Rohan Heath (born 19 July 1964) was the driving force behind the group. He played keyboards, but crucially wrote and produced their songs. Heath had formerly worked with Yargo and A Guy Called Gerald. Urban Cookie Collectiveβs original vocalist was Diane Charlemagne (b - 22 February 1964, d - 28 October 2015), who co-wrote some of their tracks. The other main members were Simon Bertall (b - 17 October 1967) and Peter Samson (bongos) (b - 15 May, 1968). Guest rappers took part from time to time to create an eclectic mix in the studio.
Heath had learned classical piano as a child, and decided on a career in music after abandoning a PhD at Vermont University. After a tour of Japan supporting the Happy Mondays, he left A Guy Called Gerald to release βHardcore Uproarβ under the title of βTogetherβ, which made number 12 in the UK singles chart in August 1990. After a brief stint with Eek A Mouse, he created the Urban Cookie Collective in 1992.
They achieved a major breakthrough in 1993 with βThe Key The Secretβ, which peaked at #2 in the UK, #3 in Australia and #5 in Germany. It was originally a track written at home by Heath, in a soul and hip hop vein. After a subsequent re-mix provoked a massive club response it was picked up by the Pulse 8 record label. The follow-up release was βFeels Like Heavenβ which was also very successful. But, slowly diminishing returns met subsequent releases.
The Secret
Urban Cookie Collective Lyrics
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I've got the key to another way
I've got the key, I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key (yeah, yeah)
Aha, yeah, yeah
Aha, yeah yeah
I've got the key (yeah, yeah)
Aha, yeah, yeah
Aha, yeah yeah
Aha, yeah yeah
I've got the key
I've got the key, I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key, I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key
I've got the key
I've got the key, yeah, yeah
Aha, yeah, yeah
Aha, yeah, yeah
Aha, yeah, yeah,
I've got the key (yeah, yeah)
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Aha, yeah, yeah
Aha, yeah, yeah
I've got the key
(Ooh)
Yeah, yeah, aha
Yeah, yeah, aha
Yeah, yeah, aha
Yeah, yeah (I've got the key)
Yeah, yeah, aha
Yeah, yeah, aha
Yeah, yeah, aha
Yeah, yeah (I've got the key)
Ooh
I've got the key
I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key
I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key
I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key
I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key
I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
I've got the key
I've got the secret
I've got the key to another way
Urban Cookie Collectiveβs song, βThe Key, The Secretβ is a classic from the 90s with a positive message about taking control of one's life by unlocking the potential that is often hidden within us. The songβs chorus, βIβve got the key, Iβve got the secret, Iβve got the key to another way,β suggests taking the initiative to make changes and overcome obstacles, to unlock a brighter future.
The key and the secret in the song can be interpreted as a metaphor for discovering one's hidden potential and unlocking it. The singer is proclaiming that they possess the knowledge needed to reveal a new path in life. This path, whether it be a new job, a new love interest or simply a new perspective, is only accessible once someone unlocks the door that holds it back.
Overall, the song conveys a message of hope and positivity. It reminds listeners that there is always the potential for positive change and that one should never give up on achieving their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the key, I've got the secret
I know what it takes, I hold the knowledge to something special.
I've got the key to another way
I can show you a path different from what you know, a unique course to your destination.
I've got the key (yeah, yeah)
I'm confident and sure of my knowledge, I can help guide you.
I've got the key
My knowledge is unique and essential to achieve something new.
Yeah, yeah, aha
I'm excited to share what I know.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ELVIO MORATTO, RICCARDO PERSI, DAVIDE RIZZATTI, ROHAN VERNON HEATH
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leonie cann
2022 and this song is still makes me wanna dance all my troubles away.
roughchippy
....they literally playing this, NOW, on my local station....29 years old....wow, u know when u old but u don't feel it....I got this on cd single, from back in the day π
Lueez Bee
Do it. Dance in every room ππ»πͺ©πΊπΌ
Lueez Bee
@roughchippy Iβve still got it on cassette single!!
J. B.
Me too, one of my favourite childhood songs, always played on my cassette recorder β€
TommyGaupo86
I'm listening away now in Tokyo. Regardless of life this always heals me.
Shayne Sparkes
Such a massive tune, back in the days I remember this at a school disco lol those were the days. This track still holds up
marijn degen
Nothing goes together like:
- the 90s
- my dads car
- compact cassette
- this song
XSM
and panda pops
Pax Webb
One of the best dance songs of the 90s (and most underrated)