Secret Smile

Semisonic

About Secret Smile

"Secret Smile" is a song by American rock band Semisonic. The 1999 single was one of the cornerstones of the band's international success. A live version of the song recorded at The Gorge Amphitheatre, as well as a mix by The Orb had previously been released as a B-side to "Singing in My Sleep". The song was featured in the film Simply Irresistible and in the TV series Charmed and Dawson's Creek. Songwriter Dan Wilson has said that the melody for the song came to him in a dream, and he woke up in the middle of the night, rushed to a piano, and wrote it down.  


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Nobody knows it but you've got a secret smile 
And you use it only for me 
Nobody knows it but you've got a secret smile 
And you use it only for me 
So use it and prove it 
Remove this whirling sadness 
I'm losing  I'm bluesing 
But you can't save me from madness 

Nobody knows it but you've got a secret smile 
And you use it only for me 
Nobody knows it but you've got a secret smile 
And you use it only for me 

So save me I'm waiting 
I'm needing, hear me pleading 
And soothe me, improve me 
I'm grieving, I'm barely believing it now, now 

When you are flying around and around the world 
And I'm lying a lonely 
I know there's something sacred and free reserved 
And received by me only

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Semisonic

Semisonic is an American alternative rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1995. The band has three members: Dan Wilson (lead vocals, guitar), John Munson (bass guitar, backing vocals, keyboard), and Jacob Slichter (drums, percussion, keyboard). They are best known for their late 1990s hit singles "Closing Time", "Singing in My Sleep" and "Secret Smile". more »

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Written by: DAN WILSON

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Secret Smile" is a song by the American alternative rock band, Semisonic. It was released in 1998 as the second single from their second studio album, "Feeling Strangely Fine".
Chart Performance
The song became Semisonic's most successful single in the UK, peaking at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Composition
The song is composed in the key of E major.
Song Interpretation
The "secret smile" referred to in the song can be interpreted as an intimate gesture shared by two people in love, known only to them.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been praised for its melodic sophistication and the emotional rawness of its lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for "Secret Smile" features the band performing the song interspersed with shots of couples displaying their own 'secret smiles'.
Song Writing
"Secret Smile" was written by the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist Dan Wilson. The slow tempo song is believed to have been written for an enigmatic woman who has a special, secret smile.
Live Performance
"Secret Smile" is a crowd favorite during Semisonic's live performances and often elicits enthusiastic sing-alongs from the audience.
Legacy
Even more than two decades after its release, "Secret Smile" continues to enjoy significant radio play and has secured its place as a pop-rock classic.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists in various genres, testifying to its enduring popularity and influence.
Usage in Media
"Secret Smile" has been used in several television shows and movies, including the popular American sitcom "Dawson's Creek".

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