Secret of Life - James Taylor

Performed by Taylor in HD with stunning sound quality.

In the early '70s, when he appeared with his introspective songs, acoustic guitar, and calm, understated singing style, James Taylor mirrored a generation's emotional exhaustion after tumultuous times.

Just as Bing Crosby's reassuring voice brought the country out of the Depression and through World War II, Taylor's eased the transition from '60s activism and its attendant frustrations into the less political, more inward-looking '70s.

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to
The top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride.

The secret of love is in opening up your heart
It's okay to feel afraid
But don't let that stand in your way
'cause anyone knows that love is the only road
And since we're only here for a while
Might as well show some style
Give us a smile.

Isn't it a lovely ride
Sliding down
Gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride.

Now the thing about time is that time
Isn't really real
It's just your point of view
How does it feel for you
Einstein said he could never understand it all
Planets spinning through space
The smile upon your face
Welcome to the human race.

Some kind of lovely ride
I'll be sliding down
I'll be gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride.

Isn't it a lovely ride
Sliding down
Gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride.

[KastkingAngler]

Loved how The Orville used this song in the season 3 finale. Could not have picked a better song!!!

[geokon]

Damn, whoever chooses songs for The Orville has a great taste! First "Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall" and now this!

[jermaineperalta]

I'm here because of The Orville and I love it Seth MacFarlane got great taste in music

[patriciaflanagan]

I danced with son at his wedding to this song. It's a true gem - and so is my son.

[curtiswiseman]

Beautiful song! Scott Grimes did a wonderful job on The Orville at Isaac and Claire’s wedding. I had never heard it before but knew instantly that it had to be a James Taylor song. James may be the most incredible singer/songwriter of my generation.

[twoone]

The season 3 finale of The Orville brought me here. Glad to be introduced to this song. Cheers.

[jackster]

My husband sang this to me at our 1997 wedding, he surprised me. Unfortunately my angel passed away 3 years ago. Today is my 24th anniversary, I’ll listen to this song on June 21st for the rest of my life. Thanks James😘

[williamdonahue]

The Orville: New Horizons episode 10, and a six-pack of Heineken brought me here! Cheers James, and cheers Scott Grimes! Great work!

[debbiegledhill]

I will be 65 in November and I have been in love with James Taylor since I was 14.

[matthijshebly]

Fantastic song. Fantastically performed here, and recently also on the season 3 finale of The Orville, by Scott Grimes

[henrysaylor]

After my heart surgery the nurse asked what music do you want to listen to I said James Taylor of course!! "One Man Band"

[christinew]

"Love is the only road." Thank you, James Taylor, for the years of beautiful music.

[pattigreen]

Just heard this on Orville. Had to come see where it came from. I love this song. Whoever chose the music for this show...did an AMAZING job.

[dbsnyder]

This old world would be a so much a better place if more people would just follow James Secret Of Life.

[paulbarton]

One of the greatest singers, songwriters and players of all time. This song encapsulates his wonderful abilities. Such a great comment and beautiful expression on humanity and our existence. Thanks JT.

[Ceeby]

Oh! What a meaninful song, I've known James Taylor's music since a teenager, I'm 68 now and still love his music. 🎶🎶

[spg]

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" Albert Einstein . What a beautiful song.

[MrBoston]

The most soothing voice in the history of recorded could listen to this a hundred times and never get tired of from another planet.

[ednalherault]

This was my late niece Aimee Elizabeth's and her husband's favorite song while they were coping with her ALS. love your family when they are coping with life's hardships and support them emotionally. Thank you, JT.

[steelmollusk]

Here from the Orville also wow such a great song and great ending to the season best season so far. See you later Orville until next season.