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.
Skin Deep
No Secrets Lyrics
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That nothing matches me
You're making me feel like a dream
The way you flatter me
Are you just another fake
Or something special?
(yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah)
You're tellin' me that I'm too cool
You say I'm beautiful
I got to tell you I'm fool
I'm kinda cynical
Boy have you got what it takes
Something special
(yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Don't think this beauty...
Skin deep
(yeah,yeah,yeah)
I need more than you're givin' me
Skin deep
(yeah,yeah, yeah)
Get down to the bone
Heart and soul
I've got to have it all
It's got to be special
You sit me on the top of your world
Can't take your eyes off me
You say that I'm your candy girl
Well that's oh so sweet
Boy, have you got what it takes
Something special?
(yeah, yeah, yeah,yeah, yeah, yeah,)
Don't think this beauty...
Skin deep
(yeah,yeah,yeah)
I need more than you're givin' me
Skin deep
(yeah,yeah, yeah)
Get down to the bone
Heart and soul
I've got to have it all
It's got to be special
Down, down, take it to the bone
Get to the beauty within
Down, down, take it to the bone
Got to discover me
Down, down, take it to the bone
Open your mind and come in
Down, down, take it to the bone
Skin deep
(yeah,yeah,yeah)
I need more than you're givin' me
Skin deep
(yeah,yeah, yeah)
Get down to the bone
Heart and soul
I've got to have it all
It's got to be special
Don't think this beauty...
Skin deep
(yeah,yeah,yeah)
In "Skin Deep" by No Secrets, the lyrics explore the idea that true beauty goes beyond just physical appearance. The singer is being told by her love interest that she is beautiful and exceptional, but she is skeptical of his intentions. She questions whether he is just another person feeding her empty flattery or if he truly sees the beauty in all aspects of who she is. The chorus emphasizes the message that she needs more than just superficial compliments and desires to be appreciated for her inner beauty as well. She wants her love interest to truly understand her heart and soul, and for their connection to be something genuinely special.
The lyrics of this song demonstrate an empowering message for young women, particularly in a society that often values women based on their appearance. It encourages the listener to value themselves for their full personhood and not just their physical features. The song's upbeat pop tune and empowering lyrics make it a great anthem for those who are looking for more than just skin-deep connections in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Your tellin' me that I'm your queen
You're saying I'm the most important person to you.
That nothing matches me
You think I'm better than anything else out there.
You're making me feel like a dream
You're making me feel like I'm living in a fantasy.
The way you flatter me
The compliments you give make me feel good.
Are you just another fake
I'm not sure if you're genuine.
Or something special?
Or if you're unique and truly someone I can depend on.
You're tellin' me that I'm too cool
You think I have a great and admirable personality.
You say I'm beautiful
You compliment my appearance.
I got to tell you I'm fool
However, I have my doubts and am skeptical of everyone.
I'm kinda cynical
I question people's motives and sincerity.
Boy have you got what it takes
Do you have the qualities I'm looking for?
Something special
The qualities that truly matter to me.
Don't think this beauty...
My value and worth are not just superficial.
Skin deep
My appearance is not everything.
I need more than you're givin' me
I want and expect more from you.
Get down to the bone
Show me the real you, deep down inside.
Heart and soul
Give me your emotional and spiritual essence.
I've got to have it all
I want the complete package, not just bits and pieces.
It's got to be special
It has to be unique and truly what I'm looking for.
You sit me on the top of your world
You make me feel like the most important person in your life.
Can't take your eyes off me
You are captivated by me.
You say that I'm your candy girl
You see me as something sweet and enjoyable.
Well that's oh so sweet
That's nice to hear, but I want more than just words.
Down, down, take it to the bone
Get past the surface level and show me what truly matters.
Get to the beauty within
Discover the true beauty inside of me.
Got to discover me
Find out who I really am.
Open your mind and come in
Be receptive to all aspects of me.
Skin deep
My worth does not solely rest on my appearance.
I need more than you're givin' me
I require more from our relationship.
Get down to the bone
Show me the real you, and what truly matters.
Heart and soul
Show me your emotional and spiritual sides.
It's got to be special
The entire package is what counts.
Don't think this beauty...
It's not just about looks.
Skin deep
I'm more than just my appearance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIZ WINSTANLEY, PETE KIRTLEY, TIMOTHY HAWES
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