Except for Carly Lewis, who was born in London, England, the members of No Secrets grew up in Los Angeles. Carly, who is the daughter of Adrian Gurvitz, a famed guitarist, took the first steps toward forming No Secrets in 2000, when she convinced her father that it was her dream to become a musician, and that he could make it come true. The pair then decided to form a girl group. Cousins Jade Ryusaki and Erin Tanner, who were both of Hawaiian descent and had performed as hula dancers, were scouted and subsequently joined the group. Then, Gurvitz placed an advertisement in a local newspaper, and Angel Faith answered, bringing her friend Jessica Fried along with her.
Once the group line-up had been completed, No Secrets began recording songs, touring, and promoting their group. In June of 2001, No Secrets joined Aaron Carter in Toronto for the shooting of his video Oh Aaron, and they also collaborated in the taping of the song, providing background vocals. In 2002, they filmed their first video, a home VHS and DVD video named No Secrets - Get to Know Us. Later, in 2002, the group released their self-titled debut album, which included That's What Girls Do (from The PowerPuff Girls Movie) and Kids in America (from Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius), a remake of the 1982 hit that was popularized by Kim Wilde.
However, disagreements between members of the group led to the eventual break-up of No Secrets. At one point, Carly, Jade, Erin, and Jessica recorded a remake of Atomic Kitten's hit "Whole Again," excluding (and unbeknownst to) Angel (coincidentally, fellow girl group Play had also covered "Whole Again" in the same time period and released it as a single from their album Replay). Angel, who had sung the majority of leads in No Secrets, then left the group to pursue a solo career. The four remaining members recorded and shot a video for the song "Once Upon Another Dream" for Disney's re-release of Sleeping Beauty, but they parted ways soon after this.
Besides Angel Faith, Jessica Fried is also said to be pursuing a solo career, under the name "Jessi Malay." Erin Tanner has adopted the stage name "Nicki Foxx" (sometimes just "Nicki") and is also working on solo material.
In August of 2005, Carly Lewis married her fiancee Brian Merrick. Former No Secrets members Jade, Jessica, and Erin were among Carly's bridesmaids.
Here I Am
No Secrets Lyrics
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Ever since I was a little girl
Ever since I took my first step
And said my first hello (hello)
I've been been dancin'
I've been singin'
I've been hopin'
I've been praying for a chance to show
Show the world.. (show the world)
That I can be
Just like the girls on TV...
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am...
Isn't it crazy? (isn't it crazy)
Isn't it wild?
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am...
Isn't it crazy? now isn't it crazy?
Here I am
Like a little voice inside my heart, talkin' from the very start
Tellin' me which way to go
Always try and don't give up
If you want it never stop
Take your time if you wanna show.
Show the world..
Show the world..
That you can be
Just like the girls on TV...
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am...
Isn't it crazy? (isn't it crazy)
Isn't it wild?
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am...
Isn't it crazy? now isn't it crazy?
Here I am
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na
(Hold on one second. hehe)
Through the fire
Through the fire and me..
Isn't it a little insane?
Here I am....
Here I am
Here I am
Oooh
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am
Isn't it crazy? (isn't it crazy?)
Oh
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am...
Isn't it crazy?
Isn't it wild?
Here I am
Here I am
Here I am...
Isn't it crazy?
Now isn't it crazy?
Here I am...
Ho-oooooh
Here I am...
No Secrets's song "Here I Am" is an upbeat pop song that explores the singer's hopes and dreams of becoming a famous singer. The song describes the singer's desire to be like the girls on TV - popular and successful musicians who have achieved their dreams. The singer has been dancing, singing, hoping, dreaming, and praying for a chance to show their talents to the world since they were a little girl. The chorus features the repeated phrase "Here I am," as the singer focuses on their abilities and determination to achieve their musical goals.
The lyrics of this song illustrate the common struggles of artists in the music industry. The desire to be recognized and accepted is a common theme, as is the need for persistence and hard work. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat melody create an empowering and inspiring vibe, encouraging listeners to believe in themselves and chase their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I was a little girl
From a tender age, I've always hoped for this moment
Ever since I took my first step
Even before I learned to walk, I had ambitions and aspirations
And said my first hello (hello)
From the moment I learned to speak, I had a dream to achieve
I've been been dancin'
I've been moving towards this moment with every step I take
I've been singin'
I've been expressing myself through my voice and artistry
I've been hopin'
I've been yearning and praying for this moment to arrive
I've been dreamin',
I've been envisioning this very moment since I was a child
I've been praying for a chance to show
I've hoped and prayed for an opportunity to showcase my abilities
Show the world.. (show the world)
This is my chance to put myself on display for the whole world to see
That I can be
I have the potential to be
Just like the girls on TV...
As successful as the famous women in the entertainment industry
Isn't it crazy? (isn't it crazy)
It's astounding that my hard work and dedication has finally led me to this moment
Isn't it wild?
It's unbelievable how far I've come to achieve my goals
Like a little voice inside my heart, talkin' from the very start
Since I was young, my inner voice has guided me towards my aspirations
Tellin' me which way to go
It's been showing me the path I need to take to accomplish my dreams
Always try and don't give up
I've learned that persistence and hard work pays off in the end
If you want it never stop
Continuing to work hard and persevere is the key to achieving my goals
Take your time if you wanna show.
I've learned that patience is important to achieve success in life
Through the fire
Despite any obstacles or challenges I faced
Through the fire and me..
I've come out on the other side and achieved my aspirations
Isn't it a little insane?
It's overwhelming to think about how much I've accomplished
Here I am...
Finally, I've made it to the point where I can showcase my talents to the world
Isn't it crazy? (isn't it crazy?)
It's amazing that my dreams have finally come true
Isn't it wild?
It's a surreal feeling to have accomplished what I've always hoped for
Ho-oooooh
A vocal expression of joy and triumph
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOUGLAS IAN CARR, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON
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