lurk /lɜːrk/ B1	verb - to wait in a hidden place to attack or surprise someone
fair /feər/ A1	adjective - just and reasonable
flexible /ˈfleksəbəl/ A2	adjective - able to change or adapt easily
reiterated /ˌriːɪˈtɛrətɪd/ C1	verb - to repeat something for emphasis or clarity