Secret Love
Doris Day with Paul Weston & His Orchestra 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 heart's an open door
And my secret love's no secret anymore
Dear Doris Day,
The lyrics of Secret Love by Ray Heindorf and his Orchestra portrays the beautiful feeling of being in love with someone you can't openly express your feelings for. The song tells the story of a secret love that the singer kept hidden in the depths of their heart. However, the desire for freedom and to express the love soon overwhelmed them, and they confided in a "friendly star" about the person they hold so dear.
The melody of the song builds up as it progresses, and the singer eventually lets out a cry to the world about their secret love, shouting from the highest hills, and even confessing to the golden daffodils. The lyrics reveal that their heart is now an open door and the once-secret love is no longer a secret. The song exudes a sense of joy and liberation, as the singer is finally free to express their love.
In conclusion, Secret Love is a beautiful song that tells the story of a love that was initially kept secret but is now out in the open. It conveys the message that it's always worth taking the risk to open oneself up to love and that love is always more precious when shared openly.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a secret love
There was a time when I held a love deep in my heart that I did not share with anyone.
That lived within the heart of me
The love I cherished remained within me and was not expressed to anyone else.
All too soon my secret love
As time went on, keeping my love a secret became unbearable.
Became impatient to be free
My love felt trapped and anxious to be revealed to the person whom it was intended for.
So I told a friendly star
To release myself from this burden, I confided in a celestial body, hoping that it could help make my dreams come true.
The way that dreamers often do
Like most dreamers, I sought a respite in hope that what I deeply yearned for might turn out to be true.
Just how wonderful you are
I expressed the outstanding qualities and admirable traits I saw in the one I loved
And why I am so in love with you
I had an unbreakable bond with them, and I explained the reasons for my devotion and adoration.
Now I shout it from the highest hills
With my love unmasked and revealed, I freely express my feelings with pride as loudly as possible for the whole world to hear.
Even told the golden daffodils
I shared my love with nature itself in the hope that it will reflect and reciprocate the love that I felt.
At last my heart's an open door
Now my heart is no longer closed off; it has completely opened up.
And my secret love's no secret anymore
The love that I secretly harbored is not hidden anymore; it is out in the open for all to see
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE PORCARO, BOBBY KIMBALL, DAVID PAICH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
richard4677
Beautiful, never heard before, but being all my favorites from the past in one single song, Wow!.. Doris Day, Paul Weston and the Norman Luboff Choir, awesome!
luminair11
This song popped into my head today so looked it up and found it here, much to my delight! Great footwork and Doris Day sure had a great voice......and just what I need to see on wet & grey day here in Sydney Australia!
WILTALK
Our neighbor used to sing this song all the time. This song danced around in my head for years, but i didn't get the words right.
carol tenge
what a nice combination. Really enjoyed it!!
Michael Friedman
Lovely musical and tap dance performance !
William Cox
For those of us who grew up in the '50s and early '60s, if your family owned a television set, Mister Tap Toes was well known. It was regularly featured as the music for an early "Blue Screen" puppet act on the Captain Kangaroo show.
William Cox
@Autism Man I had help. Plus, I had a reason (Songwriter with material to share). My closest Millennial friend told me a few years back that: "once grandmas and grandpas began using Facebook, all the cool folks moved to other platforms. I hope Youtube doesn't go that way, but, kismet. <Sigh> It were ever thus.
Autism Man
So you’re telling me you are 70 years old and you know how to use YouTube? I ain’t buying it.
Michael Rain
My Uncle, Frank Miller, of the Easy Riders, was one of the 3 writers. I forgot the very Hawaiian steel guitar parts. Thanks for showing the best dancers for this “Hit Parade” top ten. Thanks for posting.
Liz Doyle
EXCELLENT VIDEO🌟🌟🌟⭐⭐
DORIS DAY AMAZING SINGER OH YEH 💖