The band's music is a mixture of 1960s-style psychedelia and folk-rock with old-fashioned country and modern alternative rock influences. The Coral have released nine albums (The Coral, Magic and Medicine, Nightfreak and the Sons of Becker, The Invisible Invasion, Roots & Echoes, The Singles Collection/Magic & Mysteries, Butterfly House, The Curse of Love, and Distance Inbetween). Their self-titled debut album was nominated for the 2002 Mercury Music Prize and later voted the fourth best album of the year by NME Magazine. It was announced on 9 January 2008 that Bill Ryder-Jones would be leaving, but the band would continue as a 5-piece.
Secret Kiss
The Coral Lyrics
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Some kind of forgotten bliss
On this summers eve
Though the seasons deceive
Corrupt my honesty
You still make me believe
Is this the rock?
Down the river to the docks
That's where we'll meet
Where the pale light creeps
Into her majesty
You still make me believe
So far away (so far away)
So far away (so far away)
Can't get away (so far away)
So far away
But that's alright
But that's alright
Jewels and pearls
And all the wonders of the world
Mean nothing until I return
In time for tea
Sat on my settee
Lost in my memories
You still make me believe
You make me believe
You make me believe
You make me believe
The Coral's song "Secret Kiss" is a beautifully nostalgic and romantic track that speaks to the bittersweet feeling of remembering a moment of happiness that has slipped away. The lyrics "Secret kiss reminded me of what I miss, some kind of forgotten bliss" paint a picture of a moment that is so sweet and special that it stays with you for a lifetime. Despite the passing of time and the changing of seasons, this memory lingers on, and even though it is gone, it still has the power to make you smile.
The song takes a more melancholic turn in the second verse, with the lyrics "Corrupt my honesty, you still make me believe. Is this the rock that you didn't need to cross?" suggesting that the singer's memory of this secret kiss might be tinged with regret or a sense of missed opportunity. However, the chorus brings back the feeling of hope and lightness that characterizes the rest of the song, with the refrain "you still make me believe" repeating like a mantra.
Overall, "Secret Kiss" is a beautiful track that captures the magic and sweetness of a moment in time, with all its joy and longing. It speaks to the power of memory, and the way that even the smallest things can stay with us for a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
Secret kiss reminded me of what I miss
Thinking about that secret kiss made me remember what I'm missing
Some kind of forgotten bliss
It was a kind of joy that I had forgotten
On this summers eve
It happened on a summer night
Though the seasons deceive
Despite the changing seasons
Corrupt my honesty
You make me lie
You still make me believe
I still believe in you
Is this the rock?
Is this the obstacle?
That you didn't need to cross
That you could have avoided?
Down the river to the docks
We'll meet down the river at the docks
That's where we'll meet
That's our meeting place
Where the pale light creeps
Where the faint light shines
Into her majesty
I am in awe of her beauty and grace
So far away (so far away)
You are so far away
Can't get away (so far away)
I can't escape this distance
But that's alright
But it's okay
Jewels and pearls
All the material things
And all the wonders of the world
All the amazing things in the world
Mean nothing until I return
They're meaningless until I'm back
In time for tea
In time for a comforting cup of tea
Sat on my settee
Sitting on my couch
Lost in my memories
Lost in thought about the past
You make me believe
You give me hope and faith
You make me believe
You make me believe in us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES SKELLY
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Mario F Sánchez
One of the most underrated bands of the early 00's
Daniel Allan
Criminally underrated!!
Lorraine Harris
@Daniel Allan I couldn't agree more,
Damn Daniel
I think it's because their tone of genre varrys alot on their songs which puts people off but I love it
Damn Daniel
I always pick up albums and I'm like "eww I don't like this genre" but here I get so much variety
∫ ∛yourmom dx
Just recently found them. This is one of my favorites by them.
Maria de Miguel
Why The Coral doesn't rule the world is one of those inexplicable mysteries. Great songs + great aesthetic = what's not to like?
studiobit
One of the best bands from the last decade
Uma prosa com Martinha
Eu amo esta banda. I love this band
Edu Moraes
Conheci na finada MTV Brasil