Secret love
Steve Hall / Steve Donovan Lyrics
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That lived within the heart of me
All too soon my secret love,
Became impatient to be free
So I told a friendly star,
The way that dreamers often do
Just how wonderful you are,
Now, I shout it from the highest hills
Even told the golden daffodils
At last my hearts an open door,
And my secret love's
No secret anymore.
The lyrics of Steve Hall and Steve Donovan's song, Secret Love, describe a long-held crush or infatuation that the songwriter kept hidden within the heart until they could no longer bear to contain it. The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as we learn that the object of the lyrics' affection was kept a secret. The phrase "secret love" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of something that is hidden away from the world.
As the lyrics progress, we see that the songwriter becomes impatient to express their love for this other person. They confide in a "friendly star" about their feelings, highlighting the idea that sometimes people share their deepest thoughts with inanimate objects, in hopes of them being heard by the universe. The chorus of the song then describes how the songwriter is no longer keeping their feelings a secret, but rather, is now shouting their love from the highest hills and telling everyone about it. The final line of the song, "my secret love's no secret anymore," reaffirms the idea that the songwriter has finally found the courage to express their love openly.
Overall, the lyrics of Secret Love describe the universal experience of longing for someone in secret, and the eventual joy that comes from being able to proclaim one's love freely. The song is expressive of the emotions people feel during the tumultuous journey from repressed feelings to the eventual expression of one's true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a secret love,
There was a time when I had a hidden love.
That lived within the heart of me
It existed only in my heart, concealed from others.
All too soon my secret love,
But it didn't stay hidden for too long.
Became impatient to be free
It became eager to be expressed and unveiled.
So I told a friendly star,
I confided in a star, hoping I wouldn't be judged or ridiculed.
The way that dreamers often do
Like how those who dream of sharing their love often do.
Just how wonderful you are,
I expressed how great you are to me.
And why I'm so in love with you
I explained the reasons why I love you deeply.
Now, I shout it from the highest hills
Now I have no reservations about sharing my love with the world.
Even told the golden daffodils
I announced my love to nature, the flowers themselves heard of it.
At last my heart's an open door,
My heart is no longer locked, but wide open for anyone to see.
And my secret love's no secret anymore.
My love isn't something I have to hide anymore; everyone knows about it now.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER, SAMMY FAIN
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