Secret Love
Ervinna and Charlie & His Boys Lyrics

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I know a little something
I didn't know before
And now that I have it
I've got to have more

It's a recipe for madness
A kiss from Lady Luck
A physical reaction

From a black magic touch

It came one night and never made a sound
I'm under a spell and somehow

I got the secret of love
And I can't get enough
Feels like I'm hypnotised by Cupid above to know the secret of love
And I can't get enough

I'd seen men and kings
Do most terrible things
For the one they admire
In the name of desire

But I still could not believe
That someone like me
Could be left mystified
Bewitched by a smile

It came one night and never made a sound
I'm under a spell and somehow

I got the secret of love
And I can't get enough
Feels like I'm hypnotised by Cupid above to know the secret of love
And I can't get enough
Now it's true the observer cannot understand
What lives in the heart of the one it commands
Take my advise let it take you by surprise
And you'll never feel more alive

I'd looked at equations and the science of life
But no book could tell me what I needed to find

It's written in the stars, it's in the hands of fate
It's mystic engineering, that builds us this way

Now all of the answers to my design
Are suddenly clear now that I

I got the secret of love
And I can't get enough

Feels like I'm hypnotised by Cupid above to know the secret of love
And I can't get enough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ervinna and Charlie & His Boys' song "Secret Love" explore the experience of discovering a newfound passion and desire. The singer begins by acknowledging that they have learned something new that they were previously unaware of, and now they are consumed by the desire to have more of it. This new knowledge is described as a recipe for madness and a result of a touch of black magic, emphasizing the intense and almost intoxicating nature of this love.

The singer reflects on witnessing people, even powerful individuals like men and kings, commit terrible acts in the name of desire. But they themselves couldn't believe that someone like them could also be captivated and enchanted by a smile. This love that has taken hold of them came suddenly and without warning, leaving them under a spell and craving more.

The lyrics suggest that love is a secret, something that can't be fully understood by an observer. It resides within the heart of the one who feels it and commands their actions. The singer advises the listener to let love take them by surprise, as it can make them feel more alive than ever before. They had searched for answers in equations and science, but it was only through experiencing this love that they found clarity and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

I know a little something
I have gained some knowledge or understanding

I didn't know before
That was previously unknown to me

And now that I have it
Having obtained this knowledge or understanding

I've got to have more
I feel a strong desire to acquire additional knowledge or understanding

It's a recipe for madness
This situation or experience can lead to uncontrollable or irrational behavior

A kiss from Lady Luck
A fortunate or serendipitous event

A physical reaction
A bodily response

From a black magic touch
Caused by a supernatural or mysterious influence

It came one night and never made a sound
This knowledge or understanding appeared suddenly and silently

I'm under a spell and somehow
I am enchanted or captivated in some way

I got the secret of love
I have discovered the hidden knowledge or essence of love

And I can't get enough
I have a strong desire for more

Feels like I'm hypnotized by Cupid above to know the secret of love
I feel as though I am under a spell or enchantment by a divine force in order to understand the secret of love

I'd seen men and kings
I have observed people of various status and power

Do most terrible things
Engage in horrendous or extreme actions

For the one they admire
Because of their strong affection or admiration

In the name of desire
Motivated by passion or longing

But I still could not believe
Despite witnessing such actions, I remained skeptical

That someone like me
An individual similar to myself

Could be left mystified
Could feel puzzled or bewildered

Bewitched by a smile
Enchanted or charmed by a simple facial expression

Now it's true the observer cannot understand
Indeed, an outside observer cannot comprehend or grasp

What lives in the heart of the one it commands
The deep emotions or feelings that reside within the person it governs

Take my advice let it take you by surprise
I suggest allowing yourself to be pleasantly surprised

And you'll never feel more alive
And you will experience a heightened sense of being or vitality

I'd looked at equations and the science of life
I had examined mathematical formulas and the study of living organisms

But no book could tell me what I needed to find
However, no written material could provide the specific information or knowledge I was seeking

It's written in the stars, it's in the hands of fate
It is predetermined or influenced by cosmic forces or destiny

It's mystic engineering, that builds us this way
It is a mystical or divine process that shapes our existence

Now all of the answers to my design
Now all the solutions to the questions about my purpose or intention

Are suddenly clear now that I
Have become evident or understandable now that I

I got the secret of love
I have obtained the hidden knowledge or essence of love

And I can't get enough
And I have an insatiable desire for more

Feels like I'm hypnotized by Cupid above to know the secret of love
I feel as though I am under a spell or enchantment by a divine force in order to understand the secret of love

And I can't get enough
And I have an insatiable desire for more

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Charlie Cooper

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