Secret Smile
Semisonic
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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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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".
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Chart PerformanceThe song became Semisonic's most successful single in the UK, peaking at No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of E major.
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Song InterpretationThe "secret smile" referred to in the song can be interpreted as an intimate gesture shared by two people in love, known only to them.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has been praised for its melodic sophistication and the emotional rawness of its lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Secret Smile" features the band performing the song interspersed with shots of couples displaying their own 'secret smiles'.
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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.
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Live Performance"Secret Smile" is a crowd favorite during Semisonic's live performances and often elicits enthusiastic sing-alongs from the audience.
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LegacyEven 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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists in various genres, testifying to its enduring popularity and influence.
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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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