Secrets
P!nk Lyrics


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What do we conceal?
What do we reveal?
Make that decision every day
What is wrong with me
It's what's wrong with you
There's just so much I wanna say

I like to make-believe with you
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
That we always speak the truth ish
I like how we pretend the same
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Play this silly little game
Hey!

I've got some things to say
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
It's written on my face
It's gonna be hard to swallow
(Everybody's got a secret)
I got some things to say
(Everybody's got a secret)
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's written on my face
(Everybody's got a secret)

I let the walls come down
I let the monster out
And it's coming after me (after me)
Do you feel exposed
Where it hurts the most?
Can you wear it on your sleeve?

I like to make-believe with you
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
That we always speak the truth ish
I like how we pretend the same
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Play this silly little game
Hey!

I've got some things to say
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
It's written on my face
It's gonna be hard to swallow
(Everybody's got a secret)
I got some things to say
(Everybody's got a secret)
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's written on my face
(Everybody's got a secret)

Put it in the closet
Lock the doors
I'm wondering which one is worse
Is it mine or is it yours
Put it in the closet
Lock the doors
Wondering which one is worse
I'll show mine if you show yours
I'll show mine if you show yours
Ah, he-he-hey!

(Everybody's got a secret)
I got some things to say
(Everybody's got a secret)
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's written on my face
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's gonna be hard to swallow

Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
(Everybody's got a secret)
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do




Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
(Everybody's got a secret)

Overall Meaning

In "Secrets," P!nk discusses the idea of hiding one's true self while simultaneously desiring to reveal it to others. She poses the questions, "What do we conceal? What do we reveal?" and suggests that the decision to do one or the other is made every day. P!nk recognizes that everyone has secrets and things they hide from others, but she also has a desire to be vulnerable and authentic with someone she trusts. She sings, "I've got some things to say / 'Cause there's a lot that you don't know / It's written on my face / It's gonna be hard to swallow," suggesting that she wants to open up but is aware that it may be challenging or uncomfortable. Throughout the song, P!nk also touches on the idea of playing games and pretending with others, even if it means not always telling the truth.


While "Secrets" is about wanting to be honest with someone and reveal your true self, it also acknowledges that exposing oneself can be scary and even threatening. P!nk sings, "I let the walls come down / I let the monster out / And it's coming after me," suggesting that revealing oneself can feel like letting a monster out of its cage. She also asks, "Can you wear it on your sleeve?" implying that being vulnerable and expressing one's true feelings can make you feel exposed and vulnerable.


Overall, "Secrets" is a powerful exploration of the human desire to connect and be honest with others while also recognizing the fear and discomfort that comes with being vulnerable.


Line by Line Meaning

What do we conceal?
What are we hiding inside ourselves?


What do we reveal?
What parts of ourselves do we show to others?


Make that decision every day
We choose what to conceal and what to reveal every day


What is wrong with me
I have flaws and imperfections


It's what's wrong with you
You also have flaws and imperfections


There's just so much I wanna say
I have a lot on my mind that I want to express


I like to make-believe with you
I enjoy pretending with you


That we always speak the truth ish
We don't always tell the whole truth, but we pretend to


I like how we pretend the same
I like that we both pretend together


Play this silly little game
We enjoy this game of make-believe


I've got some things to say
I have some important things to tell you


'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
You don't know everything about me


It's written on my face
My feelings and thoughts are visible on my face


It's gonna be hard to swallow
What I have to say may be difficult for you to accept


(Everybody's got a secret)
We all have things we keep hidden from others


I let the walls come down
I am opening up and showing my true self


I let the monster out
I am showing my difficult side


And it's coming after me (after me)
Revealing my true self can be scary and difficult


Do you feel exposed
Do you feel vulnerable now that I'm opening up?


Where it hurts the most?
Am I showing you the parts of me that are most painful?


Can you wear it on your sleeve?
Can you show your own vulnerabilities too?


Put it in the closet
Let's hide our secrets away


Lock the doors
Keep them safely hidden from others


I'm wondering which one is worse
I'm wondering if it's worse to hide our secrets or reveal them


Is it mine or is it yours
Which secrets are more difficult to bear?


I'll show mine if you show yours
Let's both reveal our secrets


Ah, he-he-hey!
Let's have fun with it!


Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Just some silly singing


(Everybody's got a secret)
Let's not forget that everyone has their own secrets to hide or reveal




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alecia B. Moore, Oscar Holter, Karl Johan Schuster, Max Martin

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@AARON061997

What do we conceal? What do we reveal?
Make that decision every day
What is wrong with me, it's what's wrong with you
There's just so much I wanna say

I like to make-believe with you
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
That we always speak the truth...ish
I like how we pretend the same
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Play this silly little game, hey!

I've got some things to say
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
It's written on my face, it's gonna be hard to swallow
(Everybody's got a secret)
I got some things to say
(Everybody's got a secret)
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's written on my face
(Everybody's got a secret)

I let the walls come down
I let the monster out, and it's coming after me
Do you feel exposed where it hurts the most?
Can you wear it on your sleeve

I like to make-believe with you
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
That we always speak the truth...ish
I like how we pretend the same
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Play this silly little game, hey!

I've got some things to say
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
It's written on my face, it's gonna be hard to swallow
(Everybody's got a secret)
I got some things to say
(Everybody's got a secret)
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's written on my face
(Everybody's got a secret)

Put it in the closet, lock the doors
Wondering which one is worse
Is it mine or is it yours
Put it in the closet, lock the doors
Wondering which one is worse
I'll show mine if you show yours
I'll show mine if you show yours, hey, hey, hey!

(Everybody's got a secret)
I got some things to say
(Everybody's got a secret)
'Cause there's a lot that you don't know
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's written on my face
(Everybody's got a secret)
It's gonna be hard to swallow

Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Everybody's got a secret
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Da, da, da, da, do, do, do
Everybody's got a secret



All comments from YouTube:

@gee1633

P!nk is probably one of the only artists whoโ€™s stayed true to herself throughout her career

@jessali_

So true! Her music is always modern (I guess it's timeless), but it is always still her music, her style. Most artists who were big in the early 2000s now sound nothing like they used to.

@fupaymeman8955

Negative she was all R&B on her first album when she was with LA Reed. After that when she want all Pop,that's when I think she was true to herself. I like Pink when she first came out and I like her now she's a good writer and she's very talented I can sing her ass off. So no matter what style she decides to sing in she rocks it.

@HogwartsAlum.

Agreed, she allowed herself to evolve and went with it. Always raw beauty but stylistically it matched where she was in life at the time

@boy4pele420

Word. Love her.

@captaincringe7707

Sax Uhuy eh, she was good in the late 00โ€™s.

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@stephklove

Im sure im no the only one who thinks Pink is just smokin in this. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@ginafriend1690

She is and it's a โ™จ๏ธ video!

@lisajayneskinner611

Girl crush!

@kkkent12

We have the same last name

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