Stewart started out in music with The Pop Group a band whose titles (such as "For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder?") demonstrated political conviction, disrespect for copyright, and willingness to collaborate that laid the foundations for his later work.
The Pop Group split in 1981, with Stewart and two other members heading off to London to hook up with the emerging On-U Sound "conspiracy of outsiders" as part of the New Age Steppers. On-U became a focal point an absurdly diverse set of networks - punks, reggae players from both the UK and Jamaica and free-jazzers.
Stewart subsequently made several albums under his own name as well as collaborating with artists such as Trent Reznor (of Nine Inch Nails), Massive Attack, Tricky to name just a few. In 2005, he released a collection of his best work on Soul Jazz Records titled 'Kiss the Future'.
In later years, he lived in Berlin and continued touring.
Secret Outro
Mark Stewart Lyrics
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Let's make this perfectly clear
There′s no secrets this year
I'll tell you a secret
Let's make this perfectly clear
There′s no secrets this year
So your heart′s blown open
Pulsating in your ear
I'll tell you a secret
Let′s make this perfectly clear
There's no secrets this year
Too late little one
I′m on the run
You think I'm having all the fun
I don′t mind
I'm still here
Everything seems perfect from down here
That's the reason you still fear
If the screams aren′t buried oh my God
You′ll let the echoes shake it all apart
Lay your head down rest your feet
I'll blow you kisses while you sleep
And when I know you′re safe and dreaming
My escape plans in full swing
Who would know
All the reasons you're a bore
Cuz the seeds were planted firm right here
Let the branches tear it all apart
I′ll tell you a secret
Make it perfectly clear
There's no secrets this year
I′ll tell you a secret
I'll make it perfectly clear
There's no secrets this year
So your heart′s blown open
Pulsating in your ear
The beat is insincere
I′ll tell you a secret
Let's make this perfectly clear
There′s no secrets this year
Better make sure
Better make sure you're looking closely
Before you fall into your Swoon
The Mark Stewart song "Secret Outro" reflects on the idea of secrets and how they can sometimes be detrimental to one's well-being. The lyrics assert that there are no secrets anymore, and the notion of keeping secrets is exposed as insincere. The lines "So your heart's blown open, pulsating in your ear, the beat is insincere" suggest that keeping secrets can cause anxiety and emotional distress. The song talks about the consequences of secrets, and the individual making the confession indicates that they are "on the run" from keeping secrets.
The lyrics convey the idea that the courage to confront the fear of exposing secrets is essential for personal growth. The lyrics "Lay your head down, rest your feet, I'll blow you kisses while you sleep, and when I know you're safe and dreaming, my escape plans in full swing" suggest the need to let go of fear and take a step towards liberation.
In conclusion, the song "Secret Outro" reminds us that secrets can breed anxiety and emotional distress. It encourages us to be courageous enough to confront our fears of opening up and making ourselves vulnerable to others. The theme of the song is ultimately about the need for honesty and self-acceptance to lead a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ll tell you a secret
I want to confide in you, share something that is hidden or not commonly known
Let's make this perfectly clear
Let me ensure that you understand what I am about to say
There's no secrets this year
There is nothing that is concealed, all is out in the open
So your heart's blown open
Your emotions are exposed and laid bare
Pulsating in your ear
Your heartbeat is loud and rapid, echoing in your ears
The beat is insincere
There is something false or deceptive about the rhythm or tone of what you are feeling
Too late little one
It is too late to change or fix things
I'm on the run
I am escaping from something, running away
You think I'm having all the fun
You assume that I am enjoying myself, when in fact I may not be
I don't mind
I am indifferent, do not care
I'm still here
I have not left yet, am present
Everything seems perfect from down here
Things may appear ideal or flawless from a certain perspective or distance
That's the reason you still fear
Your anxieties or frights may be attributed to this fact
If the screams aren't buried oh my God
If the screams are not hidden or suppressed, it may be a horrifying experience
You'll let the echoes shake it all apart
You allow the reverberations of sound to disrupt or destroy everything around you
Lay your head down rest your feet
Take a break, unwind and relax
I'll blow you kisses while you sleep
I will show affection for you while you rest
And when I know you're safe and dreaming
Once I am sure that you are secure and in a state of slumber
My escape plans in full swing
I am ready to depart and leave this situation behind
Who would know
No one would be able to comprehend or anticipate
All the reasons you're a bore
There are plentiful explanations for why you are unexciting, dull or unappealing
Cuz the seeds were planted firm right here
The roots of your shortcomings or faults originated from this place
Let the branches tear it all apart
Allow the ramifications or consequences to damage or dismantle everything
Writer(s): Mark Stewart, Marc Stewart
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