Secret Love
Ted Heath and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Once I had a secret love
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
And why I am so in love with you

Now I shout it from the highest hills
Even told the golden daffodils





At last my heart's an open door
And my secret love's no secret anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Secret Love" by Ted Heath and His Orchestra tell a story of a love that was hidden within the singer's heart. The singer reveals that they had a secret love that they kept concealed, but eventually, this love became too strong to be contained. They confided in a friendly star, following the tradition of dreamers, to share how amazing their beloved is and why they are deeply in love.


As the song progresses, the singer's love is no longer a secret. They metaphorically shout it from the highest hills, expressing their love openly and proudly. They even declare having shared this secret with the golden daffodils, which symbolizes a sense of freedom and release. Finally, the singer reveals that their heart has become an open door, signifying that their secret love is now fully revealed and known to the world.


Overall, the lyrics of "Secret Love" convey the evolution of a hidden love that ultimately cannot be contained, leading to the singer embracing and sharing their feelings openly.


Line by Line Meaning

Once I had a secret love
There was a time when I had a love that I kept hidden


That lived within the heart of me
It resided deep within my heart


All too soon my secret love
But before long, my hidden love


Became impatient to be free
Started to yearn for freedom, longing to reveal itself


So I told a friendly star
Therefore, I confided in a star that seemed approachable


The way that dreamers often do
In the manner that dreamers frequently behave


Just how wonderful you are
Expressing the incredible qualities you possess


And why I am so in love with you
And why I am deeply in love with you


Now I shout it from the highest hills
Now, I proclaim it passionately in the most prominent locations


Even told the golden daffodils
I have even shared this with the radiant daffodils


At last my heart's an open door
Finally, my heart is transparent and accessible


And my secret love's no secret anymore
And my once hidden love is no longer concealed




Lyrics © Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Francis Webster, Sammy Fain

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