Throwback Thursday: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – “Secret”

Throwback Thursday: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark – “Secret”

Most of the TBT entries on this website are old songs I have a long-standing relationship with, but every now and then, I post an old song that is totally new to me. Today is one of those days.

I was deep in my new wave bag this week when I stumbled upon “Secret” by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), and I fell in love instantly. It had all the things I tend to look for in a good song, and I proceeded to listen to it at least 10 times in a row.

Released in ‘85 as the second single from the group’s sixth LP, Crush, “Secret” is sung from the perspective of an admirer who is keeping his feelings for his crush a secret. It’s not entirely clear why, which leaves the secretiveness open to interpretation. The song is nearly four minutes of synth-y goodness with layered, airy, somewhat solemn vocals.

“You make me sad as you make me glad” is one of the lines in the second verse, and in a way, it perfectly describes how this song will make you feel. Click play and thank me later.

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