Josephine (Too Many Secrets)
Jon English
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Oh Jo-osephine, well you won't fi-ind your dream At the local movie show, the only place you go-o And I've seen your face at night, out in the glow of the projection light 'Cause up o-on the scree-een are all the people you might have been I know-ow-ow, I can see That they'll never give you all the things you're gonna get from me And I know-ow-ow, yes I know-ow That you're just another lo-onely gir-irl with no place to go-o But Josephi-ine (Josephine), don't look in my eyes, you've got too many secrets Oh, Josephi-i-ine (Josephine), they ain't crocodile cries or Hollywood features But Josephine, I believe (Josephine), you can try 'em out on me Just try 'em on me I believe, I belie-ieve Oh Jo-osephine, well you won't fi-ind your place Up on a movie screen, with a different name and a different face And I know-ow, what they say That you never wanted life, all you want is a three act play And I know-ow-ow, 'cause I trie-ied Just to make you talk about thi-ings you wanted to hi-i-ide But Josephi-i-ine (Josephine), don't look in my eye-eyes 'Cause you've got too many secrets Oh Josephi-i-ine (Josephine), they ain't crocodile cries or Hollywood features But, Josephine I believe (Josephine), you can try 'em out on me 'Cause you see, I don't want to tell ya I know all the answers But Ill pay my money, take my chances Baby I don't want to see ya all alone At the end of the show when the light goes on 'Cause I ain't no star-are, I don't know that sce-ene I know what I a-a-am, and I believe in Josephi-ine Josephine, I believe, I belie-ieve Josephine, just try 'em out on me Josephine, I believe, I belie-ieve Josephine, try to sing your song to me Josephine,
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
Written by: JONATHAN JAMES ENGLISH, TIM FRIESE-GREEN
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Josephine (Too Many Secrets)" is a song by Jon English, a multi-talented English-born Australian singer, songwriter, musician, and actor.
|
Release InformationThe song was released in 1983, from his album "Some People (Have All The Fun)".
|
Album Information"Some People (Have All The Fun)", the album from which "Josephine (Too Many Secrets)" originates, is Jon English's seventh studio album.
|
Music StyleThe song is a blend of rock and pop, typical of Jon English's style that made him popular in the 1970s and 80s.
|
Chart PerformanceWhile Jon English had numerous hits in the Australian music charts, "Josephine (Too Many Secrets)" did not chart as highly as some of his other songs.
|
CollaborationJon English often collaborated with other artists, including for "Josephine (Too Many Secrets)", which strengthens the rich layers of the song.
|
Lyrics InterpretationThe song touches on themes of concealed truths and the complexities within relationships, as implied by the title "Josephine (Too Many Secrets)".
|
Cover VersionsWhile there have been cover performances of the song by fans and music enthusiasts over the years, there are no recorded covers by established artists.
|
Live PerformancesJon English performed "Josephine (Too Many Secrets)" frequently at his concerts, where it was often received enthusiastically by fans.
|
LegacyDespite not being one of his most commercially successful songs, "Josephine (Too Many Secrets)" remains a favorite amongst hardcore Jon English fans for its memorable melody and in-depth lyrics.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Josephine (Too Many Secrets) Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 31 Oct. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/14323187/Jon+English/Josephine+%28Too+Many+Secrets%29>.
Discuss the Josephine (Too Many Secrets) Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In