Reviewing the band’s album Head Down for the BBC Greg Moffitt described the group’s sound as "electrifying blend of Led Zeppelin, Free, Bad Company, Deep Purple, The Doors and a dozen others."
Secret
Rival Sons Lyrics
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Go out where nobody else can see
And if you still wanna go
Go out there by yourself
Wait in the bushes for me
I'm gonna tell you a secret
I'm gonna tell you a secret
Go pass the two leaves on the stones
Out where the water is dark and deep
And if you don't get too cold
And if you think that you'll see it through
Wade in that deep water for me
I'm gonna tell you a secret
I'm gonna tell you a secret
Lemme tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
Lemme tell you a secret
And I know
Go out past the graveyard
Out on your own
If you bring your sister that's fine
Bring me a jar full of shine
Wait in the bushes for me
I'm gonna tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
I'm gonna tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
Lemme tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
I'm gonna tell you a secret
And I know
Rival Sons' "Secret" is a hauntingly mysterious song that appears to allude to a clandestine meeting between two individuals or possibly even the summoning of a sinister spirit. The lyrics are enshrouded in secrecy and reveal a series of obscure rendezvous points where the singer beckons the other person to meet. The song opens with the words "Wait for the cover of night, go out where nobody else can see." These instructions indicate that the meeting is supposed to be kept under wraps, and the lyrics further emphasize discretion with the words "and I know you're gonna keep it."
The song continues with directions to venture out to increasingly remote locations, each more isolated and creepy than the last - culminating in going past graveyards and waiting in bushes. The physical locations mentioned in the song convey a sense of foreboding and could potentially leave the listener feeling like they are eavesdropping on an illicit rendezvous. The lyrics "bring me a jar full of shine" add to the sense of mystery and intrigue around the song.
The true meaning of the song is open to interpretation, but it is generally agreed-upon that the music, atmosphere, and lyrics of "Secret" work together to create an otherworldly vibe that conjures a sense of being a part of something unknown and elusive.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait for the cover of night
Wait until nighttime when it's dark outside
Go out where nobody else can see
Go to a place where no one else can witness what you're doing
And if you still wanna go
If you're still determined to do this
Go out there by yourself
Go alone to the secret location
Wait in the bushes for me
Hide and wait for me to arrive
I'm gonna tell you a secret
I'm going to reveal something to you that I haven't told anyone else
Go pass the two leaves on the stones
Go beyond the two leaves that are on the rocks
Out where the water is dark and deep
Go to a place where the water is murky and goes down deep
And if you don't get too cold
If you're able to withstand the cold temperature of the water
And if you think that you'll see it through
If you believe you can handle what's about to happen
Wade in that deep water for me
Walk into the water and go deep for me
Lemme tell you a secret
Let me whisper this secret to you
Go out past the graveyard
Go beyond the graveyard to reach the secret location
Out on your own
Alone and without anyone else to depend on
If you bring your sister that's fine
It's okay if you bring your sister with you
Bring me a jar full of shine
Bring me a jar filled with moonshine (alcohol)
I know you're gonna keep it
I trust that you won't reveal the secret to anyone else
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE BESTE, JAY BARTHOLOMEW BUCHANAN, DAVE COBB, SCOTT HOLIDAY, MICHAEL P. MILEY
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@jessemorrison4289
This is my best interpretation of the lyrics:
[Sick intro]
[Galloping riff]
Wait for the cold, long night
Go out where nobody else can see
And if you still wanna go
Go out there by yourself
Wait in the bushes for me
I'm gonna tell you a secret
I'm gonna tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
Go past the tulips and the stones ?
Out where the water is dark and deep
And if you don't get too cold
And if you ?
Wait in that deep water for me
I'm gonna tell you a secret
I'm gonna tell you a secret
Let me tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
Let me tell you a secret
And I know…
[Solo]
[Screams]
Go past the graveyard
All on your own
And if you bring your sister that's fine?
Bring me a jar full of shine? (Moonshine?)
Wait in the bushes for me
I'm gonna tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
I'm gonna tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
Let me tell you a secret
And I know you're gonna keep it
I'm gonna tell you a secret
[Screams]
[Screams more]
@Tinkerbelle610
This is the band I've been waiting for : a brilliant fusion of Led Zep, Deep Purple, Free, The Animals, Cream and The Doors.
@johnnymac3130
I hear some Black Sabbath in there too!
@CasonovaCorkClub
PAUL RODGERS!
@winstonowen2054
You nailed it! Excellent description of this great band! This song is particularly tockjng 😁😆If they were around 40 or 50 years ago, they would be part of every Classic Rock collection.
@codypender2580
Add a little bad company and Steve miller
@carlaazcurra2956
bla bla bla
@dalewetzel773
Best band touring the planet right now
@capocketmonster
I had the opportunity to see Black Sabbath both times they were touring, and Rival Sons just kicked ass everytime! i was so amazed when at the first time I got to meet the singer real fast! I was star struck that I got to meet this dude with such a killer voice! all I could say was, "your voice is amazing man, thank you!" He was in a hurry so I kept it quick, but I will not forget that! He was so cool about it too! Great band live!
@jane2242
This band just keeps on giving 🎶 absolutely amazing 🎸
@Otis-Isom
Their influences are clear but they sound like themselves. They are distinct