The trio are popular in the electronic dance music scene for their forward-thinking uplifting trance productions and collaborations with renowned vocalists. They have their own record label, Anjunabeats, which releases trance & progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show previously known as Trance Around the World but relaunched in late 2012 as Group Therapy. The group's tracks are regularly played by DJs around the world, including Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, ATB, and Kyau & Albert. The trio has been consistently ranked among DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs Poll, having placed at #4 in 2008 & 2009, #5 in 2010 & 2011, and most recently at #25 for 2014.
Secret
Above & Beyond Lyrics
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Feeling crazy maybe even insane
I lost myself in the shadow of your smile
It was a lie when you said I would be fine
Because of you I cried and I cried
For help when no one was listening
And no one was ever missing me
Is this what I’m meant to be
I said no
I do not wish to know
Every dirty secret you own
This time I'll unwind
Without any doubt in my mind
So here I am living on a blurred line of insanity and clarity
All because you gave me this false sense of security
Why should I expect you to care
You’re just some apparition that’s not really there
Make me waste my time and throw my mind away
Keep my eyes open so I don't fall in my own grave
Without you in my life I know I can still be saved
I said no
I do not wish to know
Every dirty secret you own
This time I'll unwind
Without any doubt in my mind
Tomorrow I’ll be fine
Tomorrow I’ll be fine
No cuz I never knew the truth
Your arms were a noose
I never wanted anything to do with you
Yet here I am bound to this day
Just like your slave
But I’m starting to break away
I don’t love you I don’t need you I am above you I am through
Call me a user but I was the one being used
Your a painkiller trying to comfort me
But in addition to the pain you’re killing me
I said no
I do not wish to know
Every dirty secret you own
This time I'll unwind
Without any doubt in my mind
Tomorrow I’ll be fine
Without you in my life
Yeah oh
The lyrics of "Secret" by Above & Beyond Presents OceanLab touch upon themes of toxic relationships, manipulation, and the difficult process of breaking free. In the first verse, the singer is struggling with the effects of their partner's poison, feeling crazy and insane. They describe losing themselves in the shadow of their partner's smile, which they see as a lie. The chorus is a defiant rejection of the partner's attempts to reveal their dirty secrets, with the singer declaring that they do not wish to know. The final verse is a determination to break free from the relationship, with the singer realizing that they are the one being used and that the partner is a painkiller that is slowly killing them.
The song's lyrics are full of powerful imagery and emotions that resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a toxic relationship. The singer's struggle to break free from their partner's control is a common theme in pop culture, but "Secret" approaches it with a raw and emotional honesty that makes it stand out. The lyrics also touch upon the importance of self-care and the need to prioritize one's own well-being over a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey got your poison running through my veins
Your toxic influence has consumed me completely
Feeling crazy maybe even insane
I am struggling to maintain my mental stability under your influence
I lost myself in the shadow of your smile
I became so engrossed in pleasing you that I forgot who I was
It was a lie when you said I would be fine
Your reassurance was false and has caused me more harm than good
Because of you I cried and I cried
Your actions have caused me so much emotional pain and suffering
For help when no one was listening
I reached out for help but felt unheard and alone
And no one was ever missing me
I felt unnoticed and unimportant in the midst of my struggles
Is this what I’m meant to be
I am questioning my purpose and value in life
Remembered for my heresy
I fear being labeled as a rebel or outcast for speaking out against you
I said no
I have set clear boundaries and refuse to continue tolerating your behavior
I do not wish to know
I am choosing to remain ignorant of your deceitful ways
Every dirty secret you own
I do not want to be complicit in your wrongdoing and dishonesty
This time I'll unwind
I am committed to breaking free from your toxic hold on me
Without any doubt in my mind
I am confident in my decision to let you go
So here I am living on a blurred line of insanity and clarity
I am struggling to reconcile my conflicting emotions and thoughts about you
All because you gave me this false sense of security
Your promises of safety and comfort were fake and have left me in chaos
Why should I expect you to care
I have stopped hoping for your love and compassion
You’re just some apparition that’s not really there
You are a mere illusion and do not truly exist in my life
Make me waste my time and throw my mind away
Your presence and manipulation have caused me to lose precious time and mental clarity
Keep my eyes open so I don't fall in my own grave
I am determined not to let your influence lead me down a destructive path
Without you in my life I know I can still be saved
I have faith in my own ability to recover and heal from your harm
No cuz I never knew the truth
I have been living a lie and never truly saw you for who you are
Your arms were a noose
Your affection was a trap that left me feeling suffocated and trapped
I never wanted anything to do with you
I regret ever getting involved with you and your toxic influence
Yet here I am bound to this day
I am still struggling to break free from your grasp even though I know you are harmful
Just like your slave
I have been a pawn in your game and felt powerless over my own life
But I’m starting to break away
I am making progress in freeing myself from your control and influence
I don’t love you I don’t need you I am above you I am through
I am rejecting your hold on me and asserting my own worth and value
Call me a user but I was the one being used
I realize now that you were manipulating me for your own gain and not the other way around
Your a painkiller trying to comfort me
You provided temporary relief from my pain but ultimately made it worse
But in addition to the pain you’re killing me
Your influence is not only hurting me emotionally but also damaging my physical and mental health
Tomorrow I’ll be fine
I am optimistic about my ability to heal and move forward without you
Without you in my life
I am recognizing that your presence only brings harm and darkness
Yeah oh
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Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Aaron Aranda
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@CistudeSuisse
The best vocals of this album. The Chorus is thrilling!
@DiffuseMoose
The outro starting around 03:22 gets me every time. The build up is just breath taking. I always crank up my headphones whenever that part comes up. Pretty much stops me in my tracks.
@elliewhelan4957
love their old stuff and it's hard to find songs like this these days :(
@YonPhilipe
OceanLab truly has my soul, no track they make is anything less then excellence.
@EVP5309
So, I don't know the etymology of the word "trance," relative to the genre, but OceanLab puts me into an alternate state of mind. I'm transfixed by the harmony in their songs, and awestruck by the beauty in the lyrics.
All in all, there is no other artist who can create artful music like OceanLab.
@miguelmoreno4258
+EVP5309 I think oceanlab is not what ppl say "trance", its more like chill-trance, combined chill out sounds and trance,
we agree that this is NOT purely trance.. its something more ..and we love it?
@meh3996
EVP5309 Oh you said it! :)
@Shyshadow555
I love this song, it always gives me chills! So ethereal, and out of this world!
@guruprasadrao6369
What an amazing tune. The wonders Above and Beyond can do with midi sequencers becomes obvious as the song progresses and reaches a crescendo towards the end without any sort of percussion, when it fills our auditory realm with a musical waterfalll.
@JAWSHOEWAA
Her voice always finds its way to seduce me, great vocals, great song.