The Secret Garden
Quincy Jones Feat. Barry White Al. B. Sure! El Debarge & James Ingram Lyrics


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Tell me your secret
I don't just want to know
About any secret of yours
I wanna know about
One special secret (oh)

Because tonight I want you
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, ohh

Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Listen to your heart tonight

Come on, come on
Come on, make it alright, yeah
Come on, come on tonight

I know a melody
We can sing together
I've got the secret key
To you, baby
Let's make music
Harmonize in ectasy

Come on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on and sing it to me

Here in the garden where
Temptations feel so right
Passion can make you fall
From what you feel

In the garden (hoooo)
We can make it come alive
(We can make it come alive)
Every night (every single night)
Oh, your secret garden (hooo)

Oh, baby
I need to be with you
Let me lay beside you
Do what you want me to
All night

Wanna 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
Oowee, oowee, baby
Please, baby, oh,darling
Come on, come on tonight

I'll take good care of you
That's what a man is
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, take me with you

Into the garden where
Temptation feel so right
Passion can make you fall
From what you feel

In the garden, we can
Make it come alive
Every night
Oh, woman
Here in the garden

You know I never
Wanted anyone
I 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
I want to feel all the secrets

If you think I am
Gonna take care of you
If you think I have
Got what you need
Show you right

And I want to take our time
Because we have all night

If you think I am
Gonna be good to you
If you think I
Like what you do
Show you right

Oh, gonna be so
Good to you, baby
Oowee, owee, baby

If you think I am
Gonna take care of you
If you think I have
Got what you need
Show you right

Let me find your secrets

If you think I am
Gonna be good to you
If you think I
Like what you do
Show you right

Show you right
Baby, you know

If you think I am
Gonna take care of you
If you think I have
Got what you need
Show you right

How does that feel

If you think I am
Gonna be good to you
If you think I
Like what you do
Show you right

Oh, show you right

If you think I am
Gonna take care of you
If you think I have
Got what you need
Show you right





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Overall Meaning

The Secret Garden is a love song that expresses the desire to know everything about the person one loves. The singer wants to know one special secret from their beloved, and tonight they want to learn all the secrets in their garden. The garden here symbolizes the person's innermost feelings and emotions, and the singer wants to dive deep into their mind to know them better. The singer wants to make things right for their beloved and asks them to share the mystery. They want to make beautiful music together, harmonize in ecstasy, and make their love come alive in the garden.


The chorus of the song features the repeated phrase "show you right," indicating the singer's willingness to prove their love and satisfy their partner. There is a sense of passion and urgency in the lyrics, and the singers' voices complement each other perfectly to convey the feelings of love and desire. The Secret Garden is a timeless love song that highlights the beauty and complexity of human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me your secret
Please reveal to me something that you have kept hidden from others


I don't just want to know
I am not simply curious


About any secret of yours
I want to know specifically about the secret that you have been keeping


I wanna know about one special secret (oh)
I want to know about the secret that is most important to you


Because tonight I want you
Right now, at this particular moment, I desire to have a deep connection with you


To learn all about the secrets in your garden
I want to deeply understand your hidden desires, feelings and secrets


I wanna read your mind
I want to understand your thoughts without you having to tell me


Know your deepest feelings
I want to understand your emotions that you might have been hiding or suppressing


I wanna make it right for you
I want to make everything better for you


Baby, show me, let me share the mystery, ohh
Please show me and let me be a part of what makes you mysterious and interesting


Come on, come on
Please give me what I am asking for


Listen to your heart tonight
Please follow your feelings and instincts right at this moment


Come on, come on
Please give me what I am asking for


Come on, make it alright, yeah
Please make things better for both of us


Come on, come on tonight
Please give me the connection I desire tonight


I know a melody
I know a tune or song that I think we can sing together


We can sing together
We can harmonize together


I've got the secret key to you, baby
I believe I know how to unlock the depth of who you are


Let's make music
Let's create something beautiful together


Harmonize in ectasy
Let's create a connection that is filled with pleasure and joy


Here in the garden where temptations feel so right
In this space that feels so right and comfortable, where we can be tempted


Passion can make you fall from what you feel
These intense feelings can be overwhelming and can make you lose your grip


In the garden (hoooo)
In this special place


We can make it come alive (we can make it come alive)
We can make our connection deeper and more alive


Every night (every single night)
Every night, no matter what


Oh, your secret garden (hooo)
Our special, hidden place


Oh, baby
Oh, my dear love


I need to be with you
I desire to be by your side


Let me lay beside you
Allow me to lie next to you


Do what you want me to
Allow me to please you


All night
For a long time


Wanna hold you, ooh, baby
I want to hold you in my arms, my dear love


Can I touch you there
May I have the pleasure of touching you in that intimate place


I can keep you satisfied, baby
I will ensure that you are pleased and satisfied with our connection


Oowee, oowee, baby
An expression of excitement and pleasure


Please, baby, oh, darling
Please, my dear love


I'll take good care of you
I will ensure that you are taken care of and feel safe


That's what a man is supposed to do
This is what I believe a man should do for his beloved


And I'll be there for you all the time
I will support you and be with you whenever you need me


Let your hair down
Relax, be yourself, and let everything go


Let me get you in the mood
Allow me to make you feel aroused and excited


Take me, take me with you
Please take me with you to that intimate, special place


Into the garden where temptations feel so right
Let's go to that special place where we can be tempted and feel comfortable


Oh, woman
Oh, my dear love


You know I never wanted anyone
I never desired anyone else


As much as I
As much as I desire you


As much as I want you
As much as I deeply yearn for you


I want you to show me
I desire for you to reveal yourself to me


I want you to tell me
I want you to be honest and share your feelings and desires with me


I want to feel all the secrets
I want to deeply understand everything that you have been hiding from others


If you think I am gonna take care of you
If you believe that I am reliable and will take care of you


If you think I have got what you need
If you believe that I possess the thing that you want the most


Show you right
I will prove you right and make sure that my love and care for you come true


And I want to take our time
I want to savor every moment with you and not rush anything


Because we have all night
We have plenty of time to enjoy each other's company


If you think I am gonna be good to you
If you believe that I will treat you with respect and kindness


If you think I like what you do
If you think I approve and appreciate what you do


Oh, gonna be so good to you, baby
I promise to treat you very well, my dear love


Let me find your secrets
Allow me to discover your deepest, intimate secrets


Show you right
I will give you what you want and need


Baby, you know
My dear love, you understand


How does that feel
Are you enjoying what I am doing for you?


Turn the lights down low
Please lower the light settings to create a more intimate atmosphere




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

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Comments from YouTube:

08094denise

Al B Sure set up the 🔥 fire, James Ingram lit the flame 🔥 El DeBarge fanned the flames 🔥 and Barry White scorched 🥵 the joint down!!! My favorite song ever!!! 🥰😍

blwils631

Yes yes yes🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Terry Sanders

Sho u right 👌😄❤️🔥

timothy myers N4TCM

I missed this one back in the day till I heard it on a an Atlanta R&B station in the late 90's. Show me right.

Garth Morgan

Dope Description Denise!

Theresa F

Well said sis!!!

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Y W

James Ingram was a vocal powerhouse. Rest in Power!

Felicia Rose

Can't you just magine Ingram singing with his brother in switch.

Joyce Pepper

This Song will always be. on my Hit List. Still sounds as good as the first time I ever listened to it. Sure U Right! 2022, PLAY IT AGAIN!!

Oliver Stanton jr

Lord u said it he killed it frfr .,

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