Amsterdam based duo Secret Rendezvous consists of singer/songwriter
Sie… Read Full Bio ↴Amsterdam based duo Secret Rendezvous consists of singer/songwriter
Sietske “Sisi” Morsch and producer/guitarist Remi Lauw.

After a good start with singles like ‘Homie Lover Friend’, ‘Better Than She Can’ and
‘What About Us’ the highly anticipated second album
‘For Real’ will be released on friday April 7.
The releaseshow and For Real Tour kicks off on monday April 3 in Paradiso Amsterdam.

Secret Rendezvous have successfully participated on dutch showcasefestival Popronde, were chosen as 3FM Serious Talent, did shows at MTV, SlamFM, 3voor12, BalconyTV, Sofar Sounds and support shows for Yuna (US) and Hiatus Kaiyote (Aus).

Internationally Secret Rendezvous have been making waves as well. Coldplay chose their song ‘Secret Rendezvous’ as ‘song of the day’ on Hypnofeed, they performed in
La Bellevilloise in Paris, the Soundcity Festival in Liverpool and Pharrell Williams played their previous single ‘Better Than She Can’ in his radioshow on Beats 1.
Live with band they sound like a mixture of Frank Ocean, Janet Jackson, Little Dragon and The Weeknd, but their sound can best be described as Indie R&B.

Homie. Lover. Friend.
Secret Rendezvous Lyrics

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It was a warm day in July
When you rang me up.
Promised to kick it for a while
I was not looking for love

Couldn't see, couldn't see
Right in front of me was you
All along, should've known all along

What's a girl to do?

Homie lover friend
It's been circling in the air
Homie lover friend
I won't tell if you won't tell
Homie lover friend
Feels so right when love's brand new
Homie lover friend
Just be mine before the night is through

Was it our fate or summertime
That drew us closer
Something had changed
You never looked at me that way
and I kinda liked how it made me shy
No turning back after tonight

Homie lover friend
It's been circling in the air
Homie lover friend
I won't tell if you won't tell
Homie lover friend
Feels so right when love's brand new
Homie lover friend
Just be mine before the night is through

Maybe we're crazy for thinking
It's not gonna change the way we're living
Something that feels so right can't be wrong
I just can't stop myself from holding on to you to you

It's been circling in the air.
I won't tell if you won't tell.
Feels so right when love's brand new.
Tell me what's a girl to do?

Homie lover friend
It's been circling in the air
Homie lover friend
I won't tell if you won't tell
Homie lover friend
Feels so right when love's brand new
Homie lover friend
Just be mine before the night is through

Night is through

Night is through
Night is through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Secret Rendezvous's song "Homie. Lover. Friend." tell a story of a woman who didn't initially see her friend as a potential partner. When he rang her up and promised to "kick it for a while," she wasn't looking for love. However, as she spent more time with him, she realizes that he has been with her all along. Despite their previously platonic relationship, she now sees him in a new light and is tempted to cross the line.

The recurring phrase "Homie. Lover. Friend." is a reference to the different roles that the singer's lover plays in her life. He started off as a "homie" or friend, then became a "lover," making their relationship more intimate. They both know that their friendship will never be the same again after that night, but they are willing to take that risk. The lyrics also question whether they are making a mistake in taking their relationship to the next level, suggesting they may be "crazy for thinking it's not gonna change the way we're living."

Line by Line Meaning

It was a warm day in July
The singer received a call from their love interest during a warm July day.

When you rang me up.
The love interest initiated contact with the singer.

Promised to kick it for a while
The love interest promised to spend some time with the singer.

I was not looking for love
The artist was not actively seeking a romantic relationship.

Couldn't see, couldn't see
The artist was unaware of their love interest's feelings towards them.

Right in front of me was you
The love interest was always present in the singer's life.

All along, should've known all along
The singer realizes that they should have recognized their love interest's feelings earlier.

What's a girl to do?
The artist is unsure of how to proceed after realizing their love interest's feelings.

Homie lover friend
The artist views their love interest as a close friend with romantic potential.

It's been circling in the air
The idea of a romantic relationship has been present and potentially growing between the artist and their love interest.

I won't tell if you won't tell
Both the singer and their love interest want to keep their romantic feelings discreet.

Feels so right when love's brand new
The beginning stages of a romantic relationship feel exhilarating.

Just be mine before the night is through
The singer wants to take their relationship with their love interest to the next level before the night ends.

Was it our fate or summertime
The singer questions whether their growing romantic relationship was inevitable or simply a product of the season.

That drew us closer
Something brought the singer and their love interest together in a romantic way.

Something had changed
The artist notices that their love interest was looking at them differently and realizes that their relationship was becoming romantic.

You never looked at me that way
The love interest's behavior changed in a way that indicated romantic interest.

and I kinda liked how it made me shy
The singer enjoyed the feeling of being nervous and vulnerable around their love interest because it indicated a romantic connection.

No turning back after tonight
The singer realizes that their relationship with their love interest will change after tonight's events.

Maybe we're crazy for thinking
The artist and their love interest question whether pursuing a romantic relationship is reasonable given the circumstances.

It's not gonna change the way we're living
The artist believes that starting a romantic relationship won't drastically impact their daily lives.

Something that feels so right can't be wrong
Both the artist and their love interest believe that their romantic connection is too strong to ignore.

I just can't stop myself from holding on to you
The singer is unable to resist the desire to pursue a romantic relationship with their love interest.

Night is through
The night is coming to an end.

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