Best Kept Secret
Skillet Lyrics
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You're the truth that lives within the world we see
You're the hand that holds destiny
And I can't pretend I don't know
And I can't leave it alone (yeah, yeah)
You're the best kept secret in my generation
The best kept secret of all time
You're the best kept secret in my generation
And I found you out
You're the hope over the centuries
You're the cosmic force that rules the galaxies
You're the evidence that demands our belief
And I can't live for myself
I can't keep this all to myself (yeah, yeah)
You're the best kept secret in my generation
The best kept secret of all time
You're the best kept secret in my generation
And I found you out
Let it out
Let it out
Let it out
Let it out, yeah!
And I can't pretend I don't know
And I can't leave it alone (yeah, yeah)
You're the best kept secret in my generation
The best kept secret of all time
You're the best kept secret in my generation
And I found you out
In Skillet's song "Best Kept Secret," the lyrics describe the idea that there is a larger truth or force that exists beyond what we can see in our world. The lines, "Shrouded in proof, you're the mystery / You're the truth that lives within the world we see" suggest that this truth is both elusive and manifest in our daily lives. The lyrics also mention that this truth is not only responsible for the world we see, but for our individual destinies as well: "You're the hand that holds destiny."
The singer of the song is aware of this truth - "And I can't pretend I don't know / And I can't leave it alone" - and feels compelled to share it with others. The repetition of the phrase, "You're the best kept secret in my generation," emphasizes the idea that this truth is not well-known and perhaps purposely kept hidden. However, the chorus also reveals that the singer has "found out" this secret, suggesting that there is a way for others to discover it as well.
The song also touches on the idea that this truth or force has been present throughout history, with lines like "You're the hope over the centuries" and "You're the cosmic force that rules the galaxies." This adds to the sense of grandiosity and importance surrounding the "best kept secret."
Overall, the lyrics of "Best Kept Secret" suggest a desire to uncover a larger truth or force in the world, and a longing to share it with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Shrouded in proof, You're the mystery
You are hidden but proven, an enigma to us
You're the truth that lives within the world we see
You are the reality that exists in our visible world
You're the hand that holds destiny
You are the one who controls our fate
And I can't pretend I don't know
I cannot deny that I am aware of your existence
And I can't leave it alone (yeah, yeah)
I cannot ignore it or be at peace with it on my own
You're the best kept secret in my generation
You are the most closely guarded and unknown truth of my era
The best kept secret of all time
You are the greatest mystery ever kept hidden
You're the hope over the centuries
You provide optimism to all of us over the ages
You're the cosmic force that rules the galaxies
You are the unseen power that governs the universe
You're the evidence that demands our belief
You are the proof that requires us to have faith in you
I can't live for myself
I cannot exist solely for my own purposes
I can't keep this all to myself (yeah, yeah)
I cannot keep this knowledge exclusive to myself
Let it out
Let the secret be revealed to all
And I found you out
I have discovered your true identity and nature
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN LANDRUM COOPER, KORENE M COOPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dani Dreams
This song is so old and I still love it :)
kingdom rebel
I listen to this all the time on the radio and it never gets old
ur new goth gf
You're the best kept secret in my generation! Love this song!
Skwerrlly
Great old song,always liked this band
Witness Me
Yes, back when Skillet were a new wave band!
Flying V
My favorite skillet albums are Collide, Comatose, and Invincible.
rezzistance
This is probably their best song in their old era
Eternal Reality
I just can't get over how different this older style of their music is. Still can't say I like this over their newer style though.
WulfeRaider
Yep and still my favorite skillet song
Ruulck Santoos
My God , they're so good, no other Rock band compairs !