Secrets
Great News Lyrics

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Was dancing with you and I felt the beat
I felt every fragment and the heat

Oh, you keep your secrets to yourself
I see you baby, it's not inside your head

I'm so sedated every day is the same
We're fine as long as we don't end up like them

Oh, you keep your secrets to yourself
I see you baby, it's not inside your head

My feet are sore from walking on glass
In the beginning when I first met you it felt like grass

Oh, you keep your secrets to yourself
I see you baby, it's not inside your head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Great News's song "Secrets" seem to be describing a relationship where one person is withholding their true thoughts and emotions from the other. The first verse describes a moment of intimacy and emotional connection between the two, yet the person whose perspective the song is from recognizes that there are parts of the other person that they are not privy to, that they are keeping "secret".

The second verse seems to continue this theme, with the singer describing feeling "sedated" every day, as if their relationship has become stagnant and monotonous. The line "We're fine as long as we don't end up like them" implies that the singer is aware of other relationships that have deteriorated due to secrets and a lack of communication.

The final verse contains a metaphor, where the singer describes their feet as sore from walking on glass. This could represent the pain and discomfort of being in a relationship where one partner is not fully open and honest with the other. The repetition of the line "Oh, you keep your secrets to yourself, I see you baby, it's not inside your head" reinforces the idea that there are unspoken truths and thoughts that the singer senses in the other person, but that are not being shared.

Overall, "Secrets" seems to be a contemplative and introspective song about the complexities of human relationships and the importance of communication and transparency.

Line by Line Meaning

Was dancing with you and I felt the beat
I experienced a strong connection with you while dancing

I felt every fragment and the heat
I sensed every detail and intensity of the moment

Oh, you keep your secrets to yourself
You don't reveal your true feelings or thoughts

I see you baby, it's not inside your head
I understand that your secrets affect your behavior

I'm so sedated every day is the same
I feel numb and lifeless, stuck in a routine

We're fine as long as we don't end up like them
We're okay as long as we don't become like people who lose their spark

My feet are sore from walking on glass
I've been hurt and damaged by our relationship

In the beginning when I first met you it felt like grass
Initially, our relationship felt fresh and alive

Writer(s): Dagny Backer, Even Kjelby, Lars Henrik Stoud Platou, Ole Kristian Einarsen

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