Secrets
Cold and The City Lyrics


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It's a shame
We?ll never let this see the light of day
But don't be afraid
Your secret's safe with me

And only Heaven knows how far we'll go
To keep them on their toes
And don't you dare be scared with sins to bare
'Cause this is who we are

I'll be the reason you're wrong
But I don't want to be the reason they find you out
Somebody's got it in for you
So don't make a sound, don't make a sound
Don't let them get the best of you, the best of you
They'll sink their teeth in if you let them catch you

And if these streets could talk
Then I'd know just what they'd say
"You're reckless at best
But you got carried away, you got carried away"

We can really be some devils
And these stories have a way of telling themselves
Are we done raising hell?
This time we'll keep the best ones for ourselves

I'll be the reason you're wrong
But I don't want to be the reason they find you out
Somebody's got it in for you
So don't make a sound, don't make a sound
Don't let them get the best of you, the best of you
They'll sink their teeth in if you let them catch you

This city was built on secrets
It's where all the good ones come from
You must have missed me
'Cause you don't have a thing to say
Every time I go away

So this is what we're up against
In this city of secrets
Oh my God, forgive me for who I'm not
We all steal looks when we can
Driving by the accident but we never stop

I'll be the reason you're wrong
But I don't want to be the reason they find you out
Somebody's got it in for you
So don't make a sound, don't make a sound
Don't let them get the best of you, the best of you
They'll sink their teeth in if you let them catch you

I'll be the reason you're wrong
But I don't want to be the reason they find you out
Somebody's got it in for you
So don't make a sound, don't make a sound




Don't let them get the best of you, the best of you
They'll sink their teeth in if you let them catch you

Overall Meaning

In "Secrets" by Cold and The City, the lyrics tell the story of two people who are keeping each other's secrets no matter what. The nature of these secrets is not revealed in the lyrics, but it's clear that they are significant enough to be kept hidden. The song also talks about the city they live in as a place full of secrets, where everyone is hiding something. The opening line "It's a shame we'll never let this see the light of day" sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer promises to keep his or her friend's secrets safe.


As the song progresses, the dangerous nature of these secrets becomes apparent. The singer warns his or her friend that "somebody's got it in for you," and that they need to be careful not to let their guard down. The image of sinking teeth and getting caught creates a sense of urgency and paranoia. The line "This city was built on secrets" suggests that this isn't an isolated incident, but rather a pervasive problem in their community.


The chorus repeats the idea that the singer doesn't want to be the reason his or her friend gets caught, and that they need to be careful not to let their secrets slip. The lyrics overall paint a picture of a world where everyone is holding something back, where trust is hard to come by, and where a single misstep can lead to disaster.


Line by Line Meaning

It's a shame
We cannot let this be known to the public


We?ll never let this see the light of day
This secret will never be revealed


But don't be afraid
Don't worry, I won't reveal your secret


Your secret's safe with me
I promise I won't tell anyone about your secret


And only Heaven knows how far we'll go
We are willing to go to great lengths to keep this secret


To keep them on their toes
To keep others guessing and suspicious


And don't you dare be scared with sins to bare
Don't be afraid to reveal your wrongdoing to me


'Cause this is who we are
We are the type of people who keep secrets


I'll be the reason you're wrong
I will be the cause of your mistakes


But I don't want to be the reason they find you out
I don't want to be the one who exposes your secret


Somebody's got it in for you
Someone is trying to harm you


So don't make a sound, don't make a sound
Don't draw attention to yourself


Don't let them get the best of you, the best of you
Don't let them overpower you


They'll sink their teeth in if you let them catch you
They will harm you if you let them catch you


And if these streets could talk
If the city could speak


Then I'd know just what they'd say
I would know the city's secrets


"You're reckless at best
You are irresponsible and dangerous


But you got carried away, you got carried away"
You took things too far


We can really be some devils
We can be devious


And these stories have a way of telling themselves
The truth will eventually come out


Are we done raising hell?
Are we finished causing trouble?


This time we'll keep the best ones for ourselves
We will only share the secrets we choose to share


This city was built on secrets
The city thrives on secrets


It's where all the good ones come from
The best secrets are found here


You must have missed me
You didn't notice my absence


'Cause you don't have a thing to say
You have nothing to tell me


Every time I go away
When I am not around


So this is what we're up against
This is the challenge we are facing


In this city of secrets
In this city full of hidden truths


Oh my God, forgive me for who I'm not
I am asking for forgiveness for not being perfect


We all steal looks when we can
We all glance at things we shouldn't


Driving by the accident but we never stop
We witness unpleasant events but do nothing about it


I'll be the reason you're wrong
I will be the cause of your mistakes


But I don't want to be the reason they find you out
I don't want to be the one who exposes your secret


Somebody's got it in for you
Someone is trying to harm you


So don't make a sound, don't make a sound
Don't draw attention to yourself


Don't let them get the best of you, the best of you
Don't let them overpower you


They'll sink their teeth in if you let them catch you
They will harm you if you let them catch you


I'll be the reason you're wrong
I will be the cause of your mistakes


But I don't want to be the reason they find you out
I don't want to be the one who exposes your secret


Somebody's got it in for you
Someone is trying to harm you


So don't make a sound, don't make a sound
Don't draw attention to yourself


Don't let them get the best of you, the best of you
Don't let them overpower you


They'll sink their teeth in if you let them catch you
They will harm you if you let them catch you




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