The Secretary Lyrics
Sailor
Lyrics
Tell me why does your secretary hide up above
In your upstairs apartment, ready for love
When you know that you're lost in the heat of the action
leave it in the hands of love
You double your trouble when you double your home
You get love in the shadow
a siege on your heart
and your telephone
(Refrain)
You're out on the catwalk
you roll with the dice
you get love in a suitcase
and two sets of keys to energise
(Refrain)
(Refrain)
You double your trouble, you double your home
you get love in a suitcase
a sacrifice for your paradise
(Refrain)
(Refrain)
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Secretary is a song by the English rock band, The Jam. It was released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Setting Sons, on October 20th 1979.
The genre of the track is mod revival and new wave. Written by Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton, the song features lyrics about an office worker who feels trapped in a dead-end job. The band members for this release were Paul Weller (vocals, guitar), Bruce Foxton (bass) and Rick Buckler (drums). Setting Sons peaked at number four in UK Albums Chart and featured three singles, including "The Eton Rifles", "Strange Town" and The Secretary. The latter was written primarily by Weller and Foxton with additional writing credits going to Steve Brookes. The song also featured backing vocals from Dee C Lee. The lyrics of the song reflect upon Weller's own experiences working in an office before he became successful as a musician.