In 2007, Charlie Winston released his self produced debut album “Make Way” and shortly after embarked on tour with Peter Gabriel on European Summer tour.
Charlie also composed music for film (The Day I will Never Forget by Kim Longinotto), theatre (Almeida Theatre, Nottinghill Gate Theatre), dance (Sadler's Wells, Ballet Rambert) and has often appeared in various TV (Top Of The Pops, Good Morning TV, CD UK) and radio shows (The Steve Merchant Show on BBC 6Music, Spanish Radio 3 with Julio Ruiz, BBC Radio with Stephen Foster).
In Charlie Winston's band, the Oxymorons, harmonica plays devil's advocate within moods, from dirty blues riffs to ethereal angelic cries, meanwhile bass, drums and guitar lay the ground rules, only to be broken. To add to it the Extramorons brass quartet puff their way to a sound that’s carnivalesque. There is an overriding positivity throughout every performance that leaves the audience wanting to dance, laugh and cry all in the same breath.
Website: www.charliewinston.com
Secret Girl
Charlie Winston Lyrics
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I could say they rang no bells,
But there are just some things I cannot tell.
And the air it seems much cleaner,
In these streets where my feet dwell.
She crept into my pocket and whispered softly, 'do not tell'.
We're riding magic carpets out on high.
Mirror, mirror where the gods all laugh and cry.
Well I made a space to see her and into my path she fell.
But where she came from, that, I cannot tell.
I was waiting, complicating, but something's changed my world.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
The time will tell,
The time's no friend of mine.
He's always taking measurements for The moments once alive.
And she shows up, with her rosy cheeks and pushes harm aside.
And it's healing, to be feeling,
That something's changed my world.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
The opening lyrics of Charlie Winston's "Secret Girl" indicate the singer's reluctance to reveal or discuss certain aspects of his feelings. He could say that there were no "fireworks", or no ringing of "bells", but there are simply some things he cannot articulate to others. This may be a nod to the difficulty of putting complex emotions into words or the pressure to conceal certain inner thoughts in a public space.
However, the song soon shifts into a dreamlike and hopeful tone. The air feels "cleaner" and "she" creeps into his pocket, asking him not to share their secret. Here, the use of gender-neutral pronouns to describe the object of the singer's affection suggests an openness to exploring non-binary identities and breaking down conventional gender roles. The chorus further emphasizes how the singer's world has been changed by this person whose identity remains undisclosed. The time that used to always take measurements for once-alive moments is suddenly much less daunting, and the singer seems to feel a sense of healing from this newfound love.
Overall, the song explores the uncertainty of love and the tendency to keep certain experiences and emotions private. There is a sense of exhilaration and discovery in the way its lyrics describe falling in love with someone mysterious and undefined.
Line by Line Meaning
I could tell you there's no fireworks,
I could pretend that nothing is happening,
I could say they rang no bells,
I could tell you there is no announcement,
But there are just some things I cannot tell.
But some secrets will remain hidden.
And the air it seems much cleaner,
The environment feels fresher,
In these streets where my feet dwell.
In the streets where I walk.
She crept into my pocket and whispered softly, 'do not tell'.
She whispered something she wants to keep secret.
For I was colliding,
I was heading for a collision,
We're riding magic carpets out on high.
We're experiencing something magical.
Mirror, mirror where the gods all laugh and cry.
Experiencing a magical moment where emotions come to life.
Well I made a space to see her and into my path she fell.
I cleared a space to meet her, and she came to me out of nowhere.
But where she came from, that, I cannot tell.
But I don't know where she came from or what brought her to me.
I was waiting, complicating, but something's changed my world.
I was waiting and overthinking, but something transformed my world.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
I'm in love with someone who keeps secrets.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
I'm in love with someone who keeps secrets.
I'm in love with a secret girl.
I'm in love with someone who keeps secrets.
The time will tell,
Only time will reveal the truth,
The time's no friend of mine.
Time is not on my side,
He's always taking measurements for The moments once alive.
It always reminds me of what has passed and cannot be brought back.
And she shows up, with her rosy cheeks and pushes harm aside.
She appears with her cheerful appearance, and distracts me from worries.
And it's healing, to be feeling, That something's changed my world.
It is therapeutic to experience something new and transformative.
Writer(s): Charlie Winston
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Santos
So nice to hear your songs! They always make me travel into paradise 😊
Saf
I love your music videos ! you are one of a kind
devikarawr
His voice is Perfect.
Alice Munro
just 3:13- and still better than some love movies with a length from 2 hours
Sobangja
Can't wait for the next album.
Sam
So underrated !
Cómo lo Hacen
Lullaby for Pi brought me here:)
Acabo de ver lullaby for pi y tu cancion me llego, buen soundtrack:D
17elec
great song!
Landry Romain
Great Song Great Singer, Great Movie.. Great actor ?
Jojo Demonnom
3'14" de bonheur. Merci