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OneRepublic Lyrics


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I need another story
Something to get off my chest
My life gets kinda boring
Need something that I can confess
Til' all my sleeves are stained red
From all the truth that I've said
Come by it honestly I swear
Thought you saw me wink, no
I've been on the brink, so

Tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away

My God, amazing how we got this far
It's like we're chasing all those stars
Who's driving shiny big black cars
And everyday I see the news
All the problems that we could solve
And when a situation rises
Just write it into an album
Send it straight to gold
I don't really like my flow, no, so

Tell me what you want to hear
Something that are like those years
Sick of all the insincere
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics never jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away

Oh, got no reason, got no shame
Got no family I can't blame
Just don't let me disappear
I'mma tell you everything

So tell me what you want to hear
Something that'll light those ears
Sick of all the insincere
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics never jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away

So tell me what you want to hear
Something that delight those ears
Sick of all the insincere
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line




I'm gonna give all my secrets away
All my secrets away, all my secrets away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of OneRepublic's song "Secrets" convey a sense of vulnerability and a sincere desire to connect with the listener. The singer expresses a need to share something with someone, to get it off their chest. They acknowledge that their life can be pretty boring sometimes and that they are tired of being insincere. The repeated refrain "I'm gonna give all my secrets away" suggests that the singer is determined to be truthful and honest with both themselves and others.


The second verse takes a bit of a surreal turn, with the singer reflecting on the state of the world and the kinds of people who seem to be in charge. However, they quickly bring it back to their own experience, acknowledging that they write their problems into songs and hope that they become successful. The final verse circles back to the original sentiment, with the singer laying everything out on the table and asking the listener to tell them what they want to hear.


Overall, the lyrics of "Secrets" are about honesty and openness, about wanting to connect with others and be understood. They suggest that we all have secrets that we're afraid to share, but that sometimes it's necessary to do so in order to truly live and relate to others.


Line by Line Meaning

I need another story
I want to share something else about myself


Something to get off my chest
Something that I've been holding inside that I want to release


My life gets kinda boring
My day-to-day routine has become dull


Need something that I can confess
I need to share a secret with someone


Til' all my sleeves are stained red
I've spoken so much truth that it has left its mark on me


From all the truth that I've said
From all the honesty that I've shared


Come by it honestly, I swear
I have not lied, I have been truthful


Thought you saw me wink, no
You thought I was being playful, but I was serious


I've been on the brink, so
I've been close to breaking point


Tell me what you want to hear
Let me know what you are willing to listen to


Something that will light those ears
Something that will captivate your attention


Sick of all the insincere
Tired of hearing inauthenticity from others


I'm gonna give all my secrets away
I am going to share everything, leaving nothing hidden


This time, don't need another perfect lie
I don't need to hide behind another false statement


Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I am not afraid of criticism or scrutiny from others


My God, amazing how we got this far
It is incredible how far we have come


It's like we're chasing all those stars
It feels like we are striving for something unreachable


Who's driving shiny big black cars
Who are the people who have achieved great success


And everyday I see the news
Every day I see current events on media outlets


All the problems that we could solve
All of the issues that we could address and improve upon


Just write it into an album
Just put it into a song or collection of songs


Send it straight to gold
Make it successful and widely appreciated


I don't really like my flow, no, so
I am not completely satisfied with my style of expression


Oh, got no reason, got no shame
I have no justification or guilt for what I am about to share


Got no family I can't blame
I have no one to point fingers at for my situation


Just don't let me disappear
Just make sure I am still heard and remembered


I'mma tell you everything
I am going to reveal everything to you


Something that delight those ears
Something that brings enjoyment and pleasure to the listener


I'm gonna give all my secrets away
I am going to reveal everything about myself and my experiences


All my secrets away, all my secrets away
I am completely laying myself bare to you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RYAN TEDDER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mochamadtaufan901

[Verse 1]
I need another story
Something to get off my chest
My life gets kinda boring
Need something that I can confess
'Til all my sleeves are stained red
From all the truth that I've said
Come by it honestly I swear
Thought you saw me wink, no
I've been on the brink, so

[Chorus]
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away

[Verse 2]
My God, amazing how we got this far
It's like we're chasing all those stars
Who's driving shiny big black cars
And every day I see the news
All the problems that we could solve
And when a situation rises
Just write it into an album
Send it straight to gold
But I don't really like my flow, no

[Chorus]
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away

[Bridge]
Ooh
Got no reason, got no shame
Got no family I can blame
Just don't let me disappear
I'ma tell you everything

[Chorus]
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that'll light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that'll light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away



All comments from YouTube:

@Audioandlyrics

I feel this music video is better than the sorcerer's apprentice one.

@koryretallick6242

Yh but the sorcerers apprentice is my childhood and everytime I watch that scene it gives me chills

@nucleargaming0

Dude... 🤦‍♂️ The sorcerer's apprentice version is the original this is a cover not that this one is bad it's good by the sorcerer's apprentice version is the original

@whatthedogdoin7040

@@nucleargaming0 wdym this is the original song

@ilyastnn312

@@nucleargaming0 what??

@MilcahsGame

@@nucleargaming0 you a delulu. Get a therapy nerd.

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@GabaLeth

I remember first hearing this song in an idra StarCraft 2 montage, but I've forgotten it for maybe 10 years until finally hearing it again at Lowes

@myrandomlife8881

I'm crying when i know the tittle 🥲

@PETER-pb8yw

​@@myrandomlife8881yep😊

@DennisTheInternationalMenace

1st time i heard it was on CSI Miami

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