It was the group's second largest hit after the Top 10 hit Right on Track.
It was featured on the Breakfast Club's one and only commercially released album, which was also titled Breakfast Club.
Kiss And Tell
Breakfast Club Lyrics
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It's a secret, well I have to laugh
'Cause that is something I just can't keep
It's a secret
Oh I've tried it once or twice
But it didn't work too well
So you'd better think it over
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
And everybody's' gonna know
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
Gotta let my feelings show
'Cause they tell me it's gotta be a secret thing
It's no secret
Well, I've heard that before
And there is always someone waiting in the wings
It's no secret
So if there's somebody else on your mind
Then it's not gonna work too well
You would only be wasting your time
'Cause I'm gonna tell
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
And everybody's' gonna know
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
Gotta let my feelings show
Well, I'm not gonna get down to it
Until ya' make your mind up
So make your mind up,
Mind up
Mind up, call me up
'Cause I want to kiss and tell
If there's somebody else on your mind
Then it's not gonna work too well
You would only be wasting your time
'Cause I'm gonna tell
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
And everybody's' gonna know
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
Gotta let my feelings show
Well, I'm not gonna get down to it
Until ya' make your mind up
So make your mind up
Mind up
Mind up, call me up
'Cause I want to kiss and tell
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
And everybody's' gonna know
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
Gotta let my feelings show
The song "Kiss and Tell" by the Breakfast Club is about the artist's inability to keep secrets, particularly in relationships. The singer has been told repeatedly that some things are meant to be kept quiet, but she just can't keep her mouth shut. She admits that she's tried, but it just doesn't work. It's not that she wants to betray anyone or be a gossiper, but she says that it's hard for her to hide what's important to her. She also warns potential romantic partners that if they're not serious and committed, they shouldn't get involved with her. If they do, she'll likely end up telling everyone about it.
Overall, the song is about the importance of being honest with oneself and one's desires, and not pretending to be someone or something else for the sake of preserving a secret. The artist is saying that being true to oneself and expressing one's feelings, even if it may lead to some uncomfortable situations, is ultimately more important than keeping up appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time somebody says to me
It's a secret, well I have to laugh
'Cause that is something I just can't keep
It's a secret
Whenever someone tells me a secret and expects me to keep it to myself, I find it amusing because I'm not a good secret keeper.
Oh I've tried it once or twice
But it didn't work too well
So you'd better think it over
'Cause I'm gonna tell
I've attempted to keep secrets before, but it has never been successful. So if you tell me a secret, you should think twice because ultimately, I'll spill the beans.
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
And everybody's' gonna know
La la la la la la oh oh
I'll kiss and tell
Gotta let my feelings show
I'm not afraid to share what's on my mind, and when it comes to a relationship, I won't hesitate to share what happened between us, good or bad.
'Cause they tell me it's gotta be a secret thing
It's no secret
Well, I've heard that before
And there is always someone waiting in the wings
It's no secret
People always tell me to keep things a secret, but I've heard that before, and I know someone will always be lurking in the shadows, eager to reveal what they know.
So if there's somebody else on your mind
Then it's not gonna work too well
You would only be wasting your time
'Cause I'm gonna tell
If you're not solely focused on me and have someone else on your mind, this won't work because I will end up revealing everything to the rest of the world.
Well, I'm not gonna get down to it
Until ya' make your mind up
So make your mind up,
Mind up
Mind up, call me up
'Cause I want to kiss and tell
I won't take any action until you make a decision. Make up your mind, and if it's in my favor, call me up because I'm eager to share what happened between us.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ELAN ISAIAH, CAMERON WILLIAMS KHOREY, JEROME BLAKE HILL
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@BreakfastClubOfficial
We had a lot of fun making this ! Thanks for the upload ! BC
@keithbarrett656
A great album all the way through. Time for a remaster!!
@f32club
I must have bought this CD at least 11 times. Ex-Gfs & friends kept "borrowing" it; never to be seen again lol Lucky I digitized it and it still remains on my phone, to this day!!
@richardbaker292
is this the real Breakfast Club !?!?!?!? I am Big Fan
@donpetroneo
I Still have the CD I bought in 1987, I never stopped listening to it . 1 of my all-time favorite's.
@djmegamase7590
Super awesome band.
@MrKennytrcka
Their greatest hit. Smooth, classy and contagious rhythm.
@jamesford2792
Yes we're here
@zoria9entertainmentofficia216
It is great finding this song again!!! Is anyone else listening in 2020???
@carlosjimenez-fz5ze
I never forgot it¡¡¡¡¡ 28 years singing to my self¡¡¡¡ I feel blessed