RAYE’s debut EP 'Welcome To The Winter' was released in 2014 and was comprised of predominantly R&B sounds. After signing with Polydor Records, RAYE had her breakthrough by featuring on the 2016 singles; "By Your Side" by Jonas Blue and "You Don't Know Me" by Jax Jones. The latter, co-written by RAYE herself, would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs were certified platinum or higher by the BPI, and marked a shift in RAYE’s career both commercially and sonically. After releasing the 'Second' EP in 2016, RAYE released "I, U, Us" as the lead single alongside a Charli XCX directed music video. This marked the first collaboration of several between the British songwriters. RAYE later co-wrote XCX's song "After the Afterparty" and appeared on a remix version, as well as featuring on the track "Dreamer" from her 2017 mixtape 'Number 1 Angel'. RAYE was short-listed for the BBC Music Sound of... award for 2017 and was named in third place. Later in the year, RAYE released the platinum certified hit "Decline" featuring Mr. Eazi, which would serve as the lead single from her 'Side Tape' EP which followed in May 2018. In October 2018, RAYE embarked on her own headlining tour, visiting a number of cities around the UK and Ireland.
After releasing multiple singles in 2019 and 2020, RAYE’s debut mini-album, 'Euphoric Sad Songs' was released on 20 November 2020. The project featured the top 10 hit "Secrets" with Regard as well as "Regardless" with Rudimental. In early 2021, RAYE released the single "Bed" with Joel Corry and David Guetta. The song would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming RAYE’s highest charting single as a lead artist on the chart. Later in the year, RAYE took to social media to reveal that her record label, Polydor Records, has been withholding her debut album for several years. Following the statements, RAYE disclosed in July that she is now officially an independent artist.
RAYE was brought up in a musical family - her parents met at church - both of them musicians in the parish, and her musical heritage goes right back to her Grandfather, who was a songwriter and musician in his own right. Since the age of 10, she's been writing her own music, slowly developing all the time to become the artist she is today. Along the way, RAYE has become confidently adept at various different instruments including the cello, flute, and piano, alongside honing her production skills (and learning to play the guitar). Music has always been a huge part of RAYE’s life. Brought up on the classic soul/jazz maestros of the 40's and 50's like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole etc - this is where her love for songwriting and melody began. Since then her influences, have aligned with the times, citing Drake, and her all time hero Lauryn Hill as huge sources of inspiration.
Secrets
RAYE Lyrics
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'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
What a way to drop a bombshell, baby
Guess you really didn't think I'd find out
Hear the silence, cryin'
In the room, on the side with the lights out
Know that you're feelin', mmh-hm
Know what you're feelin', uh-uh
Fuckin' with my heart and head
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Rollin' up my blunt in bed
(In my bed, in my bed, in my bed, in my bed)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
It's been a very, very long night
Sittin' with my girls, sippin' wine like
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
Oh
I'ma have to take a mugshot, baby
What you doin' to me's criminal out here
On my knees, I'm prayin'
In the room, on the floor, with the lights down
Clothes in the kitchen, uh-uh
I'ma light it and leave it for you
Fuckin' with my heart and head
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Rollin' up my blunt in bed
(In my bed, in my bed, in my bed, in my bed)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
It's been a very, very long night
Sittin' with my girls, sippin' wine like
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
Oh
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
Raye’s song “Secrets” is an emotional ballad that centers around a female narrator who has been deceived by her partner. The song speaks directly to whoever the singer’s partner is and accuses him of keeping secrets in his eyes. The opening lines repeat a phrase that emphasizes the fact that there is undoubtedly something hiding behind the eyes of the man being referred to in the song. The lyrics indicate that the singer has come to the realization that something is not right in her relationship and she suspects that there’s something she doesn't know. She demands answers from her lover and expresses the pain that she feels because of his deceit.
The chorus of the song (“I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you / 'Bout you, you, you, you, you / There's somethin' in his eyes / He's keepin' secrets”) is the most memorable part of the lyrics, as it conveys the essence of the song’s message. The repeated use of the phrase “I don't know 'bout you” underlines the singer’s doubt and confusion about her partner. The verses of the song explore the singer's pain and her efforts to piece together the truth of her partner's secrets. The second verse of the song talks about how the singer has fallen out of love with her partner, who has continued to toy with her emotions. She rolls up a blunt in bed and tries to make sense of the situation with her girlfriends while drinking wine.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
The singer senses that there is something that her partner is hiding from her, but she doesn't know exactly what it is.
What a way to drop a bombshell, baby
Guess you really didn't think I'd find out
Hear the silence, cryin'
In the room, on the side with the lights out
Know that you're feelin', mmh-hm
Know what you're feelin', uh-uh
The singer is addressing her partner, who she believes has been keeping secrets from her. She has discovered something significant, and is frustrated that her partner did not come clean about it. She is in the room, feeling emotional and overwhelmed, but also has some understanding of her partner's feelings.
Fuckin' with my heart and head
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Rollin' up my blunt in bed
(In my bed, in my bed, in my bed, in my bed)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
It's been a very, very long night
Sittin' with my girls, sippin' wine like
The singer is feeling heartbroken and confused by her partner's actions. She explains that this isn't the first time that he has done something like this, and now she has fallen out of love. She's resorting to rolling a blunt in bed, and is spending time with her girlfriends to try and cope.
I'ma have to take a mugshot, baby
What you doin' to me's criminal out here
On my knees, I'm prayin'
In the room, on the floor, with the lights down
Clothes in the kitchen, uh-uh
I'ma light it and leave it for you
The singer is using hyperbole to express how her partner's actions have affected her. She compares herself to a criminal, as her partner's secrecy is causing her to act in ways that fall outside of her usual behavior. She visualizes herself on her knees, praying - all while clothes lay in the kitchen - and wanting to express how she is feeling through something as trivial as leaving a lit object behind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Hill, Jordan Asher Cruz Boots, Kennedi Lykken, Rachel Keen, Stephen Feigenbaum
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I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
What a way to drop a bombshell, baby
Guess you really didn't think I'd find out
Hear the silence, cryin'
In the room, on the side with the lights out
Know that you're feelin', mmh-hm
Know what you're feelin', uh-uh
Fuckin' with my heart and head
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Rollin' up my blunt in bed
(In my bed, in my bed, in my bed, in my bed)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
It's been a very, very long night
Sittin' with my girls, sippin' wine like
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
Oh
I'ma have to take a mugshot, baby
What you doin' to me's criminal out here
On my knees, I'm prayin'
In the room, on the floor, with the lights down
Clothes in the kitchen, uh-uh
I'ma light it and leave it for you
Fuckin' with my heart and head
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
(And again, and again, and again, and again)
Rollin' up my blunt in bed
(In my bed, in my bed, in my bed, in my bed)
Fallen outta love again, yeah
It's been a very, very long night
Sittin' with my girls, sippin' wine like
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
Oh
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
I don't know 'bout you, 'bout you
'Bout you, you, you, you, you
There's somethin' in his eyes
He's keepin' secrets
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@freshj2680
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Ya
@simonwain1473
This is criminally underrated
@youcantkilltwice5596
@Valentino Vaca Rodriguez this song deserves atleast 100 million views
@gokulrajl4664
One day it'll set a trend 🙌❤️.
@ok-yc7bs
@@youcantkilltwice5596 it has 268 million streams on spotify and went top 10 in the uk. I think it’s pretty well rated mate