Secret Journey
The Police
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Upon a secret journey I met a holy man His blindness was his wisdom I'm such a lonely man And as the world was turning It rolled itself in pain This does not seem to touch you He pointed to the rain You will see light in the darkness You will make some sense of this And when you've made your secret journey You will find this love you miss And on the days that followed I listened to his words I strained to understand him I chased his thoughts like birds You will see light in the darkness You will make some sense of this And when you've made your secret journey You will find this love you miss You will see light in the darkness You will make some sense of this You will see joy in this sadness You will find this love you miss And when you've made your secret journey You will be a holy man When you've made your secret journey You will be a holy man When you've made your secret journey You will be a holy man When you've made your secret journey You will be a holy man
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Written by: Gordon Sumner
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9 facts about this song
Album Details"Secret Journey" is part of "The Police's" fifth and last album "Ghost in the Machine." Released in 1981, this album marked the height of the band's career.
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Music StyleThe song reflects The Police’s fusion style combining rock, jazz, and punk. It's filled with mystical, transcendental lyrics backed by a strong percussive beat and distinct bass line.
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Lyrics InsightsLead vocalist and bassist, Sting, wrote the track. Sting was heavily into yoga and meditation during this period, which reflects in the song's lyrics about a mystical journey beyond space and time.
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Chart Performance“Secret Journey” was released as a single in the U.S. in 1982, following the single "Spirits in the Material World." Although it wasn't as successful as other tracks from the album, it did manage to reach No. 46 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideosThe video for this song features footage of The Police performing live during their "Ghost in the Machine" tour. It also includes clips of band members goofing around backstage.
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Live Performances"Secret Journey" was performed live regularly on the band's "Ghost in the Machine" tour but has rarely been performed since. It was notably performed during their reunion tour in 2007–08.
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Album LegacyThe album "Ghost in the Machine," which features "Secret Journey," is listed at No. 322 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
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Song InterpretationThe lyrics could be interpreted as a spiritual journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. It encourages listeners to embark on a secret journey that would open their eyes to a new perception of the world around them.
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Fun FactAlthough the band was British, the title of the song is an English translation of a Navajo blessing, suggesting an interesting cultural blend.
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