In Blue he was Tabloid Boy, or as he says, “the wild one who was always getting into trouble. I had about 10 girls selling their stories on me. I didn’t care, as long as they get a new pair of shoes out of it then why should I be upset.”
Adjusting to going it alone, Lee’s new solo material is soulful contemporary adult pop often dealing with emotionally intimate issues. The debut single Army of Lovers is a good example of the stripped-back sound of his first album. Having written some of Blue’s key material – one of Blue’s biggest International hits, “Breathe Easy”, was one of Lee’s contributions – songwriting is still a big a part of Lee’s focus. He continues to try and develop his writing, actively seeking out other people to help him learn his craft. “I’ve worked with a huge range of ranging from Mario’s producer Neo to up and coming British songwriters like Nigel Hoyle, who wrote Army Of Lovers,” says Lee.
Elton John has remained a close mentor to Ryan during his move to solo artist. Having learned of his solo ambitions, designers D&G have also signed Lee up as the one of their next generation of ambassadors for their brand.
Lee's early life did not provide the road straight to stardom. His mother brought him up alone in tough Chatham. “We had nothing. But because I was dyslexic and a wild kid she thought "I'll take him to drama school". She thought it would help me concentrate, and it actually helped me a lot. I got a lot of energy out of it. My mum worked her bollocks off.” Towards the end of his sojourns at various drama schools, including Italia Conti, the Bright Lights Academy and Sylvia Young, and with a diagnosis of dyslexia and ADD, one of the schools insisted he take the hyperactivity drug, Ritalin, to help him concentrate through his GCSEs. His mother looked into the drug, realised it was an amphetamine, and refused to let them put him on it...so Lee Ryan moved onto another drama school.
He now says his experiences growing up help him feel strong enough to avoid some of the pitfalls that are common to young artists. Growing up in a neighbourhood struggling against drug and crime problems mean that his good friend Elton John’s concerns about Doherty style drug problems are unlikely to beset Ryan.
Secret love
Lee Ryan Lyrics
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I wanna lose this place,
You look addictive
And it's I who will lose,
Falling for you.
So when I lose my grip,
Feels like I'm gonna slip,
I get the feeling like I'm dreaming
But that's not the truth.
I think it's time to go
Before I lose control with you,
With you girl.
How did you get the best of me?
Feels like you left me open, (Left me open)
I don't know what I'm gonna do,
Living without you.
Knowing you are my secret love.
And now I see I'm easing up,
Hooked on a dream, not giving up,
Living without you. (Without you)
I want a little taste, so look the other way.
Don't stick around 'cause you just might not like what you see,
I'm scared of the dark with sunlight, I need sunlight.
I think it's time to go before I lose control with you, with you.
How did you get the best of me?
Feels like you left me open, (Open)
I don't know what I'm gonna do, living without you.
Knowing you are my secret love. (My secret love)
And now I see I'm easing up,
Hooked on a dream, not giving up,
Living without you (Livin', yeah.)
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully.
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully.
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully.
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully. (Yeah)
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully.
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so...
How did you get the best of me? (How did you get)
Feels like you left me open, (Left me open)
I don't know what I'm gonna do, living without you. (Living without you)
Knowing you are my secret love. (My secret love)
And now I see I'm easing up, (My secret love)
Hooked on a dream, not giving up,
Living without you. (Living without you.)
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully.
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully.
The lyrics to Lee Ryan's song "Secret Love" tell the story of someone who is deeply infatuated with someone they shouldn't be. The singer wants to get away from their current situation and lose themselves in this person, but they also know that they will ultimately lose if they fall for them. The feelings are so strong that the singer feels like they're dreaming and they start to see this person as someone they know, even though that's not the truth. They also acknowledge that they should leave before things get out of control with this person.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the internal struggle that the singer is experiencing. They feel like this person has gotten the best of them and has left them open and vulnerable. They don't know what they'll do without this person, but they also know that this love is a secret that must be kept. Despite this, they can't help but feel like they're hooked on a dream and they're not giving up just yet.
Overall, "Secret Love" is a song about the turmoil and emotional storms of infatuation. It reveals the intensity of emotions one can feel in such circumstances, the desires that they have to keep a secret, and the struggles of balancing their feelings with the reality of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna get away,
I want to escape from this place.
I wanna lose this place,
I want to leave this place behind and start anew.
You look addictive
I find you irresistible and cannot resist you.
And it's I who will lose,
I am the one who will suffer the consequences of this infatuation.
Falling for you.
I am falling in love with you.
So when I lose my grip,
When I am losing control.
Feels like I'm gonna slip,
I feel like I am about to lose myself.
I get the feeling like I'm dreaming
I feel like I am in a dream, unable to grasp reality.
And I think that I know you,
I believe I know who you are, but the truth is unclear.
But that's not the truth.
The reality is not what I believed it to be.
I think it's time to go
It is time for me to leave this situation and move on.
Before I lose control with you,
Before I lose myself completely in my feelings for you.
With you girl.
In the context of being with you.
How did you get the best of me?
How did you manage to become so important to me?
Feels like you left me open, (Left me open)
I feel vulnerable and exposed because of you.
I don't know what I'm gonna do,
I do not know how to handle this situation.
Living without you.
Going on without having you in my life.
Knowing you are my secret love.
I have kept my feelings for you hidden from others.
And now I see I'm easing up,
I am starting to relax and let go of my feelings for you.
Hooked on a dream, not giving up,
I am addicted to the idea of being with you but am trying not to give in to it.
Livin', yeah, livin' without you.
Going on with my life despite not having you in it.
I want a little taste, so look the other way.
I want to indulge in my feelings for you without anyone knowing.
Don't stick around 'cause you just might not like what you see,
I do not want you to witness what I am about to do, as it may not be attractive.
I'm scared of the dark with sunlight, I need sunlight.
I am afraid of losing you and need reassurance and comfort to feel secure.
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I am in love with you, and I believe you reciprocate my feelings.
I need you high, but you leave me love so painfully.
I crave your attention and affection, but your love causes me pain.
I am in love with you, you are in love with me,
I am convinced that you love me just as strongly as I love you.
How did you get the best of me? (How did you get)
How did you manage to capture my heart so fully?
Feels like you left me open, (Left me open)
Your love has left me feeling exposed and vulnerable.
I don't know what I'm gonna do, living without you. (Living without you)
I am not sure how to go on without you by my side.
Knowing you are my secret love. (My secret love)
I have hidden my feelings for you from others and kept them to myself.
And now I see I'm easing up, (My secret love)
I am starting to let go of my secret feelings for you.
Hooked on a dream, not giving up,
I am still clinging to the hope that we might be together someday.
Living without you. (Living without you.)
Trying to move forward and live my life despite my feelings for you.
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Srini
Lee Ryan has got to be the most underrated singer ever. He is so blessed to have this incredible voice.
Sergio Aliu
Lee Ryan is a spectacular singer and a very beautiful voice. I hope one day I will come to sing in Spain
Gemma Harrop
Love this song by Lee Ryan best fit singer ever.
Sara Sara
I was watching this song since 9 years on mtv so awsome ❤
Marcela Castro
PERFECT LEE!!!!!!
Sarah Thornton
Lee Ryan I love this song secret love it got the beat to dance too and I loved it amazing
This is so adorable
C A
December 2020 this is brilliant the music seen misses u lee Ryan come back ❤️💋
Marcus Harris
His voice is so good
SolSere Jeremy
Why comparing the new material with the old stuff? This is a catchy danceable song with high energy produced in 2010? Keep an open mind, people. Let this man do his magic : )
Albert Passos
When will your albums be available on Spotify?