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.
I Know What I Want
No Secrets Lyrics
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Thinkin' that you're bein' discreet
I hear the way you say my name
And somethin' in
You're voice'll change
Then I see you get a little red
When I laugh at something you said
That baby I
Am on to you
Don't be afraid I'm gonna say yes
If you're gonna ask me out why haven't you yet
All I wanna do is hear it from you
[Chorus]
Do I gotta gotta get in your face
Don't have a lotta lotta time to waste
Do you wanna wanna be my mate
Cause I know what I know what I want from you
Baby baby please don't be shy
I'm coming on strong cause I'm thinkin' you're the one
And I know what I want now from you
I think it's kinda cute
That it matters so much to you
That you don't want to let me know
The way you feel
Or let it show
So baby let me be the one
To take you by the hand see'mon
I'll tell you what I feel inside
But then it's time
For you to try
[Chorus]
Every single day
All I do is pray
For you to understand
What I gotta do
What I gotta prove
There's nothing left to lose
Baby tell the truth
Cause I gotta get my heart in love with you
The song "I Know What I Want" by No Secrets is a cheerful and upbeat pop-rock tune with an empowering message. The song is about a girl who has a crush on a boy and is aware of his feelings for her. She wants him to ask her out but is tired of waiting for him to make the move. She notices the way he looks at her and says her name, but he's too shy to express his true feelings. She likes him too and wants to be with him, but she doesn't want to waste her time waiting for him to ask her out. So, she makes the first move and tells him how she feels.
The lyrics are full of playful teasing and flirtatious energy. The singer addresses the object of her affection directly and encourages him to be more bold and assertive. She's not afraid to take the lead and make her intentions clear. The song is an anthem of self-confidence and determination, and it empowers young girls to be bold and pursue what they want. The chorus is especially catchy and memorable, with the repetition of "I know what I want from you" driving home the message of the song.
Overall, "I Know What I Want" is a fun and catchy pop song with a positive message that encourages young girls to be confident and proactive in pursuing their romantic interests.
Line by Line Meaning
I see how you look at me
I notice the way you gaze at me
Thinkin' that you're bein' discreet
Believing you're hiding your intentions
I hear the way you say my name
I listen to the tone when you address me
And somethin' in your voice'll change
I detect a shift in your vocal expression
Then I see you get a little red
I observe you blushing slightly
When I laugh at something you said
When I find your words amusing
And you don'why even have a clue
And you appear unaware
That baby I Am on to you
But I know what you're up to
Don't be afraid I'm gonna say yes
Don't worry, I'll agree if you ask me out
If you're gonna ask me out why haven't you yet
Why haven't you proposed a date already?
All I wanna do is hear it from you
I simply want to hear it from your lips
Do I gotta gotta get in your face
Do I need to be more aggressive?
Don't have a lotta lotta time to waste
I don't have much time to spare
Do you wanna wanna be my mate
Are you interested in being my partner?
Cause I know what I know what I want from you
Because I'm clear about what I want
Baby baby please don't be shy
Please don't be too reserved
I'm coming on strong cause I'm thinkin' you're the one
I'm being assertive because I believe you're perfect for me
And I know what I want now from you
Now, I'm sure of what I want from you
I think it's kinda cute
I find it endearing
That it matters so much to you
That your feelings for me hold so much significance
That you don't want to let me know
That you're hesitant to confess your emotions
The way you feel Or let it show
Or display your attraction
So baby let me be the one
So, let me initiate things
To take you by the hand see'mon
To lead the way forward
I'll tell you what I feel inside
I'll be open about what I feel
But then it's time For you to try
But then it's your turn to show your emotions
Every single day
Each and every day
All I do is pray
All I do is wish
For you to understand
That you'll comprehend
What I gotta do
What I have to undertake
What I gotta prove
What I need to demonstrate
There's nothing left to lose
There's nothing more to forfeit
Baby tell the truth
Please be honest with me
Cause I gotta get my heart in love with you
Because my heart yearns to be with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADRIAN ISRAEL GURVITZ, SARAH F. MAJORS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
KB Bebop
I had a CD of theirs when i was little. Man, i loved the songs there and i still do at 20 years old!! :)
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it's nice to meet you and to be COMPLETELY honest i'm a 38 years of age male and romantically i did do and/or will SOMEWHAT like these females because they've LITERALLY always had and still have attractive faces and i did do and/or PROBABLY will really LOVE no secrets as musicians
Grizzly PurpleBear Katie
I wish this was their next single after That's What Girls Do, because it looks awesome and upbeat. And also would like On The Flood be single too.
Laura Guerro
Love the drum samples here!
Christian Winsor
LOVE this song :D
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it's nice to meet you and please read my comment
You Tuber
to be COMPLETELY honest romantically i did do and/or will SOMEWHAT like no secrets because they've LITERALLY always had and still have attractive faces and i did do and/or PROBABLY will really LOVE them as musicians
LIAM-MAN 72
Back when female pop stars had much higher singing vocals like Britney Spears...
Chris More
I remember this when I was young teenager. This is what the Haschak sisters remind me of
Karissa Thomas
brings back being a little girl. lol