Secret love
Tony Booth Lyrics

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Now my secret love's no secret anymore
Once I had a secret love
That lived within the heart of me
All too soon my secret love
Became impatient to be free
And so I told a friendly star
The way that lovers often do
Just how wonderful you are

And why I'm so in love with you
Now I shout it from the highest hill
I even told the golden deffodils
And now my heart's an open door

And my secret love's no secret anymore
[ fiddle ] And my secret love's no secret anymore

Overall Meaning

Tony Booth's song "Secret Love" talks about the feeling of being in love with someone secretly, and the relief of finally being able to express it openly. The singer had a secret love that he kept to himself, but eventually, it became too much for him to hold inside. He confided in a friendly star and told them about the person that he was in love with and just how wonderful they are to him. As time went by, his love grew stronger and he wanted to share his feelings with the world. He shouted it from the highest hill and told even the golden daffodils. Now, his heart is an open door and his secret love is no longer a secret.

The message in "Secret Love" is timeless and relatable. The song is more than just confessing love; it is about the courage to share your feelings with the world. Sometimes, holding onto a secret love can be painful, and finding the strength to speak up can be liberating. The song's message is positive and encourages listeners to share their love with others without fear or shame.

Line by Line Meaning

Now my secret love's no secret anymore
I can't keep my feelings for you a secret any longer

Once I had a secret love
I used to hide my love for you

That lived within the heart of me
I kept my love for you deeply hidden

All too soon my secret love
I couldn't keep my love for you hidden any longer

Became impatient to be free
My love for you became too strong to keep to myself

And so I told a friendly star
I confided in someone (or something) that wouldn't judge me

The way that lovers often do
I expressed my love for you in a way that's typical for people in love

Just how wonderful you are
I described all the amazing things about you

And why I'm so in love with you
I explained why I have such strong feelings for you

Now I shout it from the highest hill
I proudly declare my love for you to anyone who will listen

I even told the golden deffodils
I shared my love for you with even the flowers