ROBBIE DUPREE, originally from New York, spent much of the 70's writing, playing, and touring with diverse bands such as: The Striders, Small Fortune, and Chrome Willie and the Sparks. He achieved his first recognition in 1976, when his song 'When You're Down' received the American Songwriting Festival Award for 'Best Rhythm & Blues Song'. Robbie signed with Elektra Records in 1980 producing 2 top 10 singles with his debut album: 'Steal Away' and 'Hot Rod Hearts',this also got him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Love Is a Mystery
Robbie Dupree Lyrics
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And suddenly, now I've realized
What you were tryin' to say
'Cause all the feelings I've been hidin'
Finally broke your heart one day
So now I'm
Keepin' the secret to myself
Love is a mystery
I heard our song, it was playin' last night on the radio
But since you've been gone
It doesn't sound right to me anymore
All this time, I've been denyin'
Lyin' to myself again
So now I'm
Keepin' the secret to myself
I never wanted to know for sure
Love is a mystery
Love is a mystery
Until you find the key
Oh, how I keep holdin' on
All because I know, yes, I do, baby
That I won't be the only one
The lonely one
Keepin' the secret to myself
I never wanted to know for sure
Love is a mystery
Love is a mystery
Love is a mystery
Love is a mystery until you find the key
Love is a mystery (Keepin' the secret to myself)
Love is a mystery
Love is a mystery
In "Love Is a Mystery," Robbie Dupree sings about realizing the mistakes he made in his relationship after it has ended. He acknowledges that he was wrong in every way, and that he failed to understand what his partner was trying to communicate to him. Dupree mentions that he had been hiding his true feelings for a long time, and that his reluctance to open up eventually led to his partner's heartbreak.
The chorus of the song, "Love is a mystery until you find the key," implies that Dupree's inability to understand and express his love ultimately led to the downfall of his relationship. He describes how he can't seem to let go of his past mistakes, and that even hearing their song on the radio brings back bittersweet memories. Despite his remorse, Dupree acknowledges that love is an enigmatic force that eludes easy comprehension.
Overall, "Love Is a Mystery" tells a tale of lost love and the introspection that follows. Its lyrics are a reminder that relationships require open communication and a willingness to admit fault to truly thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I know that I was wrong in every way
I am aware that I have been at fault in every aspect
And suddenly, now I've realized
I have suddenly become aware
What you were tryin' to say
I understand what you were attempting to convey
'Cause all the feelings I've been hidin'
I have concealed all of my emotions
Finally broke your heart one day
Eventually, my actions fractured your heart
I heard our song, it was playin' last night on the radio
Our melody was playing last night on the radio
But since you've been gone
Since you have been away
It doesn't sound right to me anymore
It no longer sounds proper to me
All this time, I've been denyin'
All this while, I have been contradicting
Lyin' to myself again
Fabricating once more
Love is a mystery
Love is an enigma
Until you find the key
Until you discover its solution
Oh, how I keep holdin' on
Oh, how I continue to cling
All because I know, yes, I do, baby
Merely because I know, indeed, I do, baby
That I won't be the only one
That I will not be the only individual
The lonely one
Feeling isolated
Love is a mystery (Keepin' the secret to myself)
Love is a puzzle (Holding the secret to myself)
Love is a mystery
Love is an enigma
Love is a mystery
Love is an enigma
Writer(s): Toy Caldwell
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anthony Ivy
on Free Fallin'
Do you remember seem's like long ago
We used to swing outside the candy store
Pop on the cola they all knew the show
Oh the lonely ones with no place to go
We were free fallin', free fallin'
Now I wonder how the time went by
I never thought we'd say goodbye
Free fallin', free fallin'
Cause we're not the only ones
Who learn a long time ago
Do you remember nights on Bleecker St
All the old places where we used to meet
Back in the schoolyard playing Romeo
We were the only ones afraid to let go
We were free fallin', free fallin'
Now I wonder how the time went by
I never thought we'd say goodbye
Free fallin', free fallin'
Cause we're not the only ones
Who learn a long time ago
(Instrumental)
Do you remember seem's like long ago
We were the lonely ones with no place to go
Afraid to let go... ohh...
We were free fallin', free fallin'
Now I wonder how the time went by
I never thought we'd say goodbye
Free fallin', free fallin'
Cause we're not the only ones
Who learn a long time ago
Free fallin', free fallin'
Cause we're not the only ones
Who learn a long time ago