Secret Love
Daniel O'Donnell And Mary Duff Lyrics

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Once I had a secret love,
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,

And why I'm so in love with you

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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Secret Love" by Daniel O'Donnell And Mary Duff tell a story of a person who had a secret love that they kept hidden inside. But eventually, that love became too intense to keep hidden and the person had to share it with someone, in this case a "friendly star." They told the star how wonderful their love was and why they were so in love. Finally, they couldn't contain their feelings any longer and declared their love for all to hear.

The song explores the idea of secrecy in love and the risks and rewards of hiding one's true feelings. It also celebrates the liberation that comes with finally opening up and sharing one's feelings openly. The lyrics are poignant and powerful and evoke a deep sense of longing and vulnerability that many people can relate to.

Overall, "Secret Love" is a beautiful ballad that speaks to the universal experience of love and the human desire for connection and intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

Once I had a secret love,
I used to have a love that I kept hidden from everyone

That lived within the heart of me
It was a feeling that was deep inside my heart

All too soon my secret love,
My hidden feelings didn't stay hidden for too long

Became impatient to be free
They were eager to be expressed and let out in the open

So I told a friendly star,
I confided in a star that I trusted

The way that dreamers often do
Just like many dreamers, I shared my deepest thoughts with it

Just how wonderful you are,
I expressed how amazing you are

And why I'm so in love with you
I revealed the reasons why I'm deeply in love with you

Now, I shout it from the highest hills
Now I proclaim my love for you for everyone to hear

Even told the golden daffodils
I even shared it with the flowers around me

At last my hearts an open door,
I am now open and honest about my feelings

And my secret love's
My hidden love is now

No secret anymore.
No longer hidden from others

Lyrics © Royalty Network, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Francis Webster, Sammy Fain

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