Secretly
Cruel Intentions Lyrics


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I've been biding my time
Been so subtly kind
I've got to think so selfishly
'Cos you're the face inside of me

I've been biding my days
You see evidently it pays
I've been a friend with unbiased views
And then secretly lust after you
So now you feel lusty
You're bored and bemused

You wanna do someone else
So you should be by yourself
Instead of here with me, secretly

Trying hard to think pure
Bloody hard when I'm raw
You're talking out so sexually
About boys and girls and your freakin' dreams
So now you feel lusty
You're hot and confused

You wanna do someone else
So you should be by yourself
Instead of here with me, secretly

So now you've been busted
You're caught feeling used
You had to do someone else
You should have been by yourself
You had to do someone else
You should have been by yourself
Instead of here with me, secretly




Secretly
Secretly

Overall Meaning

The song Secretly by Cruel Intentions talks about unrequited love and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The singer of the song has been biding their time, pretending to be a friend with unbiased views while secretly lusting after the person they're addressing in the song. They've been trying hard to control their desires, but it's hard for them when they're around the person they want so badly. The song talks about the confusion and mixed signals that come with unrequited love, with the singer feeling hot and confused but still unable to express their feelings openly.


The lyrics of the song suggest that the singer is aware that their desires are selfish, but they can't help feeling the way they do. They are torn between wanting to be honest about their feelings and maintaining a friendship with the person they like. The chorus suggests that the other person has moved on and is now interested in someone else, leaving the singer feeling used and alone.


Overall, Secretly is a song that explores the complexities of unrequited love and the emotional pain that comes with it. The lyrics capture the feeling of being in love with someone who doesn't feel the same way, and the difficulty of trying to hide those feelings while still maintaining a relationship with the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been biding my time
I have been waiting patiently for the right moment to act on my desires


Been so subtly kind
I have been kind to you in a way that is not obvious, with ulterior motives


I've got to think so selfishly
I have to think about my own needs and wants, even if it means hurting others


'Cos you're the face inside of me
Because you are the object of my desires, the one I truly want


You see evidently it pays
It is clear that being patient and kind has paid off and gotten me closer to you


I've been a friend with unbiased views
I have been your friend and confidante, giving you advice without any personal bias


And then secretly lust after you
But deep down, I have been lusting after you all along, despite my façade of friendship


Trying hard to think pure
I am trying to resist my urges and think of you in a pure, non-sexual way


Bloody hard when I'm raw
It is difficult to resist my desires when I am so sexually charged


You're talking out so sexually
You are talking about sex and sexual experiences, which only makes my desire for you stronger


About boys and girls and your freakin' dreams
You are sharing your intimate desires and fantasies about both men and women, which is driving me crazy


So now you've been busted
You have been caught cheating on me


You're caught feeling used
You are feeling used and manipulated by me, realizing that I never truly cared for you


You had to do someone else
You felt the need to be with someone else, to satisfy your own desires


So you should be by yourself
You should have been honest and stayed single instead of leading me on


Instead of here with me, secretly
Instead of being with me, pretending to love me while secretly wanting someone else


So now you feel lusty
You are feeling sexually charged and desirous of someone else


You're bored and bemused
You are tired of our relationship and unamused by my attempts to please you


You wanna do someone else
You want to be with someone else, to explore other options and fulfill your own needs


Instead of here with me, secretly
Instead of pretending to love me while secretly wanting someone else


Secretly
All along, we have been keeping secrets from each other, hiding our true intentions and desires




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