Secret

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) is known for their synth-pop sound that emerged from the post-punk movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their song 'Secret' encapsulates the essence of a synth-driven melody combined with heartfelt lyrics. The song speaks of a hidden love, a secret that the narrator finds difficult to express. The repeated line 'I got a secret and I can't explain' suggests an internal struggle between the desire to reveal his feelings and the fear of the consequences that such a revelation might bring.

The lyrics also touch upon the theme of longing and the pain of unrequited love. The narrator waits for the day he can share his secret, indicating a sense of anticipation and hope. However, there's also a sense of resignation, as he acknowledges that there are things he cannot tell and that the object of his affection might already be aware of his feelings ('there are things that you know damn well'). The emotional turmoil is further highlighted by the contrast between the joy ('you make me glad') and the sadness ('you make me sad') that this secret love brings him.

The chorus of the song, 'My secret, oh, my secret is this love,' ultimately reveals that the secret is the narrator's love for someone. The simplicity of this revelation is powerful, as it underscores the complexity of emotions and the vulnerability involved in harboring such a secret. The song's structure, with its repetitive and haunting 'Seeeecret' whispers, adds to the mystique and the sense of an intimate confession that is both personal and universal in its theme of hidden affection.