John B started producing music at the age of 13 and now is the head of drum and bass record label called Beta Recordings. He also runs three other sub-labels called Nu Electro, Tangent, and Chihuahua respectively. These labels were formed to cater to the more diverse subgenres of drum n bass.
He was educated at Durham University...
Secrets
John B Lyrics
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In the darkness you will find
Dirty little secrets we all hide
Cause we all have a darker side
A place we keep where no one else will find
Cause everybody wants to hide their secrets away
Nobody wants to stand up to the pain
But I will
Wake up and fight again
If you could
Dance with me through this rain
We will fight
We'll fight again
Fight again
In the back
In the closets of your mind
That's where skeletons and dirty secrets hide
And I'll rip out my insides
And leave them on display for you tonight
Cause everybody wants to hide their secrets away
Nobody wants to stand up to the pain
But I will
Stand up to the pain
Wake up and fight again
If you could
Dance with me through this rain
We will fight
We'll fight again
Fight again
All my life I hide my secrets away
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
We all try to hide our secrets away
In the dark
In the dark
In the dark
Stand up to the pain
Wake up and fight again
If you could
Dance with me through this rain
We will fight
We'll fight again
Fight again
Fight again
Cause everybody wants to hide their secrets away
And that's okay
Nobody wants to stand up to the pain
And fight again
The lyrics to John B's song "Secrets" explore the theme of hiding secrets and being afraid to confront the pain that comes with facing them. The first verse sets the tone by describing how everyone has a darker side that they keep hidden from others. The lyrics go on to describe the places where these secrets are kept, such as in the back of the mind or in the closet.
The chorus repeats the idea that everyone wants to hide their secrets away and avoid the pain that comes with confronting them. However, the singer is willing to face this pain and fight again, and invites the listener to dance with them through the rain.
The second verse is even more direct, with the singer describing how they are willing to rip out their insides and display them for all to see. This is a powerful metaphor for the idea of exposing one's vulnerabilities and facing the pain head-on.
Overall, the lyrics to "Secrets" are a powerful and honest exploration of the human tendency to keep secrets and avoid pain, and the potential for growth and healing that comes with facing those secrets and fighting through the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark
Explaining the environment where the secrets are kept and hidden.
In the darkness you will find
Acknowledging that secrets hide in the dark, they are hard to find.
Dirty little secrets we all hide
We all have embarrassing secrets, and we keep them hidden from everyone.
Cause we all have a darker side
We all have our demons, our bad sides that we don't want others to see.
A place we keep where no one else will find
We keep our secrets in a place where they won't be discovered by others.
Cause everybody wants to hide their secrets away
It is human nature to keep secrets hidden, away from others.
Nobody wants to stand up to the pain
No one wants to face the negative consequences of revealing their secrets.
But I will
The artist is willing to confront the pain and reveal their secrets.
Stand up to the pain
Being courageous to bear the consequences of exposing the secrets.
Wake up and fight again
Facing the challenges and standing up after being knocked down by the consequences.
If you could
Inviting others to join them in this fight and face their own secrets.
Dance with me through this rain
Facing the consequences with confidence and courage, and even embracing it.
We will fight
Collective effort to reveal the secrets and face the consequences.
We'll fight again
Persistence in facing the consequences and not giving up.
In the back
Referring to the dark corners of the mind where secrets hide.
In the closets of your mind
Referring to the dark corners of the mind where secrets hide.
That's where skeletons and dirty secrets hide
Referring to the secrets and the negative consequences it comes with. It is frequently referred to as skeletons in the cupboard.
And I'll rip out my insides
Being raw, being honest, leaving everything behind and not holding back.
And leave them on display for you tonight
Being open about their emotions, feelings, and previously hidden secrets.
All my life I hide my secrets away
How long the artist has been keeping their secrets hidden away from everyone.
We all try to hide our secrets away
The song acknowledges that not just the singer but everyone hides their secrets away.
Stand up to the pain
Being courageous and facing the consequences that may come with revealing the secrets.
Wake up and fight again
Even when knocked down by the consequences, one must stand back up and continue the fight.
Cause everybody wants to hide their secrets away
Reiterating that all humans have secrets they want to avoid revealing.
And that's okay
Normalizing the fact that it's human nature to hide secrets.
Nobody wants to stand up to the pain
The artist emphasizes the dread of dealing with the potential consequences of revealing their secrets.
And fight again
Stressing the importance of staying courageous and persistent in the fight.
Writer(s): B. jon
Contributed by Cooper C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
PairoftheSocks
I honestly think John B got pissed off at the music industry as he became more popular and turned into a mega troll.
N
This track brings me back to the golden era of dark techy 90s classics. Such a special time
benjamin
very special
N
I was 20 when i first heard this. Im back at 40 doing exactly what i did back then....Broking to tha sound. Long live 90s drum and bass. No U Turn, Prototype, Nu Black,
R South
Man it was awesome eh ! Repeat repeat repeat lol , gave my life so much this era of dnb , right uptil about 2005 when it went to technical
N
@R South +Yeah bro, the 90's were special, raw, bare bones and fresh. Tech lost its way in 2005 you are right, its good to see it coming back though, its out there in the underground
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Мне сейчас 20 : )
Но 26 декабря будет 21. Это просто охрененный трек! Мало слышал треков в стиле Techstep, но после этого я ничего другое слушать не могу
Gary Furner
Love this.....what a time too be alive when this beauty came out.
CJ Tongue
48 seconds in, that first bass throb. Shivers down my back.
Andy P
who knew John B would go from making dark moody tunes to what he makes now. had this and could really enjoy it when lean. wasn't one I could listen to more than once in a while but it is great piece of music