Stu… Read Full Bio ↴Crystal Ball are a Swiss hard rock-Band, formed 1995 in Lucerne.
Studio albums
In the Beginning (1999)
Hard Impact (2000)
Virtual Empire (2002)
Hellvetia (2003)
Time Walker (2005)
Secrets (2007)
Dawnbreaker (2013)
Liferider (2015)
Secrets
Crystal Ball Lyrics
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You struggle on
Looking for hate and revenge
Father's a thief
Mother's a bitch
You're always one step behind
I know your secrets
I know your life
I know your secrets
I know your lies
Blood on your face
Tears in your eyes
You failed in every case
You raise your hands
Just to defend
That is just your independence
Saw what you did - and see what's going on
I know your secrets
I know your life
I know your secrets
I know your lies
A "hero" like you
Is searching the truth
But a beast - is rising in you
Time's running out
The song "Secrets" by Crystal Ball is a powerful and haunting exploration of a character's dark life, focusing on their isolation, anger, and sense of powerlessness. The opening lines set the tone by describing a person who is "all alone" and struggling to find meaning in a chaotic world. The second verse introduces the character's family background, with a father who is a "thief" and a mother who is a "bitch," both of whom seem to have played a role in the character's bleak outlook on life.
Despite the odds stacked against them, the character tries to maintain a sense of independence and self-respect, even as they confront their own failings and mistakes. The chorus of the song is a powerful message of understanding and acceptance from the singer to the character, assuring them that "I know your secrets, I know your life, I know your lies." The lyrics suggest that the character is carrying a heavy burden of guilt and shame, but that they are not alone in their struggle.
One of the most notable aspects of the song is the use of vivid imagery, such as "blood on your face" and "tears in your eyes." These lines convey a sense of violence and pain that is all too familiar to many people who are struggling with trauma or difficult life experiences. Overall, "Secrets" is a powerful and emotionally intense song that explores themes of identity, family, and the struggle for self-acceptance and forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
You're all alone
You're feeling isolated and unsupported.
You struggle on
You're trying to persevere despite difficulties or obstacles in your path.
Looking for hate and revenge
You're consumed by a desire for vengeance, perhaps due to past hurts or trauma.
Father's a thief
Your father is someone who steals, either literally or figuratively.
Mother's a bitch
Your mother may be someone you dislike or who treats you poorly.
You're always one step behind
You feel like you're constantly falling short or not performing to your potential.
Saw what you did and see what's going on
Someone is watching your actions and keeping tabs on what you're doing.
I know your secrets
The singer knows things about you that you haven't disclosed to anyone else.
I know your life
The singer is familiar with the details of your existence, probably through careful observation or investigation.
I know your lies
The singer is privy to the falsehoods you've told, which likely reveal something about your true motivation or character.
Blood on your face
You've been involved in a violent altercation that has left you physically or emotionally scarred.
Tears in your eyes
You're crying, possibly as a result of the pain you've experienced or the secrets that are weighing on you.
You failed in every case
You haven't succeeded in the things you've attempted, leading to feelings of disappointment and self-doubt.
You raise your hands
You're putting up a defensive or combative posture, perhaps in response to perceived threats.
Just to defend
You're trying to protect yourself from outside forces that you perceive to be hostile or threatening.
That is just your independence
Your actions are motivated by your desire to assert your autonomy and personal freedom.
A 'hero' like you
You see yourself as a heroic or admirable figure, despite past failures or negative traits.
Is searching the truth
You're trying to uncover the objective reality of things, which may involve conducting your own investigations or seeking out information from others.
But a beast - is rising in you
Your pursuit of the truth is causing you to become angry, aggressive, or even violent.
Time's running out
You're becoming increasingly aware that you don't have much time left to resolve issues or address problems before it's too late.
Writer(s): Marcel Sardella, Scott Leach, Mark Sweeney
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SuzieQ Phillips
Katie,
Do you remember when the Duggar's gave the Bates the house addition?
It was for Mother's Day but years ago.
None of the Duggar kids were married yet.
They went to Knoxville with another big family to put the extension up.
The original Bates house was a single floor and 3 bedrooms.
They put the massive extension on.
They had expected the completion to be about 4-5 days but delays happen.
So at the end a the time, the Duggar's had to leave due to JB & Michelle having appearances scheduled.
They left Josh, John-David, Joseph, & Josiah at the Bates house to finish the house with the older Bates boys!
I remember the place had only 1 bathroom (the additional bathrooms were not done yet) & Josh said something about the Bates kids waking him up because where he & his brothers were sleeping, the only working bathroom.
I wonder if the Bates parents knew about Josh back then??
Gil doesn't seem to be the kind that would allow Josh to be around the only working bathroom!
Donna Caulfield
In all honesty I absolutely believe that the Bates family is far more spiritually healthy, so far ahead of the Duggar's educationally, emotionally healthy than the Duggar family. I believe that Gil and Kelly Bates provide and have provided a far more loving, stable and loving family life than the Duggar parents.
Bryte Eyez
There are zealots in EVERY religion, cult, belief system.
Shoshanna Corner
No Duggar bates wedding now. No parent in their right mind would want their child hooking up with that family
Ce Ce
Agreed and it’s usually narcissistic behavior to micromanage people to the point of expectation of perfection
Rebecca Quayle
I always thought that if it weren't for the josh scandals they would have maintained a closer family friendship and there would have been more duggar/bates relationships/courtships. The first thing I thought when the scandal broke about josh molesting his sister's and other victims was that the bates were angry that the duggars would put the bates children in danger. Or that possibly they were the other victims.
Lizzie Dssg
That’s a very good point. I always found it interesting that the Bateses placed a greater emphasis on formal education than the Duggars ever had. It makes a very big difference in a person’s perspective on most everything.
Maritza Lara
It could happen, but they're still good friends.
Linda Hopkins
I can't imagine how you keep all this craziness straight, I'm just glad you can!! Glad you can get it all down for us and keep it straight!! You're great!
Alexandra Vitulano
Love your regular edited videos but love these chatty ones just as much! So much duggar tea....I love it!
Heather Lester
With everything going on in the world rn, your Duggar tea is the highlight of my days😁😁