Secrets
BoyCrush Lyrics

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If you live forever
You'll know as I do
What it is to forget
Everything that you had

Been having the same dream lately
Night after night
But I can't remember

What it is what it is

'Cause you can't have a secret and talk about it too
Oh you can't have a secret and talk about it too
You gotta give it up, give it up, give it up
Oh you can't have a secret and talk about it too

If you try to remember what you forgot, It'll never come back
Oh if you try to remember what you forgot, It'll never come back to you

The only way to stay in my head is staying here
If you know anything I don't you'd better say it
The only way to stay in my head is staying here
If you know anything I don't you'd better say it

(Ooh)

If you live forever
You will know as I do
What it is to forget
Everything that you had

Been having the same dream lately
Night after night

But I can't remember
What it is what it is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BoyCrush's "Secrets" explore the idea of forgetting and the difficulties that come with trying to remember past memories and experiences. The song begins with the line "If you live forever, you'll know as I do," which sets the mood for a contemplative and introspective song. The chorus "You can't have a secret and talk about it too" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that sometimes it's better to keep things to oneself.

The verses describe a recurring dream that the singer has been having but cannot remember the details of. The line "If you try to remember what you forgot, it'll never come back to you" highlights the frustration and inability to fully recapture lost memories. The song ends with the repetition of the opening lines, reiterating the idea that forgetting is an inevitable part of life.

Overall, the song provides a reflective and introspective look at the human experience of forgetting and the importance of keeping some things to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

If you live forever
If you could live forever

You'll know as I do
You'd understand what I mean

What it is to forget
How it feels to forget something

Everything that you had
All the things that were once important to you

Been having the same dream lately
I've been dreaming the same thing over and over again recently

Night after night
Every single night

But I can't remember
I can't recall

What it is what it is
What exactly it was that I dreamt about

'Cause you can't have a secret and talk about it too
It's impossible to keep something secret while discussing it

Oh you can't have a secret and talk about it too
You can't have it both ways

You gotta give it up, give it up, give it up
You have to reveal it