Secret
George Perris Lyrics
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I retrace our steps for you
Every face in every direction
All that I see is you
If I can't feel your breath on my skin
I guess the wind will do
For a dream that we cannot share
You are the secret I won't tell
Like throwing a memory in a wishing well
We will always be there in time standing still
You are the secret I won't tell
Wish me well
The words we cannot not say
I whisper them for you
The love that we cannot not make
Oh I will sing for you
Though I can't fall into your eyes
Every reflection knows
It is there it is everywhere
Who gets to say how close
You are the secret I won't tell
Like throwing a memory in a wishing well
We will always be there in time standing still
You are the secret I won't tell
Wish me well
You are the secret I won't tell
Like throwing a memory in a wishing well
We will always be there in time standing still
You are the secret I won't tell
Wish me well
Wish me well
The lyrics of the song "Secret" by George Perris convey the feelings of missing someone deeply and having to keep the relationship hidden. The repetition of the phrase "You are the secret I won't tell" emphasizes the fact that the relationship is not open for the world to see. The singer re-traces the steps taken with the person, looking for traces of their presence, and finding them in every face and direction. The singer longs to feel the person's breath on their skin but makes do with the wind's caress. They speak the words they cannot say aloud and sing the love they cannot express physically. The lyrics express the desire to be near the loved one and the frustration of the inherent lack of intimacy in the relationship.
The song also reveals that though the relationship is secret, the feelings are genuine, and the singer wishes for a future where they can be open about their love. The phrase "We will always be there in time standing still" suggests that their bond is enduring, despite the challenges of the relationship's secrecy. The singer wishes for the best for the person, ending the song with the words, "Wish me well."
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Secret" express a bittersweet longing for a love that cannot be fully realized, while affirming the depth of the feelings shared.
Line by Line Meaning
You are not here with me
I am missing your presence and longing to have you by my side.
I retrace our steps for you
I am going back to the places we visited together, trying to find a piece of you there.
Every face in every direction
I am searching for you in every person I see and every direction I look towards.
All that I see is you
You are constantly on my mind, and every sight reminds me of you.
If I can't feel your breath on my skin
Not being able to physically feel your presence is a great loss to me.
I guess the wind will do
The only comfort I can find is in the wind, which brings with it a sense of your presence.
For a dream that we cannot share
Our dream of being together is unattainable, but I still hold on to it.
I paint the stars for you
I imagine the stars as being reminders of our connection, and I create a new world where we can be together.
You are the secret I won't tell
Despite other people's curiosity and prodding, I refuse to reveal our secret love.
Like throwing a memory in a wishing well
Our love is like a dream that we cannot have, and all we can do is toss it into the unknown depths of a wishing well.
We will always be there in time standing still
Our love will always exist, suspended in time, unchanging and ever-present.
Wish me well
I hope that you and I both continue to lead happy separate lives, while still holding on to the memory of our love.
The words we cannot not say
There are things we cannot say out loud, things that must remain unsaid.
I whisper them for you
Despite being unable to say them aloud, I still express my love for you in whispers and soft breaths.
The love that we cannot not make
Though we cannot physically love each other, our feelings for one another still exist and persist.
Oh I will sing for you
Music is my escape and my way of expressing the depth of my love for you.
Though I can't fall into your eyes
Even though I cannot physically be with you, I still long for a deeper connection with you.
Every reflection knows
I see a reflection of you in everything around me and every memory I have.
It is there it is everywhere
Our love is intangible, but it exists everywhere and in everything we do.
Who gets to say how close
The distance between us is subjective, and only we can decide how close our love truly is.
Writer(s): Eric Rosse, Adam Crossley, George Perris
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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