Secret
Madonna
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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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Written by: Dallas Austin, Madonna Louise Ciccone, Shep Pettibone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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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."
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Production DetailsThe 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.
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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.
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Release and PromotionThe 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."
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critical ResponseMany 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.
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Live PerformancesMadonna 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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