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Your Secret
Deborah Gibson Lyrics
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No I'm not gonna
Cause I don't want to
Be your secret
No I don't want to
'Cause I'm not gonna
No I don't want to
Be your secret
Just another night of loneliness
Just a night of me
Just another dream
Tell me what are we without openness
Cause she's been getting more
And I've been getting less of you build my world
Now you're tearing it down
And I'm only one girl
Won't you please come around
Cause you're here in my heart
And you're here in my head
And she's taken my pride
And my side of the bed
I don't want to be your secret
I'm not gonna kiss
If you're not gonna kiss and tell
You got me if you want to keep it
Can't keep me from the world
Can't keep me to yourself
No I'm not gonna be your secret
I am only getting half a man
If she only knew
I'd get all of you
There's a purpose behind every plan
It's written in the stars
This little thing of ours
And she is holding your heart
While I'm holding your hand
And I want so much more
Darling, please understand
That you're here in my dreams
Every night when I sleep
Just give me one dream that I can keep
I don't want to be your secret
I'm not gonna kiss
If you're not gonna kiss and tell
You got me if you want to keep it
Can't keep me from the world
Can't keep me to yourself
No I'm not gonna be your secret
Oh
Oh
Let it out, let it out to the world I'm your girl, boy
I don't want to be your secret
I'm not gonna kiss
If you're not gonna kiss and tell
You got me if you want to keep it
Can't keep me from the world
Can't keep me to yourself
No I'm not gonna be your secret
You built my world
Now you're tearing it down
And I'm only one girl
Won't you please come around
Cause you're here in my heart
and you're here in my head
and she's taken our time and my side of the bed
I don't want to be your secret
I'm not gonna kiss
If you're not gonna kiss and tell
You got me if you want to keep it
Can't keep me from the world
Can't keep me to yourself
No I'm not gonna be your secret
I don't want to
No I'm not gonna
Cause I don't want to
Be your secret
No I don't want to
Cause I'm not gonna
No I don't want to
Be your secret
I'm not gonna be your
I don't want to be your secret
I'm not gonna kiss
If you're not gonna kiss and tell
You got me if you want to keep it
Can't keep me from the world
Can't keep me to yourself
No I'm not gonna be your secret
The lyrics of this song express the frustration of a woman who is tired of being a secret in her lover's life. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't want to be your secret," emphasizing the woman's desire to be openly loved and accepted by her partner. The verses of the song paint a picture of a relationship built on secrecy and lies, where the woman is not getting the attention and commitment she deserves. She even hints that the man is only giving her half of himself, because his heart is already taken by someone else.
The lyrics also explore the theme of jealousy, as the woman compares herself to the other woman who is already in the man's life. She feels that the other woman is getting more of his love and attention, leaving her with nothing but loneliness and dreams. The song ends with a plea for the man to come around and give her the love and respect she deserves.
Overall, "Your Secret" is a powerful song that speaks to anyone who has been in a relationship where they felt like a secret or weren't getting the love they deserved. It is an emotionally charged ballad that showcases Deborah Gibson's vocal range and talent as a songwriter.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to
I refuse to do what you are asking
No I'm not gonna
I will not comply
Cause I don't want to
I have made up my mind and I do not want to do it
Be your secret
I do not want to be kept hidden from others
Just another night of loneliness
I am feeling lonely again
Just a night of me
I am alone without you
Just another dream
It is just a dream that we will be together openly
Tell me what are we without openness
Our relationship cannot exist without openness
Cause she's been getting more
The other person in your life is getting all of you
And I've been getting less of you build my world
I am getting less of you when you were the one who built my world
Now you're tearing it down
You are destroying what we had together
And I'm only one girl
I am just one person, but you have two competing for your attention
Won't you please come around
Please come back to me and be with me openly
Cause you're here in my heart
I still have feelings for you
And you're here in my head
You are always on my mind
And she's taken my pride
The other person has taken away my self-worth
And my side of the bed
She gets to be with you physically while I am left alone
I'm not gonna be your
I refuse to be
Oh
Expression of emotion
Let it out, let it out to the world I'm your girl, boy
Let the world know that I am your girl and you should be proud of that
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEBORAH ANN GIBSON, JERRY J. SHARELL
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