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.
What Are You Waiting For
No Secrets Lyrics
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And all she does is think about you constantly
But she's too shy to ever let it show
And I think you know
Now just for fun,
Let's pretend that it's me,
And I'm everything you'll ever need
CHORUS:
What are you waiting for?
Are you crazy?
Open up your eyes and see what's going on, baby
There's someone at your door
Her heart is racing
Come on and make your move
What are you waiting for baby?
END CHORUS
Now here's a clue: her favorite color's blue
That's how she'll feel if she can't be with you
Cause you're the one who takes her breath away
When you look that way
So just for fun
Let's pretend that it's me
And I'm everything you'll ever need
CHORUS
I hear there's something good that waits for you
Check it out. It just might be true
There's so much more to her that meets the eye
You'll never know it if you don't try
CHORUS 2 TIMES
The lyrics to No Secrets' "What Are You Waiting For" describe a girl who looks similar to the singer and has feelings for someone she admires. The girl is shy and doesn't reveal how she feels about the person. The singer encourages the person to take a closer look and notice the girl's feelings. The singer suggests that the person might find something worth exploring and not regret missing out on a chance for something good.
The pre-chorus suggests that the singer is trying to make the person see that the girl is like her in many ways, but too shy to reveal it. By taking the bold step of acknowledging the girl's feelings, the person might find everything they need in a relationship. The chorus then reiterates this point, and asks the person to stop waiting and to make a move.
The bridge of the song provides an important clue that the person might use to find the courage to act. The girl's favorite color is blue, and the singer suggests that this is how she'll feel if she can't be with the person she admires. The final chorus emphasizes that the person should not miss out on the opportunity to find someone special, and to not be afraid to take a chance.
Overall, the song is a call to action, encouraging the person to be more proactive in their love life, and not to miss out on a chance for happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
There is this girl, she looks a lot like me
I know a girl who looks like me and she can't stop thinking about you.
And all she does is think about you constantly
The girl who looks like me is always thinking about you.
But she's too shy to ever let it show
The girl who looks like me is too shy to express her feelings for you.
And I think you know
I believe you are aware of this fact.
Now just for fun,
Let's pretend for a moment.
Let's pretend that it's me,
Let us imagine that the girl who looks like me is actually me.
And I'm everything you'll ever need
I possess everything that you need in a partner.
What are you waiting for?
Why are you hesitating?
Are you crazy?
Are you out of your mind?
Open up your eyes and see what's going on, baby
Observe what is currently taking place.
There's someone at your door
Someone is knocking on your door.
Her heart is racing
The girl who looks like me is very nervous and excited.
Come on and make your move
Make your decision and take action.
What are you waiting for baby?
What is stopping you from making a move?
Now here's a clue: her favorite color's blue
Her favorite color is blue, this is a hint about the girl who looks like me.
That's how she'll feel if she can't be with you
This is how the girl who looks like me will feel if she can't be with you.
Cause you're the one who takes her breath away
You have a significant impact on her and make her feel breathless.
When you look that way
When you look a certain way, you have an effect on her.
I hear there's something good that waits for you
I have heard a rumor that something good is waiting for you.
Check it out. It just might be true
Investigate and see if it is true.
There's so much more to her that meets the eye
The girl who looks like me has more to offer than what appears on the surface.
You'll never know it if you don't try
You will not find out unless you attempt to get to know her.
CHORUS
Repeating the refrain.
CHORUS
Repeating the refrain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW G. GOLDMARK, MARK CLIFFORD MUELLER
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