Secret

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

About Secret

"Secret" is a song by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, released as a single from their 1985 album Crush. Paul Humphreys sings lead vocals on the track. It became their second US Billboard Hot 100 entry, peaking at number 63, and also made number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was featured in the movie Arthur 2: On the Rocks and on its soundtrack album.


Year:
1988
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I've got a secret and I can't explain
All the time I've waited for this day
All along I was never in doubt
I've always knew it could ever get out
There are things that I cannot tell
And there are things that you know damn well
This is getting very hard for me
I guess you'd better just wait and see
Shut up!
This is all
This is all
Secret.
You brought a message and the message was clear
All the time you wipe away that tear
All I want is to hold your hand
To see the sun and walk the sand
You make me sad as you make me glad
And now you see all my secret is is love (is love...)
Everyday I'm always there
You can't fight me
And make me feel it's worth my while
And then I look around and you're not there
And every day you say you can't hang out beware
Secret.
This is all
This is all
Secret.
I got a secret and I can't explain
.. is this all
All I want is to hold your hand
.. is this all
All along I was never in doubt
.. is this all
To see the sun and to walk the sand
.. is this all Secret
(fade)
I got a secret and I can't explain
All I want is to hold your hand

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Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) are a British New Wave group formed in 1978, whose founding members, Andy McCluskey (vocals, bass guitar) and Paul Humphreys (keyboards, vocals), are originally from the Wirral Peninsula, England. The band rose to fame with their fourth single "Enola Gay", which became a major hit throughout Europe in 1980, and achieved worldwide popularity the following year with their third album Architecture & Morality. Regarded as the band's seminal work, it spawned three international hit singles and propelled them to superstar status in their home country. OMD, whose music frequently eschewed traditional pop music arrangements in favour of experimentation, were retrospectively described by AllMusic's Ned Raggett as having been… more »

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Written by: PAUL DAVID HUMPHREYS

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Secret" was released as the second single of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark's (OMD) sixth studio album "Crush" in 1985.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and became the band's third hit to enter the top 20 of this charts. - It also reached number 63 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Composition
"Secret" was written by band members Paul Humphreys and Andy McCluskey. - Co-produced by Stephen Hague, who later became known for his work with Pet Shop Boys, it had a lush, polished synth-pop sound that differed from their previous recordings.
Music Video
The music video for "Secret" was directed by John Scarlett-Davis and filmed in the United States. - The clip portrays the band performing in a desert setting interspersed with scenes of a woman wandering alone in the desert.
Band Perspective
In several interviews, Andy McCluskey has said that "Secret" was one of his favorite songs to perform live.
Fans' Response
The song is still a favorite among fans and often included in the band's live performances.
Song Legacy
Due to its popularity in the US, "Secret" helped solidify OMD's presence in the American music scene during the mid-'80s new wave era.
Cover Versions
"Secret" has been covered by several artists over the years, including indie pop band "The Postmarks" in 2007.
Album Success
On the back of the success of "Secret," the "Crush" album also performed well commercially, reaching number 36 on the UK Albums Chart.
Band's Popularity
Despite the band's numerous hits, OMD remains mostly associated with "Secret," particularly in the United States. It's often referred to as the OMD's signature song.

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