Norwegian female band of 3 members: Inger Lise Størksen, Christine Sandtorv… Read Full Bio ↴Norwegian female band of 3 members: Inger Lise Størksen, Christine Sandtorv and Jannicke Larsen. Formed in 1994, they've released 6 albums to much critical acclaim in Norway. Their 2001 release Balloons and Champagne won the Norwegian Grammy Award for Best Pop Album. Several of their songs have been placed in American television shows, including perhaps their biggest hit, Girls Keep Secrets in the Strangest Ways.
Their website is at http://www.ephemeramusic.com/english/

But, also exists group with the same name which is formed from swedish screamo stars.

Girls Keep Secrets in the Strangest Ways
Ephemera Lyrics

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If you quit, if you start
If you want to play a part
If you stop, if you begin
If you lose it, if you win

If you come, if you go
If you miss the opening night show
If you smile, and if you cry

If you promise, if you lie

Girls keep secrets in the strangest ways
Girls don't tell
We just sometimes have to say

If you speak, if you keep still
If you turn mountains into a molehill
If you love, and if you hate
If you see it all to late

Girls keep secrets in the strangest ways
Girls don't tell
We just sometimes have to say

If you stop, if you begin
If you lose it, if you win
If you smile, if you cry
If you promise, if you lie (x2)

If you quit, if you start
If you want to play a part
If you stop, if you begin
If you lose it, if you win

Girls keep secrets in the strangest ways
Girls don't tell
We just sometimes have to say

By *Mily*

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ephemera's "Girls Keep Secrets in the Strangest Ways" explore the idea of women keeping secrets and not always being upfront with their emotions and actions. The song discusses various scenarios where women may keep secrets, such as quitting or starting something new, playing a role, or smiling and crying. The repetition of "if you" in each line emphasizes the different situations where women may keep secrets.

The chorus of the song, "Girls keep secrets in the strangest ways, girls don't tell, we just sometimes have to say" further emphasizes this idea of women keeping their emotions and actions hidden. The phrase "we just sometimes have to say" suggests that women may not always be able to keep their secrets hidden and may need to express themselves in their own way.

Overall, the song portrays the idea that women may keep secrets for many different reasons, and it is not always easy to understand or predict their emotions and actions.

Line by Line Meaning

If you quit, if you start
Whether you give up or keep going

If you want to play a part
If you want to be involved

If you stop, if you begin
Whether you come to a halt or take action

If you lose it, if you win
Whether you fail or succeed

If you come, if you go
Whether you show up or leave

If you miss the opening night show
If you miss an important event

If you smile, and if you cry
Whether you're happy or sad

If you promise, if you lie
Whether you're truthful or not

Girls keep secrets in the strangest ways
Girls have unique ways of keeping secrets

Girls don't tell
Girls don't always share their deepest thoughts

We just sometimes have to say
But sometimes we have to speak up