Outside of any other context, the lyrics seem to be a declaration from one lover to another that, although they have not separated in reality, their relationship has been over for quite some time (hence, a secret from others) and that it's time for them to separate and find new partners.
Outside of any other context, the lyrics seem to be a declaration from one lover to another that, although they have not separated in reality, their relationship has been over for quite some time (hence, a secret from others) and that it's time for them to separate and find new partners.