The band will be touring over the fall of 2013 in support of their latest release The Changing Score, which will be available for streaming and purchase on Oct. 8th, 2013. While traces of the energy and excitement captured on their debut release remain, The Changing Score takes travel down additional avenues from the genres of Classic Rock and Grunge. An EP showcasing the “Stranger” side of their palette will follow later this year.
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Dubbed “rock n’ roll classicists” and “an eclectic synthesis of psychedelic grunge and classic rock” by Chicago press Model Stranger’s sound and unique look has pleased rock and roll purists, indie rock fans, and casual listeners all the same. Their variety of sonic influences covers ground of which fans have described as ranging from Tom Petty and David Bowie to Pearl Jam and Muse.
After the band’s debut 2010 release “Dreams & Bones” charted on CMJ stations the band hit the road playing over 150 shows in their first 18 months together. Amidst regional touring Model Stranger spent the following two years in and out of the studio working on songs and additional material for their follow up.
Taking less of a live approach into the studio yielded exciting results as the band made a point to explore a more “Model” side of their musical sensibilities on their 2013 release, The Changing Score. While traces of the energy and excitement captured on their debut release remain, The Changing Score takes travel down additional avenues from the genres of Classic Rock and Grunge. An EP showcasing the “Stranger” side of their palette will follow in the Spring of 2014.
Model Stranger – made up of Stephen Francis (vocals/guitar), Kevin James (Bass) and Vincent Joseph (Drums) is the epitome of a DIY band. This rock trio has worked the Midwest scene very diligently with an impressive list of successful regional tours. In addition to sharing the stage with popular national acts such as Candlebox, Our Lady Peace, Local H, Neon Trees and Ours, Model Stranger has performed at famous Chicago clubs and festivals such as; The Metro, Congress Theater, Double Door, and Cubby Bear. Model Stranger also co-headlined the 2009 I AM FEST, and performed at the 2009, 2010 Taste of Chicago festival, and Taste of Lincoln Festival 2010, 2011.
Dirty Little Secret
Model Stranger Lyrics
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Without you my world will come undone
You better stop what you're doing now
I swear I'll be bowing out
Stop what you're doing now and tell me
You know I
Can't sleep, I'm feeling confused
You didn't have to treat me like a damn fool
Maybe I misread what you wrote
I watched you as you cleaned off your phone
I'm drowning in my intuition
Feeding all of my suspicion
Tell me what the hell is going on
You better stop what you're doing now
I swear I'll be bowing out
Stop what you're doing now and tell me
You know I
Can't sleep, I'm feeling confused
You didn't have to treat me like a damn fool
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
Come clean, drop me a clue
He'll never love you half as much as I do
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
Come clean baby come clean (Baby come clean)
Come clean to me (Baby baby come clean)
Come clean baby come clean (Baby come clean)
Come clean to me (Baby baby come clean)
Come clean baby come clean (Baby come clean)
Come clean to me (Baby baby come clean)
Come clean baby come clean (Baby come clean)
Come clean to me
Can't sleep, I'm feeling confused
You didn't have to treat me like a damn fool
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
The lyrics to Model Stranger’s song Dirty Little Secret are a plea from the singer to their partner demanding that they come clean about their infidelity. The opening lines reveal just how much the singer has given of themselves to their partner, creating a sense of vulnerability and dependency upon them. However, this dependence is threatened by the specter of the partner’s “dirty little secret”. As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more suspicious of their partner’s behavior, culminating in the demand that they stop what they’re doing and confess the truth. The repetition of the phrase “Come clean to me” creates a sense of urgency and highlights the desperation of the singer to know the truth.
The line “I’m drowning in my intuition, feeding all of my suspicion” is particularly poignant as it speaks to the experience of many people in such situations – where their intuition is telling them that something is wrong, but they feel helpless to do anything about it. The phrase “dirty little secret” has an almost tactile quality to it, conjuring images of something that is hidden away, unseen but somehow still tangible.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of emotional turmoil, betrayal, and desperation for the truth. It taps into the universal human experience of trying to decode the actions of others, especially those we love and trust, in order to understand what is happening beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I live to be your only one
I'm so committed to you that being your only lover and priority is my way of living
Without you my world will come undone
My happiness and stability depends on you, without you everything would fall apart
You better stop what you're doing now
Whatever you're keeping from me or doing behind my back, you should stop it right now
I swear I'll be bowing out
I promise I will walk away from this relationship if you don't come clean or change your ways
Stop what you're doing now and tell me
I need you to stop hiding and lying, and tell me the truth about what's going on
You know I
You already know how I feel, how much I care and how important you are to me
Can't sleep, I'm feeling confused
I'm restless and troubled because I can sense that something's wrong but I don't know what it is
You didn't have to treat me like a damn fool
You betrayed my trust and fooled me into thinking everything was fine when it wasn't
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
It just hit me that you've been keeping a secret from me and it's not a good one
Maybe I misread what you wrote
I'm not sure if I understood your messages or gestures correctly, but something feels off
I watched you as you cleaned off your phone
I saw you deleting messages or hiding evidence on your phone, which makes me even more suspicious
I'm drowning in my intuition
I'm overwhelmed by my gut feeling that you're lying or cheating on me
Feeding all of my suspicion
Every little detail or action of yours only adds fuel to my doubts and fears
Tell me what the hell is going on
I demand to know the truth about what's happening behind my back, no more secrets or lies
Come clean, drop me a clue
I'm giving you a chance to confess or give me a hint about what's really happening, or else it's over
He'll never love you half as much as I do
I'm trying to remind you that I love you more than anyone else, and that whoever you're involved with can't compare
Come clean baby come clean (Baby come clean)
I'm pleading with you to be honest and clear with me, to show me the respect and love I deserve
Come clean to me (Baby baby come clean)
I want you to come clean to me, not just about this but about everything, so we can have a real relationship
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
I still can't shake off the feeling that you're hiding something from me and it's not good
Can't sleep, I'm feeling confused
My mind is racing and my heart is heavy with doubts and uncertainty, it's affecting my physical and emotional health
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
Even though I want to trust you and love you, my intuition and evidence are telling me otherwise
Suddenly I suspect a dirty little secret
No matter how hard I try to ignore it or deny it, I can't shake off the suspicion that you're not being truthful or faithful
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Stephen Francis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sea rey
Guys, your music is just amazing. This piece always leaves me completely speechless and I can listen to this masterpiece for hours. I just wanna say THANK YOU.
Will Schlosser
Love it boys!!!!!!! Slaps!!!!!
Christopher Schneider
I love this song and video even more than Will does.
Will Schlosser
Well we both know that’s bullshit no one loves these dudes more than me! 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘
Dadillac Ultra Classic
Can't wait to see you guys live again!! Burlington misses you!!
Model Stranger
As soon as we are able we will be back out there. Can’t wait!
VinnyVegasMusic
Great video and great song! Chicago's finest right here