In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Lost your toy lover boy
In the mirror take a look
You're much older now
You used to be twenty-three
Suddenly the summer ends
And you don't know how
It was in this fun, hit and run
Sweeter was your lemonade
Always on the prowl
Just one dance, no romance
Living like an alley cat
And you sure could howl
Your secret's safe with me
You're tired and lonely
The only cure will be love
Your secret's safe with me
Ain't no contender
You got no fist in your glove
Your secret's safe with me
You're searching for someone
Whose got no lies to conceal
Your secret's safe with me
Waiting for someone
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
Whose eyes will tell you it's
Live and learn wait your turn
Don't you know the deepest love
Comes to those who wait
Why be smart, hear your heart
Leading you to someone who
Know it's not too late
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Tired and lonely
The only cure will be love
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Ain't no contender
You got no fist in your glove
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
You're searching for someone
Who's got no lies to conceal
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Waiting for someone
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Will tell you it's real)
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Whose eyes will tell you it's real)
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Whose eyes will tell you it's real)
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Whose eyes will tell you it's real)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Tired and lonely
The only cure will be love
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Ain't no contender
You got no fist in your glove
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Searching for someone
Who's got no lies to conceal
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Waiting for someone
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
In the mirror take a look
You're much older now
You used to be twenty-three
Suddenly the summer ends
And you don't know how
It was in this fun, hit and run
Sweeter was your lemonade
Always on the prowl
Just one dance, no romance
Living like an alley cat
And you sure could howl
Your secret's safe with me
You're tired and lonely
The only cure will be love
Your secret's safe with me
Ain't no contender
You got no fist in your glove
Your secret's safe with me
You're searching for someone
Whose got no lies to conceal
Your secret's safe with me
Waiting for someone
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
Whose eyes will tell you it's
Live and learn wait your turn
Don't you know the deepest love
Comes to those who wait
Why be smart, hear your heart
Leading you to someone who
Know it's not too late
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Tired and lonely
The only cure will be love
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Ain't no contender
You got no fist in your glove
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
You're searching for someone
Who's got no lies to conceal
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Waiting for someone
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Will tell you it's real)
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Whose eyes will tell you it's real)
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Whose eyes will tell you it's real)
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
(Whose eyes will tell you it's real)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Tired and lonely
The only cure will be love
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Ain't no contender
You got no fist in your glove
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Searching for someone
Who's got no lies to conceal
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Waiting for someone
Whose eyes will tell you it's real
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Your secret's safe with me
(Your secret's safe with me)
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings, edited by Johnzki
Your Secret's Safe with Me Lyrics as written by Michael Franks
Lyrics © EVA DEAKNE NEMETH AKA EVITA
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