Secrets
The Residents Lyrics
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Something I can see
Nobody seems to pay attention
So it's up to me
They're always touching
Always looking
In a secret way
I thought that I might cut them deep
The Residents' song "Secrets" speaks of a narrator witnessing something going on between two people that nobody else seems to notice. The singer describes seeing them touch and look at each other in a secretive way. While others may be unaware of the situation, the singer is paying close attention and even considers taking action by cutting them deep.
The song has a haunting feel to it and seems to speak to the idea of hidden relationships and secrets that are kept from the outside world. The singer's desire to expose what he sees is contrasted with the indifference of those around him. The tone of the song suggests that there may be darker implications to these secrets, further emphasizing the need for attention to be paid to what is happening.
Overall, "Secrets" is a powerful and unsettling exploration of human relationships and the complex emotions that can come with them. It speaks to the idea that things are not always as they seem and that there may be hidden depths to the people around us that we cannot fully understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's going on between them
I can sense that there is some sort of connection between these two people
Something I can see
It is apparent to me that there is some kind of secret relationship between them
Nobody seems to pay attention
No one else around seems to notice their behavior
So it's up to me
It is my responsibility to observe and possibly reveal this secret
They're always touching
These two people are constantly making physical contact with each other
Always looking
They are constantly making eye contact, possibly as a form of communication
In a secret way
Their behavior towards each other is meant to be hidden and not obvious to others around them
I thought that I might cut them deep
I considered exposing this secret relationship in a way that would cause them emotional harm or damage their reputation
Contributed by Molly F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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