On Shannon LaBrie’s debut album, she kicks… Read Full Bio ↴Shannon LaBrie - Nashville TN
On Shannon LaBrie’s debut album, she kicks off the proceedings by staring
down her demons and admonishing the biggest fears on “Secret,” a retro-R&B
influenced song laced with vibrant horns. The young songwriter comes by her
fears more honestly than most, battling a serious illness at age 9 and losing her
father at 14. She grew up fast, spending several years on a solo journey across
the country, studying philosophy, theology and writing songs. Ensconced in
Nashville now, she’s readying her 12-song January release with plenty of
preceding industry buzz.
Adept on the piano and guitar, the songwriter says she was “raised on James
Taylor and Lauryn Hill.” The title track is a lush and rich plea that would fit
nicely on any contemporary playlist, while her penchant for jazz sings on
“Gettin’ Tired.” Perhaps the song that has gotten the most attention so far is “I
Remember A Boy,” backed by a soulful blues guitar.
For fans of: Lauryn Hill, Carol King, Nora Jones
“…this track affected me. Made me believe like the great singer-songwriters of
yore, maybe this woman has something to say. That in this crazy, mixed-up,
shook-up world she can illuminate her story and people can relate.” Bob
Lefsetz, “The Bob Lefsetz Letter”
“Thick guitar tones, a rich voices and sophisticated songcraft are just the
beginning for this artist, who won us over with her warm, fully realized
recordings…strong vocals in every area and an appealing Grace Potter
essence. ..It’s the co-write ‘I Remember A Boy’ that kills…devastating and
beautiful.”
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Shannon LaBrie Lyrics
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My fraight doesn't know
that he's got to let of my hand.
I've become tired
of how you intrude on my life's every move.
Why don't you...
Lean closer, Lean closer
Lean closer
and listen before you go.
I want to tell you a secret And it's gonna be good.
You've been hanging around here
You've been hanging around too long
I want to tell you a secret and it's gonna be good.
Sometimes I see
your face in my eyes
with my luck
You decide what I am
But now it's time
To breath your last thought
And the move that you brought into me.
Lean closer, Lean closer
before you step further
Lean closer and listen before you go.
Stop humming, fears leaving
The secrets has been found out.
I want to tell you a secret And it's gonna be good
Oh
You've been hanging around here
You've been hanging around too long
I want to tell you a secret...
Secret
Ohh...
In Shannon LaBrie's song Secret, the lyrics talk about fear and how it's holding the singer back. She is tired of someone intruding into her life every move and wants to tell them a secret before they leave. The chorus of the song urges the person to lean closer and listen before they go. She wants to reveal something to them that is going to be good. However, as the person has been hanging around for too long, she also says that it's time for them to leave and stop humming because fear is about to leave. The song talks about wanting to free oneself from fear and the intrusion of unwanted people into their life.
The lyrics of the song depict someone who is tired of being held back by fear and wants to reveal a secret to someone who has been around for too long. The singer is frustrated with the intrusion of the other person in their life and wants them to leave. The song is about freedom from fear and not letting other people control one's life. It is a powerful message that urges people to take control of their lives and face their fears.
Line by Line Meaning
Fear has no end
My anxiety is overwhelming, never-ending, and unrelenting.
My fraight doesn't know that he's got to let of my hand.
My fear is so intense that it feels separate from me and has taken over control, preventing me from moving forward.
I've become tired of how you intrude on my life's every move.
I'm exhausted by your constant presence and interference in my daily life.
Why don't you...Lean closer, Lean closer Before you step further Lean closer and listen before you go.
I'm trying to get your attention and ask you to pay close attention before making any decisions or taking any actions.
I want to tell you a secret And it's gonna be good.
I have something important and positive to tell you.
You've been hanging around here You've been hanging around too long I want to tell you a secret and it's gonna be good.
You've been around me for too long and it's time for me to reveal my secret to you.
Sometimes I see your face in my eyes with my luck You decide what I am But now it's time To breath your last thought And the move that you brought into me.
Your presence and influence have impacted me so much that I can't escape it, but I'm ready to move on and let go of your control over me.
Stop humming, fears leaving. The secrets has been found out.
I can feel my anxiety and fear fading away now that I've revealed my secret.
Secret Ohh...
The secret is something private and special, and I want it to be kept between us.
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frederyck Legrandoix
Simply wonderful ! Both the song, the music and the singer ..;o) I just discover this marvel ..(I know news sometimes takes time to cross the Atlantic ocean..ahaha) but that's a nice secret. Thanks for sharing..;o)
Mariam Chievous
beautiful :)
Quib's Indie Music Collection
Blogged it! #shannonlabrie
pianoheart
i hit the like button after 3 seconds :)
Allan Light
Is that the secret?
Allan Light
Rumor is Shannon is related to Carly Simon.