I remember I loved this song when I first heard it. And then the video as well where she’s walking through Harlem to just show “life”. The “Secret” song I always saw it as her revealing that the secret is as obvious as she states, “Happiness lies in your own hand”. You control your destiny. And that’s the secret. I also felt it was about a higher power. “You gave me back the paradise that I thought I lost for good. You helped me find the reasons ‘why’. It took me by surprise that you understood.”
Such an underrated song. The whole "Bedtime Stories" album is fantastic. Madonna rocketed to superstardom in the 1980s, but she was at her creative peak in the 1990s (starting with "Like a Prayer" in 1989). You should definitely check out the full albums in this era ("Like a Prayer", "Erotica", "Bedtime Stories", and "Ray of Light")!
My conclusion is - Madonna is singing about an 'awakening' or 'transition' that she experienced with a very special person and they went into a spiritual journey together - Madonna at the time of releasing Secret was delving deep into her own spiritual awakening. Madonna's search led her to practice yoga, study Buddhism, Taoism, and the Art of War -- a 16th century military treaty -- and read about the early Christians before she found her spiritual home via a friend. It's 'Kaballah' (it is similar to Hermetic philosophy). "As above, so Below; as Below, so above." And, in the degree that Man realizes the existence of the Indwelling Spirit immanent within his being, so will he rise in the spiritual scale of life. This is what spiritual development means-the recognition, realization, and manifestation of the Spirit within us (Happiness lies in your own hand).
Madonna's voice is so smooth hear, love the mellow urban vibe. (Killer dance remix of Secret, called Junior's Sound Factory Mix) Bedtime Stories was right before Evita, where Madonna makes another musical shift. Maybe try You Must Love Me or Don't Cry for Me Argentina next
I always thought that the secret is about her love affair with Tupac Shakur. And to the public they always had their relationship hidden… I guess she was the secret that he kept from a public eye. Good reaction ❤
Love this song. I love the fact that you young guys are listening to some of the music from 80s and 90s. It's great that you can appreciate this music. Madonna appeared on the scene when I was a young teenager.
I love how deftly this chick handled his thinking the kid was the secret - she was so kind and yet held her own and didn't just agree. she's got great sense of self and remained open. cool.
She once stated in an interview that she discovered a lot of beauty in Harlem where they shot, and that was the "secret" that was incorporated into the video.
This song is about a lover having a secret. The video ends with Madonna uniting with her lover and their child. "Secret" combined the pop and R&B genres. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and the remix version peaked at number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs.
It’s about discovering secret beauty in life something untouched someplace you never been to or the unseen because it’s been held like a secret like the Harlem area of NY and once you discover or experience it you start to realize what you have been missing , a secret in plain site 😊❤️
"Secret" peaked #03 in US Hot 100 and #05 in UK Charts. On Global Charts peaked #02 for 2 non-consecutive weeks being #11 best selling single of the year worldwide despite having less than 12 weeks of sales (depending on the countries).
for me the Secret is that happiness lies in your own hands, that until you learn to love yourself you will not be able to love somebody else. Love and happiness comes from within, not from outside
I love you guys - yet don't think you always need to take lyrics totally literal. Remember that lyrics are poetry. A conglomeration of ideas and feelings, images and stories. But keep it up, you guys are great. And Madonna music is wide and varied....so much to choose from ❤️
Please listen to can't help falling in love by Diana Ankudinova she is amazing and beautiful young lady with a contralto voice. You don't be disappointed
Tyler, you're so predictable lol. How'd I know you'd search for some literal secret in the video? Honestly, I'd say the key takeaway is "happiness lies in your own hand" meaning the "secret" is within you. Or possibly in finding that special "soul mate" kind of love, either with a partner or, yes, even a child.
Fascinating as a millennial to hear your take as GenZ. You know this song is a coming out story or a trans sexual? Why did you cut the last few seconds of the video? You need to see her cheeky smile.
"UNTIL I LEARNED TO LOVE MYSELF
I WAS NEVER EVER LOVING ANYBODY ELSE"
(that is the secret)
I remember I loved this song when I first heard it. And then the video as well where she’s walking through Harlem to just show “life”.
The “Secret” song I always saw it as her revealing that the secret is as obvious as she states, “Happiness lies in your own hand”. You control your destiny. And that’s the secret. I also felt it was about a higher power. “You gave me back the paradise that I thought I lost for good. You helped me find the reasons ‘why’. It took me by surprise that you understood.”
This song and video are sexy 90s mid tempo 🔥
Such an underrated song. The whole "Bedtime Stories" album is fantastic. Madonna rocketed to superstardom in the 1980s, but she was at her creative peak in the 1990s (starting with "Like a Prayer" in 1989). You should definitely check out the full albums in this era ("Like a Prayer", "Erotica", "Bedtime Stories", and "Ray of Light")!
Bedtime stories is one of favourite albums. ❤️❤️
And how beautiful she was in this era...
I 100 per cent agree. She was beautiful 😍 in this era... 6:53
She was beautiful like maroliyn maroe She had that certain essence 6:53
My conclusion is -
Madonna is singing about an 'awakening' or 'transition' that she experienced with a very special person and they went into a spiritual journey together - Madonna at the time of releasing Secret was delving deep into her own spiritual awakening.
Madonna's search led her to practice yoga, study Buddhism, Taoism, and the Art of War -- a 16th century military treaty -- and read about the early Christians before she found her spiritual home via a friend. It's 'Kaballah' (it is similar to Hermetic philosophy).
"As above, so Below; as Below, so above." And, in the degree that Man realizes the existence of the Indwelling Spirit immanent within his being, so will he rise in the spiritual scale of life. This is what spiritual development means-the recognition, realization, and manifestation of the Spirit within us (Happiness lies in your own hand).
Madonna's voice is so smooth hear, love the mellow urban vibe. (Killer dance remix of Secret, called Junior's Sound Factory Mix) Bedtime Stories was right before Evita, where Madonna makes another musical shift. Maybe try You Must Love Me or Don't Cry for Me Argentina next
"Crazy for you" and "Live to tell" next!
I hope you guys are getting why she is the Queen of pop!!!
I used to listen to this song on repeat when I first discovered it. It was good to see you like it too.
My favorite Madonna look 🖤🖤
Mine too, and the “Bad Girl” video. 🔥🔥
This is still one of my all time favorite songs of hers. I loved this era of her vocals in particular.
My favourite Madonna single..so effortlessly cool. Great adult pop/rnb
Secret is an AMAZING song. React to Deeper And Deeper. It's also amazing.
Great song of hers.
Please do " Don't tell me".
Brilliant song. One of Madonna's best songs.
Next: I want you ❤
Amazing timeless from an amazing album as well.
I always thought that the secret is about her love affair with Tupac Shakur. And to the public they always had their relationship hidden… I guess she was the secret that he kept from a public eye.
Good reaction ❤
I love all "Erotica", "Bedtime Stories", and "Ray of Light" albums! 😍😍😍
Please react to “Don’t Tell Me”!!!!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
agree, don’t tell me
Love this song. I love the fact that you young guys are listening to some of the music from 80s and 90s. It's great that you can appreciate this music. Madonna appeared on the scene when I was a young teenager.
I love how deftly this chick handled his thinking the kid was the secret - she was so kind and yet held her own and didn't just agree. she's got great sense of self and remained open. cool.
She once stated in an interview that she discovered a lot of beauty in Harlem where they shot, and that was the "secret" that was incorporated into the video.
This song is about a lover having a secret. The video ends with Madonna uniting with her lover and their child. "Secret" combined the pop and R&B genres. It peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and the remix version peaked at number one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs.
This was her r&b side bedtime stories album one of my favorites
Happiness lies in your own hands...best line👍
Love Marissa's quick wit. 😉
told you guys, secret is an amazing song!!!
One of my fav songs!!!💜
One of her greatest songs ever
It’s about discovering secret beauty in life something untouched someplace you never been to or the unseen because it’s been held like a secret like the Harlem area of NY and once you discover or experience it you start to realize what you have been missing , a secret in plain site 😊❤️
Great reaction. Please react to “I’ll Remember” “This used to be my Playground” next. 👍
I’ll Remember is one of my favorites
Marissa's comment about the guitar being as live was spot on, that's how I think of it too
I think the secret was that happiness lies in her own hand.
When the bass hits 🔊🔊🔊
Madonna videos are abstract sometimes....just to catch the mood of the song
And the secret for me is basically love yourself
"Secret" peaked #03 in US Hot 100 and #05 in UK Charts.
On Global Charts peaked #02 for 2 non-consecutive weeks being #11 best selling single of the year worldwide despite having less than 12 weeks of sales (depending on the countries).
Start watching her lives she is phenomenal
YOU ARE RIGHT TYLER!!! SHE WANTS TO BE A MOTHER!!!
A suggestion for the next Madonna video, Live to Tell.
for me the Secret is that happiness lies in your own hands, that until you learn to love yourself you will not be able to love somebody else. Love and happiness comes from within, not from outside
The secret: 1- happiness 2- location: Harlem 3 - the guy have a boy 🧏🏻♂️💙
my favourite madonna for karaoke
👏👏👏👏
TIME TO REACT TO " DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA "
I think it’s the kid too!! But ……. I really really don’t know.
Love this song
love the video!
Love your reaction
👍👍💙💙👊👊😘😘
ThNk you!
Zane
The Secret is , Happiness lies in Your own hands
Tyler! The secret is : 'happyness lies in your own hands'!
Many said this inspired by her secret rel with tupac but who knows
Madonnas best album hands down. Some of her best 90s R&B tracks not to mention the timeless ballad “Take a Bow” 👑✨
As with many Madonna videos a lot of the imagery is from Marilyn Monroe movie “Some like it Hot”
The secret is loving yourself before you can find true love. Not the kid
yes, that´s the secret
I love you guys - yet don't think you always need to take lyrics totally literal. Remember that lyrics are poetry. A conglomeration of ideas and feelings, images and stories. But keep it up, you guys are great. And Madonna music is wide and varied....so much to choose from ❤️
Cyndi Lauper
True Colors
I drove all night
This song she wrote when she was dating Tupac. It's about their secret love.
React to Secret live from Drowned World Tour for a more rock version. You’ll like it.
Please listen to can't help falling in love by Diana Ankudinova she is amazing and beautiful young lady with a contralto voice. You don't be disappointed
Why do you always stop the outro a few seconds too soon?
My guess about the secret is that she was dating a black man (Tupac Shakur) but in the video she has another secret, she has a black child.
I once watched a guy saying this song madonna sings about the devil. XD
The secret was the kid. Apparently.
lol - the secret is not the kid
she keeps her secret!!!!
I think the "secret" is purposely kept secret to give the song a deeper meaning.
She s got pregnant her 1st child lola that's a secret... something comin over from her belly...hehe 😀
who’s the dead girl
If y'all don't like this song then y'all way too young to listen to grown folks music 😂😂😂
Tyler, you're so predictable lol. How'd I know you'd search for some literal secret in the video?
Honestly, I'd say the key takeaway is "happiness lies in your own hand" meaning the "secret" is within you. Or possibly in finding that special "soul mate" kind of love, either with a partner or, yes, even a child.
React to PEARL JAM - Jeremy.
R u 2 a couple,asking for a friend😂
Fascinating as a millennial to hear your take as GenZ. You know this song is a coming out story or a trans sexual? Why did you cut the last few seconds of the video? You need to see her cheeky smile.
Very repetitive 6:48
Please react to Love Tried to Welcome Me of Bedtime Stories era. The best song of the album.