Do You Want To Know A Secret?
Billy J Kramer Lyrics
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You'll never know how much I really care
Listen do you want to know a secret
Do you promise not to tell woh woh woh closer
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to hear
I'm in love with you oo
I've known the secret for a week or two
Listen do you want to know a secret
Do you promise not to tell woh woh woh closer
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to hear
I'm in love with you oo
The song "Do You Want To Know A Secret?" is a love ballad with a simple premise - the singer has a secret love for someone and wants to share that love with them. The lyrics convey feelings of deep affection and a desire to finally reveal the truth. The repeated refrain "Listen, do you want to know a secret" sets up a sense of intimacy between the singer and the listener, and the promise not to tell creates an air of secrecy and trust. The verses describe the singer's love, with lines like "You'll never know how much I really love you" and "I've known the secret for a week or two." The song then builds to the chorus, where the singer finally confesses, "I'm in love with you."
Overall, the lyrics of "Do You Want To Know A Secret?" capture the nervous excitement and vulnerability of confessing love, while also conveying a sense of romance and sweetness.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll never know how much I really love you
I love you deeply, but you may not realize just how much.
You'll never know how much I really care
I care for you deeply, but you may not realize just how much.
Listen do you want to know a secret
I have a secret to tell you, are you interested in hearing it?
Do you promise not to tell woh woh woh closer
Can I trust you to keep this secret close to your heart? Promise me now.
Let me whisper in your ear
I want to tell you something private and intimate, let me share it discreetly.
Say the words you long to hear
Tell me what you want me to say, what words would bring you happiness?
I'm in love with you oo
The secret I must share - I love you deeply and completely!
I've known the secret for a week or two
I have been keeping the secret of my love for you for some time now.
Nobody knows just we two
You and I are the only ones who know the secret of our love for each other.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1963 {May 30th} "Do You Want To Know A Secret?" by Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on the United Kingdom's Official Top 50 Singles* chart, for the two weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for those two weeks was "From Me To You" by The Beatles...
Between 1963 and 1965 the group had six records on the U.K. Singles chart, five made the Top 10 with two* reaching #1, "Bad To Me" for three weeks in August of 1963 and "Little Children" for two weeks in March of 1964...
Besides their two #1 records, their three other Top 10 records were the above "Do You Want To Know A Secret", "I'll Keep You Satisfied" {#4 in 1963}, and "From A Window" {#10 in 1964}...
Plus their only record that didn't make the Top 10 was "Trains and Boats and Planes", it peaked at #12 in June of 1965...
Leader Billy J. Kramer, born William Howard Ashton, will celebrate his 77th birthday in three months on August 19th, 2020...
* And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the U.K. Singles' Top 10 on May 30th, 1963:
At #3. "Scarlett O'Hara-" by Jet Harris & Tony Meehan
#4. "Lucky Lips" by Cliff Richard & The Shadows
#5. "Can't Get Used To Losing You" by Andy Williams
#6. "Two Kinds Of Teardrops" by Del Shannon
#7. "When Will You Say I Love You" by Billy Fury
#8. "In Dreams" by Roy Orbison
#9. "Young Lovers" by Paul and Paula
#10. "Deck Of Cards" by Wink Martindale
@guruuDev
Wow, what a talented band. They cover The Beatles and do it beautifully in their own way -- totally works!
@jgates6645
They actually released this before the Beatles did.
@oltedders
@@jgates6645
Lennon McCartney wrote their biggest hits.
@Rayruit
@@jgates6645No, the Beatles version was released on their debut album in March 1963.
Billy J version was released as a single in April 1963.
@yvonnewheeler6230
Amazing beautiful memories of my teenage years the sixties were the best simply the best .
Thank you for the wonderful music you have put together. 🤩
@golden.lights.twinkle2329
Great song. Great video. There was a time in the 1960s when this band was huge in the UK.
@southpawboxing4265
Timeless music. Just beautiful. Thanks for the upload.
@jimrackitts6859
You're welcome
@davidworsley9534
Love this song takes me back to 1963 the best decade for music!
@ravenhill_the_cryptic_of_1968
a perfect sound on this version, dating way back.. big thanks.