Aged 14, he gained national attention in 2012 after appearing in the second USA series of The X Factor.
Having previously released three EPs, Jacob Whitesides released hit debut studio album, Why?, was released on 9 September 2016.
Secrets
Jacob Whitesides Lyrics
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Hiding behind the magic of the light
The blinding lights
Walk down cobblestone streets with me hand in hand
And get lost in the honesty of the light
The darkest night
Secrets, all I wanna do is know your secrets
You're the mystery I'll never regret
Tell me, tell me more
Tell me, tell me more
Tell me
I will be patient, no need to rush
I won't be the one who leaves you high and dry
I am by your side
Riddle me this, girl
I want to uncover what's underneath
Let me see your true colors now
Tell me now, I wanna hear your
Secrets, all I wanna do is know your secrets
Tell me, tell me your secrets
You're the mystery I'll never regret
Tell me, tell me more
Tell me, tell me more
Tell me
I would cross the seven seas
To see what's buried underneath
I would walk through desert sands
Just to talk with you, talk with you
I would cross the seven seas
To see what's buried underneath
I would walk through desert sands
Just to talk with you and hear you tell me your
Secrets, all I wanna do is know your secrets
Tell me, tell me your secrets
You're the mystery I'll never regret
Tell me, tell me your
Secrets, all I wanna do is know your secrets
Tell me, tell me your secrets
You're the mystery I'll never regret
Tell me, tell me more
Tell me, tell me more
Tell me, tell me
Tell me, tell me more
Tell me, tell me more
In Jacob Whitesides's song "Secrets," the singer is asking their partner to reveal their true selves and share their secrets. The first verse asks the partner to pull back the curtain and reveal what they have been hiding behind the "magic of the light" and the "blinding lights." The second verse invites the partner to walk with the singer in honesty and get lost in the "darkest night." The chorus repeats the plea to share secrets and promises to be patient and supportive.
The bridge of the song declares the singer's willingness to go to great lengths to uncover their partner's secrets, saying they would "cross the seven seas" and "walk through desert sands" just to hear them speak. The song ends with a final repetition of the plea for secrets to be revealed and a desire to keep hearing more.
The song has a theme of honesty and vulnerability, with the singer seeking true intimacy with their partner. The use of the metaphor of the stage and the "magic of the light" suggests that the partner may be putting on a performance or hiding behind a facade, while the invitation to walk down cobblestone streets and get lost in the darkness implies a desire for real connection and openness.
Line by Line Meaning
Pull back the curtain, show me all you've been
Reveal yourself completely, show me everything that you've been hiding
Hiding behind the magic of the light
Concealing yourself behind the glamorous facade of fame
The blinding lights
The overwhelming brightness of stardom
Walk down cobblestone streets with me hand in hand
Explore the real, unglamorous world with me
And get lost in the honesty of the light
Feel the genuine purity of reality
The darkest night
The most vulnerable and raw aspects of life
Secrets, all I wanna do is know your secrets
I am curious to understand every hidden part of you
Tell me, tell me your secrets
Share with me the private details of your life
You're the mystery I'll never regret
Your complexity is something that will always intrigue and fascinate me
I will be patient, no need to rush
I am willing to wait for you to open up
I won't be the one who leaves you high and dry
I will support you and be there for you, even in difficult times
I am by your side
I am here for you and will stand with you
Riddle me this, girl
Challenge me intellectually and share your complexity with me
I want to uncover what's underneath
I want to discover the true essence of who you are
Let me see your true colors now
Let me see the real, unfiltered version of you
Tell me now, I wanna hear your
Speak honestly and openly with me
I would cross the seven seas
I am willing to go to great lengths to understand you
To see what's buried underneath
To discover the hidden parts of you
I would walk through desert sands
I am dedicated to getting to know you, no matter the obstacles
Just to talk with you, talk with you
To connect with you in a meaningful way
Tell me, tell me your
Share your secrets and innermost thoughts with me
Secrets, all I wanna do is know your secrets
I am curious about every aspect of your life
Tell me, tell me your secrets
Let me in on the private details of your life
You're the mystery I'll never regret
Your complexity and depth will always be fascinating to me
Tell me, tell me more
Share even more with me, keep the conversation going
Tell me, tell me more
I am eager to learn even more about you
Tell me, tell me
Don't hold back, be completely honest with me
Tell me, tell me more
Continue sharing and opening up to me
Tell me, tell me more
I am fascinated by your uniqueness and complexity
Tell me, tell me
I want to understand every aspect of you
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ED CASH, SCOTT CASH, DAVID SPENCER, JACOB MICHAEL WHITESIDES
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Maddy Chen
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Mahwish Rishi
I do.
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Mya Soto
So true he is super caring.
quintana.
Holy fuck, that high note gave me chills 😍
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Fr same!
Δήμητρα Φιλιππάκη
Im so proud to consider myself as a whitesider!
Angel Mae Kelley
The best fandom ever