Lyrics
There's a man who leads a life of danger
The protagonist lives a risky life.
To everyone he meets he stays a stranger
He remains distant and unknown to others.
With every move he makes another chance he takes
Each action he takes brings another potential danger.
Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow
Chances of survival for him are slim.
Secret agent man, secret agent man
Referring to the protagonist as a secret agent.
They've given you a number and taken away your name
His identity is replaced by a number for secrecy.
Beware of pretty faces that you find
Warning about deceiving appearances.
A pretty face can hide an evil mind
Looks can conceal malevolent intentions.
Ah, be careful what you say
Cautioning against revealing too much.
Or you'll give yourself away
Speaking too freely might expose oneself.
Odds are you won't live to see tomorrow
Implying the risk of a short lifespan.
Secret agent man, secret agent man
Reiteration of the secret agent identity.
They've given you a number and taken away your name
Reiterating the replacement of identity by a number.
Secret agent man, secret agent man
Repeated emphasis on the secret agent persona.
They've given you a number and taken away your name
Repeated mention of losing personal identity.
Swingin' on the Riviera one day
Contrasting luxurious and dangerous settings.
And then layin' in the Bombay alley next day
Highlighting the drastic change in situations.
Oh no, you let the wrong word slip
Caution about unintended disclosures.
While kissing persuasive lips
Indicating the risk of revealing information while distracted.
The odds are you won't live to see tomorrow
Reiterating the slim chances of survival.
Secret agent man, secret agent man
Reiteration of the secret agent role.
They've given you a number and taken away your name
Emphasizing the replacement of identity by a number.
Secret agent man
Final reference to the secret agent identity.
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