Secret Love
The Clebanoff Strings and Orchestra Lyrics
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Things you do come back to yous as if they knew the way
On, the tricks your mind can play
It seems we stood and talked like this before
We looked at each other in the same way then
But i can't remember where or when
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
But I can't remember where or when
Some things that happened for the first time
Seem to be happening again and so it seems we have met before
And laughed before and loved before but who knows where or when
The lyrics to The Clebanoff Strings and Orchestra's song "Secret Love" explore the theme of déjà vu and the idea of experiencing a connection with someone that feels familiar, even though the circumstances may be unclear. The opening lines suggest that sometimes we feel as though we have lived certain moments before, and that our actions and experiences may come back to us as if they were predestined. This hints at the tricks our minds can play, perhaps alluding to the mysterious workings of memory and perception.
The following verses describe a conversation and interaction between two individuals who feel a strong sense of familiarity. They mention looking at each other in the same way and wearing the same clothes, as if they have experienced this encounter before. However, despite this strong feeling of connection, they cannot remember where or when they may have met previously.
The lyrics suggest that certain experiences in life, even if they happen for the first time, can feel like they are repeating or echoing past moments. There is a sense of inevitability and a recognition of a shared history, even though the specifics remain elusive. The song ends with the acknowledgment that they may have laughed, loved, and met before, but the exact details and circumstances remain a mystery.
Overall, "Secret Love" conveys a sense of the inexplicable nature of human connections and the uncanny feeling of encountering someone who feels familiar yet unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometime you think you've lived before all that you live today
At times, you may feel as if you have experienced everything happening to you today in the past, as if it's a recurring pattern.
Things you do come back to yous as if they knew the way
Your actions seem to come back to you in familiar ways, as if they possess prior knowledge of the path to take.
On, the tricks your mind can play
Oh, the deceptive games your mind can engage in, making you believe in illusions and creating false familiarity.
It seems we stood and talked like this before
It appears as though we have previously stood in the same spot, engaging in a conversation reminiscent of this one.
We looked at each other in the same way then
Our gaze upon each other carries the same intensity and emotions as it did in a past encounter.
But i can't remember where or when
However, the specific time or place of our previous connection remains elusive in my memory.
The clothes you're wearing are the clothes you wore
The garments you currently adorn resemble those you wore during our previous encounter.
The smile you are smiling you were smiling then
The smile that graces your face now mirrors the very same expression you wore in our previous meeting.
But I can't remember where or when
Yet, I am unable to recall the precise details of our earlier meeting, be it the location or time.
Some things that happened for the first time
Certain occurrences that took place initially are now appearing to repeat, giving the illusion of familiarity.
Seem to be happening again and so it seems we have met before
They appear to be recurring, leading me to believe that we have crossed paths and shared experiences in the past.
And laughed before and loved before but who knows where or when
We have experienced laughter and love together previously, but the exact details of our past encounters remain uncertain.
Lyrics © Tratore, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paul Francis Webster, Sammy Fain
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