They began playing together in 1991, before they were even in their teens, eventually winning a "battle of the bands" contest in 1995. On the back of their debut EP Suits Anyone Fine they became a live favorite around Sweden in 1997. A debut album (C'mon Let's Pretend) followed in 1999, and the band made inroads in Europe and the US with Jennie Bomb in 2002.
In 2007 they released What If Leaving Is a Loving Thing. The band also released a covers set entitled Sparks in early 2009.
Current line-up: Maria Andersson (guitars, lead vocals), Jennie Asplund (backing vocals, guitar), Johanna Asplund (backing vocals, bass) and Josephine Forsman (drums).
Secrets
Sahara Hotnights Lyrics
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Stories I hide from you
From places I never mention
With friends you never knew
I'm gonna keep my mouth shut
'cause whenever I try to speak
You wonder where the hell my mind's at
(Why don't you?)
I'm not gonna say it
(C'mon, c'mon)
I'm not gonna say it
(C'mon, c'mon)
It gets too much attention
When I'm transparent and true
I wanna save you some anger
And the look of being pout
Let me have my fun
Let me keep their hopes up
Feel a little wanted once in a while
Not knowing where the hell my mind's at
(Why don't you?)
I'm not gonna say it
(C'mon, c'mon)
I'm not gonna say it
(C'mon, c'mon)
Oh, why don't you find out for yourself?
(C'mon, c'mon)
(C'mon, c'mon)
What would you do with the truth anyway?
(C'mon, c'mon)
(C'mon, c'mon)
Oh, why don't you find out for yourself?
(C'mon, c'mon)
(C'mon, c'mon)
What would you do with the truth anyway?
(C'mon, c'mon)
The lyrics of "Secrets" by Sahara Hotnights talks about the complex emotions that come with keeping secrets from someone close to you. The singer admits to disclosing secrets to strangers and keeping stories hidden from someone they are in a relationship with. The first stanza highlights the secrecy of the singer's life, revealing that they have places they go to and friends they spend time with that their partner knows nothing about.
In the chorus, the singer expresses their frustration at being questioned whenever they try to speak their mind, leading them to keep quiet and refrain from sharing. They do this to avoid attracting too much attention and save their partner from anger or annoyance. They also want to feel wanted once in a while by keeping their secrets to themselves.
In the second part of the chorus, the singer challenges their partner to find out the truth for themselves, asking what they would do with that information anyway. These lines may suggest that the singer believes their partner is not capable of handling the truth or that they have reasons for keeping secrets that their partner may not understand.
Overall, the lyrics of "Secrets" depict the struggle between keeping secrets and being transparent in a relationship. It explores the idea that sometimes, it can be challenging to reveal everything to the people closest to us, and there may be valid reasons for keeping certain things hidden.
Line by Line Meaning
Secrets I give to strangers
I share my innermost thoughts and feelings with people I barely know
Stories I hide from you
I keep certain experiences and anecdotes a secret from you
From places I never mention
I have been to locations that I have never told you about
With friends you never knew
I have close acquaintances you have never met before
I'm gonna keep my mouth shut
I will not divulge any of my secrets to you
'Cause whenever I try to speak
Every time I attempt to open up to you
You wonder where the hell my mind's at
You question my thoughts and mindset
I'm not gonna say it
I refuse to share my hidden truths with you
(C'mon, c'mon)
Invitation for action
It gets too much attention
When I reveal too much of myself, it attracts too much notice
When I'm transparent and true
When I am honest and open with you
I wanna save you some anger
I don't want to upset you or evoke your wrath
And the look of being pout
And avoid seeing you sulk or pout
Let me have my fun
Let me enjoy being secretive and playful
Let me keep their hopes up
Let me continue to keep the hopes of those who know my secrets up
Feel a little wanted once in a while
Experience some occasional attention and desire
Oh, why don't you find out for yourself?
You might as well discover the truth on your own because I won't reveal it
What would you do with the truth anyway?
Even if I told you the truth, what actions would you take with that information?
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.