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Secrets from the Underground
The Offspring Lyrics


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Feel the way it goes when the words have left the mark
With the promise of tomorrow,
That tricks and leaves you in the dark
There's something in the air,
And there's something rising up
Not one but a million that have had enough

Hey,yo, no
I'm not good at going away
I got something more to say
Kickin', screaming, it knocks you down, it knocks you down
Hey yo, go, underneath we'll tear you down
Secrets from the underground,
Ain't gonna stop so far!

This is not an anthem,
Or a threat in someone's name
But a promise that tomorrow
Will rock and burn, and things won't change!
There's something in the air,
There's something rising up
Not one but a million that have had enough!

Hey,yo, no
I'm not good at going away
I got something more to say
Kickin', screaming, it knocks you down, it knocks you down
Hey yo, go, underneath we'll tear you down
Secrets from the underground,
Ain't gonna stop so far!

Underneath we'll tear you down
Oh, oh, oh, secrets from the underground

Hey, no, no
I'm not good at going away
I got something more to say
Kickin', screaming, it knocks you down, it knocks you down
Hey yo, go, underneath we'll tear you down
Secrets from the underground,
Ain't gonna stop so far!
Hey yo, go
Hey yo, go
Secrets from the underground,
Ain't gonna stop so far!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Offspring's song Secrets from the Underground are a rallying cry for change and an end to oppression. The first verse speaks of the power of words and promises of a better tomorrow that ultimately deceive and leave people in the dark. However, there is a rising tide of people who have had enough and are ready for change. The chorus declares that these people will not be silenced, and they will continue to fight until things change.


The second verse clarifies that this isn't a threat or an anthem, but rather a promise that tomorrow will rock and burn, and things won't stay the same. The repetition of "there's something in the air, there's something rising up" emphasizes the idea that change is inevitable and unstoppable. The final repetition of "hey yo, go" reinforces the idea that the movement will not be stopped.


Overall, Secrets from the Underground is a call to action for people who are frustrated with the status quo and are ready for change. It emphasizes the power of people coming together and amplifying their voices. The lyrics urge people to kick and scream, to not be afraid to speak up and demand change.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel the way it goes when the words have left the mark
Experience the aftermath of words that have made an impact


With the promise of tomorrow, that tricks and leaves you in the dark
Expectations of what's to come can deceive and leave you confused


There's something in the air, and there's something rising up
There's a feeling of change and revolution brewing


Not one but a million that have had enough
Many people are fed up and ready for change


Hey,yo, no I'm not good at going away
I'm not one to back down or give up easily


I got something more to say
I have a message that needs to be heard


Kickin', screaming, it knocks you down, it knocks you down
Struggle and resistance can be difficult but necessary for change


Hey yo, go, underneath we'll tear you down
We will fight against oppressive systems and bring them down


Secrets from the underground, ain't gonna stop so far!
The movement for change will continue despite attempts to suppress it


This is not an anthem, or a threat in someone's name
This is not a call to violence or for personal gain


But a promise that tomorrow will rock and burn, and things won't change!
We promise that change will happen and it will be intense


Underneath we'll tear you down, oh, oh, oh, secrets from the underground
We will fight against oppressive systems from the underground and expose their secrets


Hey, no, no, I'm not good at going away
I won't give up or back down easily


Secrets from the underground, ain't gonna stop so far!
The fight for change will continue and cannot be stopped easily


Hey yo, go
We will take action and fight for what's right


Hey yo, go
We will continue to push for change through action




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRYAN HOLLAND

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