Secrets
Mary Lambert Lyrics


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I've got bi-polar disorder
My shit's not in order
I'm overweight
I'm always late
I've got too many things to say
I rock mom jeans, cat earrings
Extrapolate my feelings
My family is dysfunctional
But we have a good time killing each other

They tell us from the time we're young
To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves
Inside ourselves
I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else
Well I'm over it

I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
So-o-o-o-o what
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I can't think straight, I'm so gay
Sometimes I cry a whole day
I care a lot, use an analog clock
And never know when to stop
And I'm passive, aggressive
I'm scared of the dark and the dentist
I love my butt and won't shut up
And I never really grew up

They tell us from the time we're young
To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves
Inside ourselves
I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else
Well I'm over it

I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
So-o-o-o-o what
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I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are), secrets are
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are), secrets are
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Overall Meaning

Mary Lambert’s song Secrets is a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and the rejection of societal pressure to hide our flaws and struggles. The opening lyrics set the tone for the rest of the song, as Lambert confesses to her struggles with bipolar disorder, disorganization, weight issues, lateness, and a tendency to speak her mind. She paints a vivid picture of herself with the line, “I rock mom jeans, cat earrings/Extrapolate my feelings,” showing that she doesn’t fit society’s expectations of how a young woman should look or act. She also alludes to her dysfunctional family, but acknowledges that they still manage to have fun despite their problems.


The chorus is where the song’s message is crystalized. Lambert proclaims, “I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are,” repeating the line several times while asserting her acceptance of her flaws and her refusal to hide them from the world. She also acknowledges that she’s not alone in feeling pressure to conform to society’s expectations, singing, “They tell us from the time we're young/To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves/Inside ourselves/I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else/Well I'm over it.” Lambert’s candid lyrics and unabashed acceptance of herself make this song an anthem for individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, body image issues, or any other challenges that make them feel like they don’t fit in.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got bi-polar disorder
I have a mental illness characterized by periods of elevated mood and depression.


My shit's not in order
I'm not organized and my life is messy.


I'm overweight
I weigh more than what is considered healthy for my body type.


I'm always late
I have difficulty being on time for things.


I've got too many things to say
I have a lot of thoughts and opinions to share.


I rock mom jeans, cat earrings
I have a quirky sense of fashion.


Extrapolate my feelings
Understand my emotions and experiences better.


My family is dysfunctional
There are issues and problems within my family.


But we have a good time killing each other
Despite our problems, we manage to have fun together.


They tell us from the time we're young To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves Inside ourselves
We are taught to keep our flaws and insecurities hidden from the world from a young age.


I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else Well, I'm over it
I realize that many people try to be someone they're not for a long time, but I've decided to be true to myself.


I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are) So-o-o-o-o what
I am unashamed of my flaws and insecurities, and don't care if others know about them.


I can't think straight, I'm so gay
I am attracted to people of the same gender.


Sometimes I cry a whole day
I have days where my emotions get the best of me and I cry a lot.


I care a lot, use an analog clock
I am passionate about things and I still use a traditional clock rather than a digital one.


And never know when to stop
I tend to go overboard with things and have difficulty stopping when I should.


And I'm passive, aggressive
I have a tendency to be passive in some situations and aggressive in others.


I'm scared of the dark and the dentist
I have fears of the dark and of going to the dentist.


I love my butt and won't shut up
I am proud of my physical features and like to talk about them.


And I never really grew up
I still have a youthful and carefree attitude regardless of my age.


I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are) So-o-o-o-o what
My secrets and flaws do not define me and I am unashamed of them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benedetto B Rotondi, Bobby Ray Jr Simmons, Eric Rosse, Mary Danielle Lambert, Maureen Anne McDonald

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@chocolatepudding1241

I’m 23, and a few weeks ago I went to a psychologist and was diagnosed with autism after 2 years of contemplation and worrying what my family would think. It’s such a relief to finally know why I’m so different and why the world is so extremely overwhelming for me.

I’ve told my siblings and they’re happy for me, but I don’t think I’ll ever tell my parents because they won’t understand and I grew up with my dad calling me re***ded and saying I look like I’m “riding the short bus.”

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@katakatsuki3466

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@awen-839

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@thebipolartruth1767

Song lyrics:

I've got bi-polar disorder
My shit's not in order
I'm overweight
I'm always late
I've got too many things to say
I rock mom jeans, cat earrings
Extrapolate my feelings
My family is dysfunctional
But we have a good time killing each other

They tell us from the time we're young
To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves
Inside ourselves
I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else
Well I'm over it

I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what

I can't think straight, I'm so gay
Sometimes I cry a whole day
I care a lot, use an analog clock
And never know when to stop
And I'm passive, aggressive
I'm scared of the dark and the dentist
I love my butt and won't shut up
And I never really grew up

They tell us from the time we're young
To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves
Inside ourselves
I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else
Well I'm over it

I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what
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I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are), secrets are
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are), secrets are
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@hikari31415

Nobody ever asks, which is unfortunate because sometimes sharing can be helpful. You were in no way obligated to read this; don't make her feel bad for no reason.

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~ I'm bisexual
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@cherryred8577

I've got bi-polar disorder
My shit's not in order
I'm overweight
I'm always late
I've got too many things to say
I rock mom jeans, cat earrings
Extrapolate my feelings
My family is dysfunctional
But we have a good time killing each other
They tell us from the time we're young
To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves
Inside ourselves
I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else
Well I'm over it
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what
I can't think straight, I'm so gay
Sometimes I cry a whole day
I care a lot, use an analog clock
And never know when to stop
And I'm passive, aggressive
I'm scared of the dark and the dentist
I love my butt and won't shut up
And I never really grew up
They tell us from the time we're young
To hide the things that we don't like about ourselves
Inside ourselves
I know I'm not the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else
Well I'm over it
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are)
So-o-o-o-o what
So-o-o-o-o what
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I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are), secrets are
I don't care if the world knows what my secrets are (secrets are), secrets are
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@zaramckenna2159

u will be alright
if u have to depression and it is because of bullys remember to tell
it is good to tell
stand up for yourself
dont hit them back dont curse at them because then that makes u a bully to them and NOBODY deserves to be bullied for ANYTHING so justs stand tall a walk away .

trust me i have a friend being bullied i stood up for her cause she was shy .

u may not notice but while u cocentrate on wat bad / mean things the bullys are saying u dont realise all the things ur friends are doing to be nice and help and stand up for u



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@doctorbitchcraft85

Ok secrets

I'm pretty
I love myself
I am loved
I don't cry
I am never depressed
I am happy
I don't lie to myself
I am 100% honest about my personality with my "friends"

I lied about everything above.

...sometimes i forget how to act normally and people call me crazy, just to make fun, but still.
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I'm so jealous of her hair! Also her dress is gorgeous. I'm really jealous of her. I hope when I get older I can be as pretty as her!

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