In 1994 he founded Brad Mehldau Trio, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Jorge Rossy; in 2005, Jeff Ballard replaced Rossy. Brad Mehldau started playing piano at the age of six, and has released more than ten albums.
Secret Love
Brad Mehldau 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.
The lyrics to Brad Mehldau's song "Secret Love" explore the theme of love that is hidden and eventually exposed. The song starts with the admission of a secret love that the singer has been harboring inside themselves for some time. This kind of love is often kept to oneself for fear of rejection, but as the song progresses, the singer's love becomes too strong to hide.
The second stanza reveals that the singer has confided in a friendly star about their love for the other person. By telling the star about their feelings, the singer is expressing a universal truth about the way that people often share their deepest desires and secrets with inanimate objects like the stars. The singer also explains how wonderful their love interest is and why they are in love with them.
Finally, the third stanza shows how the singer's secret love is no longer a secret, and they have proclaimed it to the world. They shout it from the highest hills and even tell the golden daffodils, symbolizing nature's understanding and acceptance of their love. The singer expresses relief in being able to freely express their love without fear of rejection or judgment.
Overall, the lyrics to "Secret Love" reveal the power of love to overcome fear and the importance of being true to oneself and one's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a secret love,
There was a time when I had a love that I kept hidden from the world
That lived within the heart of me
This love was my deepest and most private feelings, kept to myself
All too soon my secret love,
However, it did not remain hidden for long
Became impatient to be free
It was restless, and I could not keep it hidden any longer
So I told a friendly star,
I confided in the stars, the way that dreamers often do
The way that dreamers often do
I had a romantic and fanciful way of expressing myself
Just how wonderful you are,
I revealed to the universe how truly amazing my love was
And why I'm so in love with you
I explained what it was about you that made me fall in love
Now, I shout it from the highest hills
Now, I am not afraid to express my feelings loudly and boldly
Even told the golden daffodils
I have shared my love with nature and all those around me
At last my heart's an open door,
My heart is now open and vulnerable, exposed for all to see
And my secret love's no secret anymore.
My love is out in the open and known to all
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Francis Webster, Sammy Fain
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