2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:

The Secret by Rick Poplawski

Lyrics

Didn’t know you held a secret
Kept it from me all the while
All I knew is what I saw
Both in your eyes
And in your smile

Lost in my dreams about you
But found I never understood
That you held that secret in your head

Fooled me real good

I didn’t see that hidden truth
Deep down inside your mind
Yeah I thought that I was really free
Couldn’t see that I was blind

You kept that secret from me
Cool as an autumn breeze
You kept that secret from me
Hidden in the deepest seas

All I knew was
That you kept me right
Held me close to you
On through the night
With your arms around me
Oh so tight

But you still kept that secret

You kept that secret from me
Cool as an autumn breeze
You kept that secret from me
Hidden in the deepest seas

I didn’t see that truth
Deep inside your mind
Yeah thought that I was really free
Couldn’t see that I was blind

But, that’s ok because..

I was wrapped around your finger
It’s where I was meant to be
Knew I’d lost my heart to you
Didn’t care you didn’t see

I knew that there was something
I didn’t need to know
‘Cause a secret’s not a secret
If you feel the need to show

You still hold that secret with you
But that’s ok with me
I’m just happy that I’m with you
Yeah that’s how it’s gonna be

I’m still wrapped around your finger
It’s still where I’m meant to be
And my heart’s still lost
For a lifetime
And your secret’s safe with me

Your secret’s safe with me

Yeah your secret’s safe with me

Oh yeah
Your secret’s safe with me

I have my own secrets baby…

Your secret’s safe with me

Bio

Started writing lyrics 6 months ago..now over 100 songs penned and loving every minute of it.

Co-author(s)

Lyrics Competition Results

Emotional Impact:
10/ 20
Technical Skill:
12/ 20
Memorability:
6/ 20
Storytelling:
10/ 20
Imagery:
5/ 20
Total Score:
43/ 100
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