"Armed with a banjo (that at times comes across more like a harp), a full, animated voice, instantly memorable lyrics and simply excellent songwriting, Alexa Woodward does it well. Each of Alexa’s songs is structured and unfolds as if spirited by an old soul, like a lost undiscovered classic. Her voice is commanding and present, colored by moderate vibrato, but maintaining the necessary clarity for imagery-heavy lyrical narratives to shine.
Hers are the kind of cliché-less, sensible and immediately relatable words that sound as good advice or a great story spoken by a friend. Don’t be surprised if Alexa Woodward opens for Neko Case sometime in the near future."
With a sound that has been likened to Iron and Wine, Rufus Wainright, and Gillian Welch, this banjo playing singer/songwriter received acclaim as a semifinalist in New York's largest songwriting contest, Jezebel Music's Williamsburg Live Songwriter Competition, and is revered for her performances in unconventional locations (most notably the Austin Texas sewer, where 300 brave underground attendees were politely evacuated through manholes by local police).
Secrets
Alexa Woodward Lyrics
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in melting snow
hid inside,
making fire and tea
I met you when I was wandering
it's been many worlds since then
though my secrets are wild and deep
and my mind races while I sleep
in you.
And though my secrets are wild and deep
and my mind races while I sleep
I will plant my hunger here
in you...
In you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you...
In you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
In you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you...
The lyrics to the song “Secrets” by Alexa Woodward speaks about the intimate moment between two people who found each other and take refuge in a warm shelter from the harsh cold outside. The melting snow symbolizes the end of the winter and the coming of the new season. They were able to make fire and tea, which also indicate a sense of comfort and warmth. The persona then reflects on how she met this person when she was wandering, which may be interpreted both literally and metaphorically. It is unclear whether she was actually lost when she met the person, or if she was wandering in life and found this person along the way. However, what's clear is that a lot has happened since then as she mentions “it's been many worlds since then.”
As the song progresses, it becomes clearer that the persona has some deep secrets which haunt her even in her sleep. But despite her wild and deep secrets, she feels comfortable enough to plant her hunger in this person. This could mean that she has found comfort, solace, and maybe even love in this person.
The repetition of the phrase “in you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you…” at the end of the song is an emphasis on the person that she finds comfort and security within. It's almost like she is cementing her relationship with that person.
Line by Line Meaning
Today we walked
We walked today.
in melting snow
The snow was melting while we walked.
hid inside,
We hid inside for some time.
making fire and tea
While being inside, we made some fire and tea.
I met you when I was wandering
We met during one of my wanderings.
it's been many worlds since then
A long time has passed since we met.
though my secrets are wild and deep
Even though I have deep and wild secrets.
and my mind races while I sleep
My mind is restless even when I sleep.
I will plant my hunger here
I will satisfy my hunger and desires with you.
in you.
You are where I will find fulfillment.
And though my secrets are wild and deep
Despite my secrets being intense and difficult to share.
and my mind races while I sleep
Even as I sleep, my mind is active and anxious.
I will plant my hunger here
I will seek to satisfy myself with you.
in you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you...
You are the one I want.
In you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you.
I choose you.
In you, you, you, you, you, you, you, you...
You are where I want to be.
Contributed by Leo C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.