Missy Higgins (born Melissa Morrison Higgins on August 19, 1983, in Melbour… Read Full Bio ↴Missy Higgins (born Melissa Morrison Higgins on August 19, 1983, in Melbourne, Australia) is one of Australia's most popular female singer-songwriters. Missy (Melissa) was thrust into the limelight in her homeland when her sister entered Missy into a competition, which she won. The competition was conducted by the national alternative broadcaster, Triple J. Although she was still in high school, her song All For Believing quickly became one of the station's most requested tracks of 2001. In 2005, Missy took out 5 major ARIA Awards: Album of the Year (for The Sound Of White), Best Female Artist, Best Pop Release, Breakthrough Artist - Album (for The Sound Of White) and Highest Selling Album.

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Missy Higgins Lyrics

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You were from the North, I was from the South
We were from opposite places, different towns
But I knew it was good and you knew it was too

And so we moved together like a ball and chain
Minds becoming two halves of the same
It was real, but in the shadows it grew

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?

I would shout it aloud, broken through
I would?ve given it all to belong to you
But there were different plans and different rules

You said, ?Where I'm from is a lock and key
If you'd be so kind as to follow me
I will show you the way to the rest of my sins?

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret
Don't you, babe?
And I should know, oh yeah
Yeah, I should know

So this room was damp where your sins laid
There was that smell in the air of an old place
That hadn't seen much daylight in years

And you threw me down, said, ? If you don't mind
I'm gonna leave you here to night time
Then we can do what we want, my baby, out of the spot light?

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret
Don't you, babe?
And I should know, oh
Yeah, I should know

For I am your secret
Aren't I, babe?
Yeah, I am your secret
Aren't I, babe?
Aren't I, babe?
Aren't I, babe, babe?

aren't I
Aren't I, babe?

Overall Meaning

The song "Secret" by Missy Higgins tells the story of a relationship that is built on a secret. The song starts off by describing the two people in the relationship as being from opposite places, with one from the North and the other from the South. Despite their differences, they knew that their connection was good and real. They were drawn to each other like a ball and chain, with their minds becoming two halves of the same.

However, there was a secret that one of them was hiding. The other person knows that their partner has a secret, but they don't know what it is. They are willing to give everything just to belong to them, but the plans and rules are different. It is revealed that the person with the secret is from a place that is a "lock and key," and they lead the other person to a damp room where their sins are kept.

The person with the secret throws the other person down and says they will be left there until nighttime. They will then be able to do whatever they want out of the spotlight. The song ends with the revelation that the other person is the secret. They ask if they are the secret, emphasizing their importance and desire to be acknowledged.

Overall, the song speaks to the power dynamics in relationships and the lengths people will go to keep secrets. It shows how secrets can consume a relationship and ultimately lead to its unraveling.

Line by Line Meaning

You were from the North, I was from the South
Despite our different origins, we ended up together

We were from opposite places, different towns
Our differences were apparent from the start

But I knew it was good and you knew it was too
Despite the differences, we both felt that this was right

And so we moved together like a ball and chain
We became inseparable, almost like a shared burden

Minds becoming two halves of the same
Our thoughts and feelings gradually aligned

It was real, but in the shadows it grew
Our relationship was kept hidden from the world

'Cause you've got a secret Don't you, babe?
There's something you're keeping from me

I would shout it aloud, broken through I would?ve given it all to belong to you But there were different plans and different rules
I was willing to do whatever it took to be with you, but there were obstacles in the way

You said, ?Where I'm from is a lock and key If you'd be so kind as to follow me I will show you the way to the rest of my sins?
You finally opened up to me and revealed your darkest secrets

'Cause you've got a secret Don't you, babe? Yeah you, you got a secret Don't you, babe? And I should know, oh yeah Yeah, I should know
You still have something you're hiding from me, and I want to know

So this room was damp where your sins laid There was that smell in the air of an old place That hadn't seen much daylight in years
The place where you revealed your secrets was a dark, dingy room

And you threw me down, said, ? If you don't mind I'm gonna leave you here to night time Then we can do what we want, my baby, out of the spot light?
You took advantage of the secrecy to express your true desires

'Cause you've got a secret Don't you, babe? Yeah you, you got a secret Don't you, babe? And I should know, oh Yeah, I should know
You still have something you're not telling me, and I feel like I should know

For I am your secret Aren't I, babe? Yeah, I am your secret Aren't I, babe? Aren't I, babe? Aren't I, babe, babe?
I am the thing you're keeping hidden from the world, and I want you to acknowledge that

aren't I Aren't I, babe?
I want you to recognize that I am your secret

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MELISSA HIGGINS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@miryam303

6y↑18

Secret

Missy Higgins

You were from the North, I was from the South
We were from opposite places, different towns
But I knew it was good and you knew it was too

And so we moved together like a ball and chain
Minds becoming two halves of the same
It was real, but in the shadows it grew

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?

I would shout it aloud, broken through
I would?ve given it all to belong to you
But there were different plans and different rules

You said, ?Where I'm from is a lock and key
If you'd be so kind as to follow me
I will show you the way to the rest of my sins?

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret
Don't you, babe?
And I should know, oh yeah
Yeah, I should know

So this room was damp where your sins laid
There was that smell in the air of an old place
That hadn't seen much daylight in years

And you threw me down, said, ? If you don't mind
I'm gonna leave you here to night time
Then we can do what we want, my baby, out of the spot light?

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret
Don't you, babe?
And I should know, oh
Yeah, I should know

For I am your secret
Aren't I, babe?
Yeah, I am your secret
Aren't I, babe?
Aren't I, babe?
Aren't I, babe, babe?

aren't I
Aren't I, babe

@whimserygaming3220

Lyrics:

You were from the North, I was from the South
We were from opposite places, different towns
But I knew it was good and you knew it was too

And so we moved together like a ball and chain
Minds becoming two halves of the same
It was real, but in the shadows it grew

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?

I would shout it aloud, broken through
I would?ve given it all to belong to you
But there were different plans and different rules

You said, ?Where I'm from is a lock and key
If you'd be so kind as to follow me
I will show you the way to the rest of my sins?

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret
Don't you, babe?
And I should know, oh yeah
Yeah, I should know

So this room was damp where your sins laid
There was that smell in the air of an old place
That hadn't seen much daylight in years

And you threw me down, said, ? If you don't mind
I'm gonna leave you here to night time
Then we can do what we want, my baby, out of the spot light?

'Cause you've got a secret
Don't you, babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret
Don't you, babe?
And I should know, oh
Yeah, I should know

For I am your secret
Aren't I, babe?
Yeah, I am your secret
Aren't I, babe?
Aren't I, babe?
Aren't I, babe, babe?

aren't I
Aren't I, babe?

@alyanna200

You were from the North, I was from the South
We were from opposite places, different towns
But I knew it was good and you knew it was too
So we moved together like a ball and chain
Minds becoming two halves of the same
It was real, but in shadows it grew

Cos you’ve got a secret don’t ya babe?

I would’ve shouted loud and broken through
I would’ve given it all to belong to you
But there were different plans, different rules
You said “where I’m from there is a lock and key
If you’d be so kind as to follow me
I will show you the way to the rest of my sins”

Cos you’ve got a secret don’t ya babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret don’t ya babe?
And I should know
Yeah I should know

So this room was damp where your sins laid
There was that smell in the air of an old place
That hadn’t seen much daylight in years
And you threw me down, said, “If ya don’t mind
I’m gonna leave you here until night time
Then we can do what we want my baby out of the spotlight.”

Cos you’ve got a secret don’t ya babe?
Yeah you, you got a secret don’t ya babe?
And I should know
Yeah I should know
For I’m your secret aren’t I babe?
Yeah I’m your secret aren’t I babe?
Aren’t I babe?

All comments from YouTube:

@dodihenning1551

2y↑18

Just binge watching 'Castle', and this is the first time I have heard this song. Old school never fails.

@rpsibew110

2y↑1

Also saw this on castle while binging.

@charlie_xx3

@@rpsibew110 me too 🙃

@rick8650

Me too.

@rick8650

@@rpsibew110 call me

@JamesThomas-zl9er

36w

Same

@kadenvoisey4724

4y↑37

It's so cool that Billie knows this song! Often our Aussie artists aren't as recognised as they should be. Love Missy and Billie!

@asafcohen8796

Honestly I'm Aussie (but don't live in Oz) and haven't heard of her. Finding out about her through Billie was great :)

@miryam303

6y↑18

@highroadtohell

7y↑3

This song is so fun to sing! Love it :)

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