The Secret Garden
Quincy Jones Barry White Al B. Sure! James Ingram and El DeBarge Lyrics


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Tell me a secret
I don't just wanna know about any secret of yours
I wanna know about one special secret
Because tonight I want to learn all about
The secrets in your garden

I wanna read your mind
Know your deepest feelings
I wanna make it right for you
Baby, show me
Let me share the mystery, oh

Come on, come on, come on, come on
Listen to your heart
Tonight make it, alright
Come on, come out tonight

I know a melody that we could sing together
I've got the secret key to you
Let's make music, harmonizing ecstasy
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Sing it to me

Here in the garden
Where temptation feels so right
Passion can make you fall
For what you feel

In the garden, we can make it come alive
Every night oh, woman
Your secret garden, oh oh
Yeah, in the garden

I need to be with you
Let me lay beside you
Do what you want me to all night
Gonna hold you, ooh baby, can I touch you there

Come on, come on, come on, come on
I can keep you satisfied, baby
Come on, come on, come on, all night
Oh we, oh we, baby
Come on, come out tonight

I'll take good care of you
That's what a man's supposed to do
And I'll be there for you all the time
Let your hair down, let me get you in the mood

Come on, come on, come on, come on
Take me with you

Into the garden
Where the temptation feels so right
Passion can make you fall
For what you feel

In the garden, we can make it come a live
Every night, oh woman
Here in your secret garden

You know I've never wanted anyone
I've never wanted anyone as much as I
As much as I want you

I want you to show me
I want you to tell me how you feel
All the secrets

If ya think I'm
I'm gonna take care of you
If ya think I
I got what cha need
So ya right

If ya think I'm gonna good to you
If ya think I like what'cha do
Sho ya right

If ya think I'm gonna take care of you
If ya think I got what'cha need
Sho ya right

If ya think I'm gonna good to you
If ya think I like what'cha do
Sho ya right

If ya think I'm gonna take care of you
If ya think I got what'cha need
Sho ya right

If ya think I'm gonna good to you




If ya think I like what'cha do
Sho ya right

Overall Meaning

The song "Secret Garden" is a sensual and romantic ballad about wanting to know the deepest secrets and desires of a lover. The singer expresses his desire to understand his partner's emotions and feelings, to read their mind, and make everything right for them. He wants to share the mystery that is his lover's secret garden, to explore it, and make it come alive every night. He promises to take care of his partner, to be there for them all the time, and to satisfy them completely. The lyrics are suggestive and imply a strong physical attraction and a deep emotional connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me a secret
I don't just want to know any secret, but a special one that you would only share with someone you trust.


I wanna read your mind
I want to understand you on a deeper level, to know what you're thinking and feeling without you even having to say it.


Know your deepest feelings
I want to know the emotions that you keep buried deep inside - the ones that you don't show to just anyone.


I wanna make it right for you
I want to be there for you, to help you through any problems or difficulties you might be facing and make things better.


Baby, show me
I am asking you to trust me enough to open up and show me parts of yourself that you might not normally share with others.


Let me share the mystery, oh
I am eager to be a part of your secrets and share that with you, to unravel and explore them together.


Come on, come on, come on, come on
I am encouraging you to be bold and take a chance on me, to step out of your comfort zone and explore the unknown with me.


Listen to your heart
I am encouraging you to trust your instincts, your emotions and desires, and to follow them without reservation.


Tonight make it, alright
I am promising you that tonight will be special, that we can make it amazing and unforgettable if we both commit to it.


I know a melody that we could sing together
I am suggesting that we share an experience that is intimate and personal, something that only the two of us can create and that we will remember always.


I've got the secret key to you
I believe that I understand you better than anyone else, that I can unlock parts of you that you may not have shared with anyone else before.


Let's make music, harmonizing ecstasy
I want to experience a connection with you that is both emotional and physical, something that we can create together through music and intimacy.


Here in the garden
I am inviting you into a private and intimate space, where we can be ourselves and share our secrets openly and honestly.


Where temptation feels so right
I am acknowledging that some of the things we may want to do together might be seen as wrong or taboo, but in this space, it feels right and natural.


Passion can make you fall
I am acknowledging that the passion we feel for each other might be intense enough to make us lose control or fall in love.


For what you feel
I am suggesting that we should give into our emotions, rather than trying to control or resist them. Just be in the moment and feel what we feel.


In the garden, we can make it come alive
I believe that this private space we share can be more than just physical or emotional, but can come alive with feelings, desires and experiences that are unique to us.


Every night oh, woman
I am inviting you to come back to this space with me again and again, to renew the intimacy and the passion we feel for each other.


I need to be with you
I am admitting that I am attracted to you and I want to be close to you, both physically and emotionally.


Let me lay beside you
I am asking for permission to be very close to you, to physically lay next to you and feel the warmth and closeness of your body.


Do what you want me to all night
I am promising to be there for you all night, to do whatever it takes to make you feel loved and desired, physically and emotionally.


Gonna hold you, ooh baby, can I touch you there
I am expressing my desire to touch you in intimate and personal ways, to explore your body and make you feel good.


I can keep you satisfied, baby
I am confident in my ability to make you feel loved, cared for, and satisfied, both emotionally and physically.


I'll take good care of you
I am promising to be there for you when you need me, to support you physically and emotionally, and to take care of you in every way I can.


That's what a man's supposed to do
I am suggesting that it is part of being a man to take care of your partner and make them feel loved, supported and desired.


And I'll be there for you all the time
I am promising to always be there for you, no matter what happens, to support you, love you, and make you feel wanted.


Let your hair down, let me get you in the mood
I am encouraging you to feel relaxed and intimate with me and to let me help you get in the mood so that we can have a romantic and special time together.


You know I've never wanted anyone
I am expressing my attraction to you and how you are the only person I have felt such a deep connection with.


I've never wanted anyone as much as I
I am saying that the attraction and connection I feel with you is unique and special, and that I have never felt this way for anyone else.


I want you to show me
I am asking you to take the lead, to show me what you like and how you want to be loved and cared for.


I want you to tell me how you feel
I am asking you to open up to me and share your emotions, fears, and desires, so that we can create a deeper and more meaningful connection.


All the secrets
I am asking you to reveal all of your secrets to me, so that we can create a bond of trust and intimacy that is stronger than anything else.


If ya think I'm
I am expressing my confidence in myself and my abilities to take care of you, to satisfy you emotionally and physically, and to make you feel loved and wanted.


Sho ya right
I am saying that I am not just making empty promises, I am capable of delivering on them and making you feel secure and happy.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ELDRA P. DE BARGE, QUINCY D. JONES, RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON, SIEDAH GARRETT

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Who 30 and younger listening????

@ebonymarie8688

34 & this is my song

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31. Love this song!

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31 my mama gave me a old soul!!!!

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@zaidholliday6033

I feel so sorry for this generation who probably don't know who these artists are. All my 70-80's babies know what real music sounds like.

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Aaamen!!!!!!

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62 years old and still listening to this in 2024!! #Classic❀

@rubysheffield9648

This song right here! Still sound good & it's 2023! Never get old.

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