Dirty Little Secret
All American Lyrics
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When I've known this all along
I go around a time or two
Just to waste my time with you
Tell me all that you've thrown away
Find out games you don't wanna play
You are the only one that needs to know
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret
Who has to know
When we live such fragile lives?
It's the best way we survive
I go around a time or two
Just to waste my time with you
Tell me all that you've thrown away
Find out games you don't wanna play
You are the only one that needs to know
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret
Who has to know
The way she feels inside (inside)?
Those thoughts I can't deny (deny)
These sleeping thoughts won't lie (won't lie)
And all I've tried to hide
It's eating me apart
Trace this life out
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret)
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret
Dirty little secret
Dirty little secret
Who has to know?
Who has to know?
The lyrics of "Dirty Little Secret" by All American Rejects tell the story of a secret romance between two people. The singer knows that what they're doing is wrong, but he can't help himself. He goes back to her again and again, even though he knows it's a waste of time. They both have things in their life that they've thrown away or games they've given up on, but they keep this relationship a secret and hope that no one will find out.
The chorus, "I'll keep you my dirty little secret, don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret," emphasizes the danger of their situation. If anyone finds out about their relationship, it could end badly for both of them. But despite the risk, they can't resist each other.
The bridge of the song expresses the internal struggle the singer is having. He can't deny his feelings for this person, but he knows it's tearing him apart. His secrets are eating him up inside, and he can't keep up the charade forever.
Overall, "Dirty Little Secret" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of keeping secrets and succumbing to temptation. It's a reminder that even though something may feel right in the moment, it's important to think about the long-term impact it may have on your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me know that I've done wrong
Even though I know that I've made mistakes, I want you to confront me about them.
When I've known this all along
Despite being fully aware of my flaws, I've chosen to overlook them and continue with my actions.
I go around a time or two
I keep repeating the same mistake, hoping for different results or just wasting my time.
Just to waste my time with you
I engage in meaningless activities with you, just to kill time or avoid confronting my feelings.
Tell me all that you've thrown away
Share with me all the things you've lost or given up on
Find out games you don't wanna play
Discover which activities or relationships you don't actually enjoy or benefit from
You are the only one that needs to know
You're the only one that I trust to share my deepest secrets and feelings with.
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
I'll maintain a secret relationship with you and continue hiding our interactions from others.
(Dirty little secret)
I'm acknowledging the hidden nature of our relationship.
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
If you reveal our secret, I'll regret ever trusting you with it, and distance myself from you.
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
I'm expressing my fear that you might share our secret, and hoping that you don't.
Who has to know
Why does anyone else need to know what we're doing or how we feel?
When we live such fragile lives?
Our lives are already filled with so much uncertainty and vulnerability, why add even more risk by revealing our secret?
It's the best way we survive
Keeping our relationship a secret is our way of coping with the challenges and complexities of life.
The way she feels inside (inside)?
I'm asking about your emotional state and the feelings you're keeping hidden from others.
Those thoughts I can't deny (deny)
I have feelings and thoughts about you that I'm trying to ignore or deny to myself.
These sleeping thoughts won't lie (won't lie)
Even though I try to suppress my thoughts, they always resurface when I'm alone or idle.
And all I've tried to hide
Despite my attempts to conceal my feelings, they're starting to consume me.
It's eating me apart
My internal struggle to keep our secret is having negative effects on my mental and emotional well-being.
Trace this life out
I'm contemplating the path my life has taken and the consequences of my choices.
Dirty little secret
I'm reiterating the covert nature of our relationship.
Who has to know?
This question is rhetorical, implying that nobody else has a right or need to know our secret.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICK WHEELER, TYSON RITTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@your-mommmm
DLS: I got a bunch of these.
1. I can't stand my sister's friend, and I'd be happy if she never came over again.
2. I fantasize about hurting, torturing, and sometimes killing people who annoy me.
3. I'm in love with a dude who's 3x my age and doesn't exist.
4. My dad wants me to start dieting, but I'm hiding candy under my bed.
5. I'm constantly starting projects and never finishing them.
6. As soon as I turn 18, I wanna leave my small town and go to a big city, even though I know how much it would hurt my family.
7. My parents constantly tell me how pretty I am, but I don't believe them.
8. I call myself a gamer, but I struggle to beat games on easy mode.
9. Most of the time, I'm only halfway listening to someone when they talk.
10. I'm scared I'll end up broke or homeless when I get older.
11. I worry I'm faking my bisexuality.
12. When I was 11, I made really bad Super Mario smut and proudly showed it to my sister.
13. I've been in love with the same Youtuber ever since I was 10, but he's 16 years older than me and probably has a girlfriend.
14. I don't wanna have kids because the thought of sex or giving birth is terrifying to me.
15. I make fun of weebs and Gacha kids, but I used to be both.
16. When I was 9 or 10, I said a slur without knowing it was a slur. Loudly. In front of my friend.
And finally...
17. I look skinny with clothes on, but I'm really not.
@arwakhattab
Are we just not gonna talk about how intense this dude’s stare is? It feels like he already knows my dirty little secret.
@2beemezeraic387
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@lazzypuppets2929
Lol hahaha 🥺🤔😘😁🤭🤫😬
@holiwren
true... i'm terrified
@yalikejazz8303
Reminds me of jasper from twilight
@mothersmilk4511
Bro hahahaaa oh he knows
@robertminnich7442
DLS: Took me 2 hours to figure out what DLS means
@jordanegan8999
Lol
@robertminnich7442
Juggernaut Gamer i didnt even figure it out myself i had my friend tell me it cuz she called me her dirty little secret
@brandenanimatez6440
XD me to