Secret
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
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I've got a secret I can't explain And all the time I've waited for this day All along I was never in doubt I always knew it would never 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 This is all, this is all You heard a message and the message was clear And 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 and you make me glad And now you see all my secret is this love Is love, is love All my secret is this love Everyday you're always there You comfort me and make me feel it's worth my while And then I look around and you're not there And everyday you say you care and I'll beware This is all, this is all I've got a secret and I can't explain All I want is to hold your hand All along I was never in doubt To see the sun and to walk the sand
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Band PerspectiveIn several interviews, Andy McCluskey has said that "Secret" was one of his favorite songs to perform live.
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Fans' ResponseThe song is still a favorite among fans and often included in the band's live performances.
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Song LegacyDue to its popularity in the US, "Secret" helped solidify OMD's presence in the American music scene during the mid-'80s new wave era.
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Cover Versions"Secret" has been covered by several artists over the years, including indie pop band "The Postmarks" in 2007.
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Album SuccessOn the back of the success of "Secret," the "Crush" album also performed well commercially, reaching number 36 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Band's PopularityDespite 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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