Secret Love
05 - Joan Jett And The Blackhearts Lyrics
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That lived within the heart of me
All too soon my secret love,
Became impatient to be free
So I told a friendly star,
The way that dreamers often do
Just how wonderful you are,
Now, I shout it from the highest hills
Even told the golden daffodils
At last my hearts an open door,
And my secret love's
No secret anymore.
"Secret Love" by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts, written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster, depicts the feeling of having a secret love that one cherishes within the depths of their heart but eventually, the person cannot conceal their feelings anymore and decides to express their love. The song essentially narrates the internal struggle of keeping feelings hidden and the decision to finally come forth about it. The lyrics describe a love that is so strong and intense that it becomes impossible for the singer to withhold it any longer. The singer tells a "friendly star" how wonderful their love is and confesses their passion for this special someone.
The song's chorus talks about the singer's newfound courage after expressing their feelings to their beloved. It describes how the singer is now open to the world about their love, ready to shout it from the highest hills and confide in even the golden daffodils, signifying that the world may now know about their secret love. The lyrics indicate that the singer is enormously relieved to reveal the love that they have been keeping hidden for so long and that they are no longer burdened with the immense weight on their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a secret love,
There was a time when I had a hidden love.
That lived within the heart of me
The love was concealed deep inside my heart.
All too soon my secret love,
Unfortunately, my unspoken love didn't stay a secret for long.
Became impatient to be free
The love started to crave expression and wanted to be revealed.
So I told a friendly star,
I confided in a star that was friendly to my cause.
The way that dreamers often do
Like many dreamers, I chose to share my dreams with an inanimate object.
Just how wonderful you are,
I praised how amazing and exceptional they were.
And why I'm so in love with you
I expressed the reasons behind my intense feelings for them.
Now, I shout it from the highest hills
Currently, I celebrate my love vocally and openly to everyone.
Even told the golden daffodils
I also shared my love with flowers, as they seemed to be good listeners.
At last my hearts an open door,
Finally, my heart is fully open and accessible, free from any secrets.
And my secret love's
The love that was once hidden beneath the surface
No secret anymore.
Is no longer a secret and is out in the open for all to see.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER, SAMMY FAIN
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