Secret

Madonna

About Secret

"Secret" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna from her sixth studio album, Bedtime Stories (1994). It was released on September 27, 1994 as the lead single from the album by Maverick Records. The singer originally recorded the song on a demo with producer Shep Pettibone. However, Dallas Austin replaced Pettibone's role as the producer and reworked its composition, earning him a writing credit alongside Madonna. It was a departure from Madonna's previous musical style since up to that point in her career, her music had mostly been big-sounding dance tracks and melodic ballads. "Secret" combined the pop and R&B genres with instrumentation from an acoustic guitar, drums and strings, while lyrically talking about a lover having a secret. The song was released accompanied by eight different remixes by DJ Junior Vasquez, who re-used Madonna's vocals, but changed the composition of the track completely. Unusual for a singer in the mid-1990s, Madonna talked about the new single on the Internet, leaving an audio message for her fans as well as a snippet of the song. "Secret" received favorable reviews from music critics, who praised Madonna's vocal delivery and its mid-tempo R&B groove, deeming it seductive and soulful. The song was also a commercial success. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In the United Kingdom, it reached a peak of number five, becoming her record-breaking 35th consecutive top-ten single on the UK Singles Chart. Elsewhere, it reached number one in Canada, Finland, and Switzerland, and the top five in Australia, Denmark, France, New Zealand and Spain. 


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1994
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Things haven't been the same
Since you came into my life
You found a way to touch my soul
And I'm never, ever, ever gonna let it go

Happiness lies in your own hand
It took me much too long to understand
How it could be
Until you shared your secret with me

Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret

You gave me back the paradise
That I thought I lost for good
You helped me find the reasons why
It took me by surprise that you understood
You knew all along
What I never wanted to say
Until I learned to love myself
I was never ever lovin' anybody else

Happiness lies in your own hand
It took me much too long to understand
How it could be
Until you shared your secret with me

Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret

Mmm mmm 
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret

Happiness lies in your own hand
It took me much too long to understand
How it could be
Until you shared your secret with me

Mmm mmm 
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret

Mmm mmm 
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over, mmm mmm
Something's comin' over me
My baby's got a secret

Mmm mmm, my baby's got a secret
Mmm mmm, my baby's got a secret
Mmm mmm, my baby's got a secret for me

Mmm mmm, mmm mmm, mmm mmm

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Madonna

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Ciccone /tʃɪˈkoʊneɪ/ chi-KOH-nay; August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, director, dancer and entrepreneur. She has sold more than 300 million records worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records. Considered to be one of the "25 Most Powerful Women of the Past Century" by Time for being an influential figure in contemporary music, she is known for continuously reinventing both her music and image, and for retaining a standard of autonomy within the recording industry. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy. more »

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Written by: Dallas Austin, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Shep Pettibone

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8 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Secret" was Madona's record-extending 35th consecutive top ten single in the UK, a run dating back to "Like a Virgin" in 1984. - This track was also Madonna's 29th top ten hit in the U.S. It reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. - In Australia, the track peaked at number five and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association.
Album Association
"Secret" was the first single from Madonna's sixth studio album, "Bedtime Stories." - It was the lead single off the album and was also featured on Madonna’s greatest hits compilation, “Celebration."
Production Details
The song was produced by Madonna and Dallas Austin. This was their first collaboration. - The track was recorded at "Maison Rouge Studios" in London, England and "DARP Studios" in Atlanta, Georgia.
Song Composition
"Secret" is set in the time signature of common time, having a tempo of 84 beats per minute. - The song is composed in the key of A minor, with Madonna's voice spanning from E3 to C5.
Release and Promotion
The song was released on September 27, 1994, by Maverick Records. - For promotion, Madonna premiered the song during an episode of the American broadcast of the UK music program "Top of the Pops."
Music Video
The music video for "Secret" was shot in Harlem, NY, and Madonna's girl-next-door image in the video is completely opposite to the dominatrix image portrayed in her previous single "Human Nature." - It was directed by photographer Melodie McDaniel, who primarily works in the fields of fashion and documentary photography.
Critical Response
Many music critics noted a shift in Madonna's music style in "Secret", moving from her high energy dance music to more soulful, R&B grooves. - Critics praised Madonna's vocal delivery in this song, deeming it more expressive and emotive as compared to her previous records. Some even described it as one of her best vocal performances.
Live Performances
Madonna performed "Secret" on several promotional appearances, including the first MTV Europe Music Awards in 1994. - This song was included in the set list of her Drowned World Tour in 2001 and Tears of a Clown show in 2016. It was the first time she performed the track live since 1995.

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