Flearoy makes records like they used to be made -- with real people playing real instruments at the height of their ability. Since its inception in 2008, Flearoy has claimed second place at the 2010 SongCircle competition, played at New York’s Public Assembly, City Winery, Bowery Poetry Club, Spike Hill, and The Bitter End, the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Vendy Awards, NYU’s 2009 & 2011 Remmy Awards, as well as a series of packed parties in Brooklyn and at Wesleyan University and Vassar College. They have recorded tracks for legendary country songwriter Rodney Crowell, garnered kind words and support from producers Bob Power (Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest), Tony Visconti (David Bowie), Nick Sansano (Sonic Youth, Galactic), and John Leventhal (Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin), and were described by renowned record producer/neuroscientist Dan Levitin as his "favorite new band since Arcade Fire."
Members:
Jon Seale (vocals)
Dan Knobler (fender telecaster/national resonator)
Matt Porter (organ/wurlitzer/assorted keyboards)
Zack Rosen (electric fretless bass/upright bass)
Jason Burger (drums/cajon/auxiliary percussion)
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Flearoy Lyrics
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You got a dance that you can't control
And we try so hard to keep our cool
Cause we got a secret no one knows,
We got a secret no one knows.
Cartoon heart on a sticky note,
Thunderstorm when you wear my clothes,
Strangers laugh but we don't mind (?)
We got a secret no one knows
A secret, a secret no one knows
A secret, a secret no one knows
Mmmmm
You tell me things you'll never say
And got a side that I hardly show
As time goes by the feeling grows
Cause we got a secret no one knows
We got a secret no one knows
A secret, a secret no one knows
A secret, a secret no one knows
Ooooo
A secret, a secret no one knows
Ooooo
A secret, a secret no one knows
Oooo, a secret, a secret no one knows
A secret, a secret no one knows
A secret, a secret no one knows
A secret, a secret no one knows
I got a smile that I can't undo
You got a dance that you can't control
And we try so hard to keep our cool
Cause we got a secret no one knows
We got a secret no one knows
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The lyrics of Flearoy's song "Secret" explore the idea of a relationship that is not meant to be revealed to the world. The opening lines, "I got a smile that I can't undo, You got a dance that you can't control," suggest that the two people involved are drawn to each other uncontrollably, despite any obstacles in their way. This intense attraction is further highlighted in the lines "You tell me things you'll never say, And got a side that I hardly show, As time goes by the feeling grows."
The chorus of the song, "Cause we got a secret no one knows, A secret, a secret no one knows," emphasizes the clandestine nature of the relationship. The use of the word "secret" throughout the song suggests a sense of excitement and danger, as the couple revels in the knowledge that their love is something special and forbidden. The various images in the lyrics, such as the "cartoon heart on a sticky note" and the "thunderstorm when you wear my clothes," further contribute to the sense of intimacy and shared secrets between the two people involved.
Overall, "Secret" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the intense emotions of a love that must remain hidden from the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a smile that I can't undo
I am genuinely happy with you in my life, and my smile never fades away because of this happiness.
You got a dance that you can't control
You have a dance that you can't resist to perform whenever we're together, which shows your affection for me.
And we try so hard to keep our cool
We make a conscious effort to not let our emotions overpower us and maintain our composure even though the bond we share is intimate.
Cause we got a secret no one knows,
Our relationship is private, and we don't want to disclose it to the world as it holds a special place in our hearts and only we know how much we mean to each other.
Cartoon heart on a sticky note,
The heart on the note depicts our childish love that we express in the unfussiest way possible.
Thunderstorm when you wear my clothes,
Your charm is such that you create a thunderstorm in my heart whenever you wear my clothes because I feel possessive about you.
Strangers laugh but we don't mind (?)
We don't pay attention to the people who laugh or judge us because we know our bond is special and different from the others.
You tell me things you'll never say
You open up to me and share your deepest secrets that you would never share with anyone else, which showcases the trust we have in each other.
And got a side that I hardly show
There is a part of me that hardly shows to others but in front of you, I am free to be myself and show you what I hide from the rest of the world.
As time goes by the feeling grows
Our feelings for each other tend to grow stronger as time passes.
A secret, a secret no one knows
Our relationship remains a secret to the world no matter how much we grow together, and this special bond will always be just between us.
Ooooo
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Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.