Dirty Little Secret
Dirty Little Secret Lyrics
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When I've known this all along
I go around a time or two
Just to waste my time with you
Tell me all that you've thrown away
Find out games you don't wanna play
You are the only one that needs to know
[Chorus]
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret
Who has to know
When we live such fragile lives?
It's the best way we survive
I go around a time or two
Just to waste my time with you
Tell me all that you've thrown away
Find out games you don't wanna play
You are the only one that needs to know
[Chorus]
Who has to know
The way she feels inside (inside)?
Those thoughts I can't deny (deny)
These sleeping thoughts won't lie (won't lie)
And all I've tried to hide
It's eating me apart
Trace this life out
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret)
[Chorus]
Dirty little secret
Dirty little secret
Who has to know?
Who has to know?
The song "Dirty Little Secret" by The All-American Rejects is about a secret romance between two people. The first verse suggests that the singer has done something wrong, but they have known this all along. The second verse talks about games the other person doesn't want to play and things they have thrown away. The chorus reveals the title of the song, "I'll keep you my dirty little secret, don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret." The tone of the song is melancholic, and the lyrics suggest that the relationship is a secret because it cannot be public.
The bridge talks about the way the other person feels inside, and the singer confesses that they cannot deny those same feelings. The sleeping thoughts won't lie, and the secret eats away at the singer. The song ends with the last repetition of the chorus, with the question "Who has to know?" repeated.
Overall, the song is about the societal pressure that couples feel to keep their relationships a secret and the consequences of revealing them. It is a poignant commentary on love and secrecy that has resonated with many listeners. The melancholic melody and the catchy chorus make it a fan-favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me know that I've done wrong
I want you to confirm that I've made mistakes
When I've known this all along
Even though I know the truth, I want to hear it from you
I go around a time or two
I keep coming back to you, despite knowing it's pointless
Just to waste my time with you
I spend time with you even though I know it's not productive
Tell me all that you've thrown away
Share with me the things you've let go of in the past
Find out games you don't wanna play
Help me understand the things you're not interested in doing
You are the only one that needs to know
The information you share with me will be kept secret
I'll keep you my dirty little secret
I'll keep our relationship a secret from others
Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret
If you tell anyone, you'll be another mistake I've made
My dirty little secret
Our secret relationship
Who has to know
Why does anyone else need to know?
When we live such fragile lives?
We live short, unpredictable lives
It's the best way we survive
Keeping secrets is the best way to avoid criticism and judgement
The way she feels inside (inside)
Her hidden emotions
Those thoughts I can't deny (deny)
I can't pretend these thoughts and feelings aren't real
These sleeping thoughts won't lie (won't lie)
Even when I'm not actively thinking about it, these feelings remain
And all I've tried to hide
Despite my efforts to keep it hidden, my feelings for you persist
It's eating me apart
This secret relationship is emotionally taxing
Trace this life out
Examine the path my life has taken
Dirty little secret
Our secretive relationship
Who has to know?
Why does anyone need to find out?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RITTER, TYSON / WHEELER, NICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@your-mommmm
DLS: I got a bunch of these.
1. I can't stand my sister's friend, and I'd be happy if she never came over again.
2. I fantasize about hurting, torturing, and sometimes killing people who annoy me.
3. I'm in love with a dude who's 3x my age and doesn't exist.
4. My dad wants me to start dieting, but I'm hiding candy under my bed.
5. I'm constantly starting projects and never finishing them.
6. As soon as I turn 18, I wanna leave my small town and go to a big city, even though I know how much it would hurt my family.
7. My parents constantly tell me how pretty I am, but I don't believe them.
8. I call myself a gamer, but I struggle to beat games on easy mode.
9. Most of the time, I'm only halfway listening to someone when they talk.
10. I'm scared I'll end up broke or homeless when I get older.
11. I worry I'm faking my bisexuality.
12. When I was 11, I made really bad Super Mario smut and proudly showed it to my sister.
13. I've been in love with the same Youtuber ever since I was 10, but he's 16 years older than me and probably has a girlfriend.
14. I don't wanna have kids because the thought of sex or giving birth is terrifying to me.
15. I make fun of weebs and Gacha kids, but I used to be both.
16. When I was 9 or 10, I said a slur without knowing it was a slur. Loudly. In front of my friend.
And finally...
17. I look skinny with clothes on, but I'm really not.
@arwakhattab
Are we just not gonna talk about how intense this dude’s stare is? It feels like he already knows my dirty little secret.
@2beemezeraic387
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@lazzypuppets2929
Lol hahaha 🥺🤔😘😁🤭🤫😬
@holiwren
true... i'm terrified
@yalikejazz8303
Reminds me of jasper from twilight
@mothersmilk4511
Bro hahahaaa oh he knows
@robertminnich7442
DLS: Took me 2 hours to figure out what DLS means
@jordanegan8999
Lol
@robertminnich7442
Juggernaut Gamer i didnt even figure it out myself i had my friend tell me it cuz she called me her dirty little secret
@brandenanimatez6440
XD me to