Secret Love
Harvey and the Moonglows 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 hill
Even told the golden daffodils
At last my heart's an open door
My secret love's no secret anymore
Now I shout it from the highest hills
Even told the golden daffodils
At last my heart's an open door
My secret love's no secret anymore
The first verse of Harvey and the Moonglows' "Secret Love" introduces us to the concept of a secret love. The singer of the song reveals that at one time, they harbored a love that was hidden from everyone else, residing only in their own heart. However, this secret love of theirs was not content to remain hidden forever, and began to demand freedom from its clandestine existence.
This is when the singer decides to confide in a "friendly star", revealing to it how wonderful their secret love is and why they are so in love with them. The use of a friendly star as a confidante further emphasizes how solitary this love was, with the singer relying on an inanimate object for emotional support.
The chorus is where the singer declares that their secret love is no longer a secret. They now "shout it from the highest hill", telling even the "golden daffodils" about their love. This is a powerful statement of the singer's newfound liberation, as they are no longer bound by the weight of their secret love. They can now revel in their love freely and honestly.
Interestingly, the song was originally written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster for the 1953 film "Calamity Jane", where it was sung by Doris Day. It was later covered by several artists, including Harvey and the Moonglows, who released their version in 1959.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a secret love
There was a time when I loved someone secretly
That lived within the heart of me
This love was deep inside me, hidden from the world
All too soon my secret love
Unfortunately, this secret love couldn't be kept forever
Became impatient to be free
It wanted to be free and no longer hidden away
So I told a friendly star
I confided in a star, as one often does in dreams
The way that dreamers often do
Just as typical dreamers would do
Just how wonderful you are
I explained how amazing this person is
And why I'm so in love with you
I expressed my reasons for being deeply in love with them
Now I shout it from the highest hill
I now proclaim my love loudly and boldly, for all to hear
Even told the golden daffodils
I even shared it with nature, conveying how it's such a big part of me
At last my heart's an open door
Finally, I'm willing to let others see and feel what I've been hiding
My secret love's no secret anymore
This love is no longer a secret and can finally be embraced openly
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALICE PEACOCK
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