Secret Smile — Semisonic Lyrics
Soundtrack: One Day (Netflix)
Secret Smile Song Lyrics
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 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 now, now
When you are flying around and around the world
And I'm lying alonely
I know there's something sacred and free reserved
And received by me only
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 save me from madness now, now
When you are flying around and around the world
And I'm lying alonely
I know there's something sacred and free reserved
And received by me only
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
Nobody knows it
Nobody knows it
Nobody knows it but you've got a secret
[Repeats into fade out]
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Main Message and Theme
The central theme of "Secret Smile" revolves around the unique and personal connecyions that provide comfort and support in times of need. The "secret smile" serves as a metaphor for the private, intimate moments shared between two people, moments that hold the power to heal and bring joy. The song emphasizes the significance of these personal connections in navigating life's challenges, highlighting how a simple act of love can be a sanctuary from the world's turbulence.
Emotion and Style
With its gentle instrumentation and Dan Wilson's soothing vocals, "Secret Smile" exudes warmth and intimacy. The song's arrangement, featuring piano, guitar, and subtle percussion, creates a serene atmosphere that complements the lyrical content. The chorus, with its repetitive affirmation of the secret smile shared "only for me," reinforces the song's message of exclusive emotional support and connection.
Interpretation and Analysis
The repeated lines, "Nobody knows it but you've got a secret smile / And you use it only for me," underscore the song's exploration of the deeply personal and private nature of love. This refrain highlights the idea that within every relationship, there are elements known and cherished only by the people involved.
The verses, "So use it and prove it / Remove this whirling sadness / I'm losing, I'm bluesing / But you can save me from madness," express a plea for emotional rescue and the belief in the transformative power of the loved one's smile. This sentiment is further echoed in the lines, "So save me, I'm waiting / I'm needing, hear me pleading," illustrating the vulnerability and dependence on this source of joy and comfort.
The bridge, "When you are flying around and around the world / And I'm lying alonely / I know there's something sacred and free reserved / And received by me only," speaks to the enduring and exclusive nature of this connection, even in the face of physical separation or loneliness. It suggests a spiritual dimension to the relationship, where the sacred and free are preserved for the narrator alone.
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