The "classic" lineup of Jefferson Airplane, from October 1966 to February 1970, was Marty Balin (vocals), Paul Kantner (guitar, vocals), Grace Slick (vocals), Jorma Kaukonen (lead guitar, vocals), Jack Casady (bass), and Spencer Dryden (drums). Marty Balin left the band in 1971. After 1972, Jefferson Airplane effectively split into two groups. Kaukonen and Casady moved on full time to their own band, Hot Tuna. Slick, Kantner, and the remaining members of Jefferson Airplane recruited new members and regrouped as Jefferson Starship in 1974, with Marty Balin eventually joining them. Jefferson Airplane was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 and was presented with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.
Spencer Dryden died on January 11, 2005.
Both Signe Anderson and Paul Kantner died on January 28, 2016.
Marty Balin died on September 27, 2018
It's No Secret
Jefferson Airplane Lyrics
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It's no secret, when I tell you what I'm gonna do
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
It's no secret, everybody knows how I feel
It's no secret, when I say my love is real
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
It's no secret, 'cause my heart is chained and bound
I love you, yes I love you, yeah
It's no secret, everybody knows how I feel
As I get older the years they get heavy for you
Oh is it any wonder why I feel that my whole life is through
Yeah, when I stop feeling how strong my love is for you
Oh, know I'll be empty wanting your love like I do
It's no secret, no, when you got me jumping up and down
It's no secret, 'cause my heart is chained and bound
I love you, yes I love you, yeah
It's no secret, no, everybody knows how I feel
It's no secret, no, everybody knows how I feel, yeah
It's no secret, yeah
"It's No Secret" by Jefferson Airplane is a love song that talks about the strong and unreserved feelings of the singer for someone they love. The song starts with a declaration of the strength of the singer's love, stating that it's no secret how strong their love is for the person they're addressing. The singer then goes ahead to disclose that they will do whatever it takes to show their love and affection for the same person. The repetition of the line "Cause I love you, yes I love you" emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that the singer's love is not a secret, as everyone knows how they feel, and there's no fear or hesitation in expressing that love. The second verse, however, takes a different turn, expressing concern that as the singer gets older, they may not be able to express their love as strongly as they can. The fear of losing their love for the person they cherish so much is evident as they claim that they will feel "empty wanting your love like I do."
The song portrays a deep-seated love that cannot be hidden, and a fear of losing that love. It captures the vulnerability and honesty that come with deep feelings of love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
It's no secret, how strong my love is for you
I am not hiding my immense and intense affection for you
It's no secret, when I tell you what I'm gonna do
I am transparent about my plans and intentions towards you
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
I am reiterating my love for you and emphasizing its significance
It's no secret, everybody knows how I feel
My feelings for you are evident and known by everyone
It's no secret, when I say my love is real
My love is genuine and not fabricated
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
I am again expressing my deep love for you
It's no secret, when you got me jumping up and down
Your presence and actions cause me excitement and happiness
It's no secret, 'cause my heart is chained and bound
My heart is captivated and devoted solely to you
I love you, yes I love you, yeah
My love for you is unwavering and resolute
It's no secret, everybody knows how I feel
My emotions towards you are widely known and indisputable
As I get older the years they get heavy for you
As I age, the burden of my devotion to you increases
Oh is it any wonder why I feel that my whole life is through
It is not surprising that I fear my life may lose meaning without you
Yeah, when I stop feeling how strong my love is for you
If my love for you fades, I would feel incomplete
Oh, know I'll be empty wanting your love like I do
Without your love, I will feel a significant vacuum in my life
It's no secret, no, when you got me jumping up and down
My excitement in your presence is not a hidden fact
It's no secret, 'cause my heart is chained and bound
I am loyally bound and attached to you
I love you, yes I love you, yeah
My adoration for you is eternal and unwavering
It's no secret, no, everybody knows how I feel
My feelings for you are known and visible to all
It's no secret, no, everybody knows how I feel, yeah
My love for you is common knowledge and familiar to everyone
It's no secret, yeah
It is established and acknowledged that my love for you exists
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTY BALIN
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johnny zell
It's no secret
how strong my love is for you
It's no secret
when I tell you what I'm gonna do
'cause I love you, yes I love you
It's no secret
everybody knows how I feel
It's no secret
when I say my love is real
'cause I love you, yes I love you
It's no secret
when you got me jumping up and down
It's no secret
'cause my heart is chained and bound
I love you, yes I love you, Yearh
It's no secret
everybody knows how I feel
As I get older
the year sake get's heavy for you
wow
It isn't any young girl
I feel like my whole life is through
yearh, when I stop feeling how strong my love is for you
wow
I know I'll be empty watching your love like I do
It's no secret (no)
when you got me jumping up and down
It's no secret
'cause my heart is chained and bound
I love you, yes I love you, Yearh
It's no secret
everybody knows how I feel
It's no secret
everybody knows how I feel
It's no secret
Bekir Akce
It's no secret, how strong my love is for you
It's no secret, when I tell you what I'm gonna do
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
It's no secret, everybody knows how I feel
It's no secret, when I say my love is real
'Cause I love you, yes I love you
It's no secret, when you got me jumping up and down
It's no secret, 'cause my heart is chained and bound
I love you, yes I love you, yeah
It's no secret, everybody knows how I feel
As I get older the years they get heavy for you
Oh is it any wonder why I feel that my whole life is through
Yeah, when I stop feeling how strong my love is for you
Oh, know I'll be empty wanting your love like I do
It's no secret, no, when you got me jumping up and down
It's no secret, 'cause my heart is chained and bound
I love you, yes I love you, yeah
It's no secret, no, everybody knows how I feel
It's no secret, no, everybody knows how I feel, yeah
It's no secret, yeah
Zelomeister
There's something so beautiful about Marty's voice. It's an out and out crime that he isn't mentioned as often as he should be for having one of rock's greatest voices!
Amanda Wilcox
@bengalgangster Grace was still with her ex's band, The Great Society. Signe went home, and Grace stepped in between the wrap-up of JATO and SP.
bengalgangster
@Vince Edwards yah they did, tho grace not in the band here.
Kristaria Bixon
Love the definite sound, no static like some junk, 60s rule
Gordon Landreth
Very true , this song was the first big hit for the Jefferson Airplane and showcased Marty Balin's great voice .
Vince Edwards
Works so well with Grace's voice.
Lee Henderson
Marty Balin has written some of the greatest love songs for this group. And his voice is spectacular. I love this song. Thanks Marty, I have great memories of your songs and this group during the infamous 60s. It doesn't get better than this.
Jucebal
@Lee Henderson oh Lee thats great! I can't imagine all good times you must lived on those years
Lee Henderson
@Jucebal - i'm 69.
Jucebal
awesome, how old are you Lee?