Keep Secrets
Saosin Lyrics
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You're making a mistake
Keep your eyes shut, tightly closed, and pray for yourself
I've said all I can say
You keep yourself so tightly wound, it's about time you break
It's not enough, my foolish words will never...
I've kept my secrets, you will never know
So get it out now, get it out now or we can't go
I feel like there is someone still here, hiding in this place
Maybe they're beneath the floor boards, she's scared
Fighting to keep it safe
You keep yourself so tightly wound, it's about time you break
It's not enough, my foolish words will never...
I've kept my secrets, you will never know
But you'll stay and you're still here
So get it out now, get it out now or we can't go
[Screaming:]
I never had the faith to pick myself up
Come down and take me
I never had the faith to pick myself up
Breathe in, breathe out
Like a magnet, you keep pulling me closer
All these words end up broken like us
I was stagnant
Then you entered my life and held it in your hands
I've kept my secrets, you will never know
But you'll stay and you're still here
So get it out now, get it out now or we can't go
Is this the end of myself?
Is this the end, (is this the end?)
Is this the end of myself?
Is this the end, (is this the end?)
This is the end of myself
This is the end.
The lyrics to Saosin's "Keep Secrets" are emotional and cryptic, leaving much room for interpretation. The song appears to be about someone who regrets letting another person into their life and wishes they had never come around. The singer warns the other person to keep their eyes shut and pray for themselves, perhaps implying danger or negativity associated with their presence. The repeated line, "You keep yourself so tightly wound, it's about time you break," suggests that the person is holding something back or trying to maintain a façade that is unsustainable. The singer also discusses secrets they have kept hidden from the other person, indicating a lack of trust or full transparency in their relationship. The intense screaming section indicates a moment of desperation or release, with the singer expressing a lack of faith in themselves and suggesting that the other person holds some power over them.
One possible interpretation is that the song is about someone grappling with the fear of vulnerability and the potential for their inner darkness to be exposed. The repeated phrase "keep your eyes shut" could be interpreted as a way of avoiding confrontation or self-reflection, while the line "maybe they're beneath the floorboards" suggests a fear of buried secrets or traumas. The line "I never had the faith to pick myself up" could also be seen as an admission of weakness or self-doubt. Ultimately, the song seems to be about the risk and uncertainty of opening up to another person, and the difficulty of reconciling one's inner demons with the possibility of intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
You should have never come here, I know
I feel like this is the wrong place for you to be
You're making a mistake
You're doing something you will regret
Keep your eyes shut, tightly closed, and pray for yourself
Hold on tight to your beliefs and hope for the best in this scary place
I've said all I can say
I've given you all the advice I can
You keep yourself so tightly wound, it's about time you break
You've been holding onto your fear for too long, it's time to let go
It's not enough, my foolish words will never...
My words may not be able to save you from what could come
I've kept my secrets, you will never know
I have things I'm keeping hidden from you
But you'll stay and you're still here
But you're still with me despite all of this
So get it out now, get it out now or we can't go
Tell me what's on your mind so that we can leave this place behind us
I feel like there is someone still here, hiding in this place
I have a sense that there is someone else here who doesn't want to be found
Maybe they're beneath the floor boards, she's scared
Maybe they're hiding under the floorboards and are afraid
Fighting to keep it safe
They are doing everything they can to protect their secret
[Screaming:]
The intense emotions behind these lines are expressed through screaming
I never had the faith to pick myself up
I have never been confident enough to overcome my own struggles
Come down and take me
I need someone to lift me up and help me out of this dark place
Breathe in, breathe out
I need to calm down and focus on my breathing
Like a magnet, you keep pulling me closer
I am drawn to you and your presence comforts me
All these words end up broken like us
Our words can't fix us or our situation
I was stagnant
I was stuck and not moving forward in my life
Then you entered my life and held it in your hands
Since coming into my life, you have had a profound impact on me
Is this the end of myself?
I am unsure if I can survive this
Is this the end, (is this the end?)
Is this the end of everything we have worked for?
This is the end of myself
I can't take this anymore
This is the end.
It's over.
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ChromeZ酸
You should have never come here, I know
You're making a mistake
Keep your eyes shut, tightly closed, and pray for yourself
I've said all I can say
You keep yourself so tightly wound, it's about time you break
It's not enough, my foolish words will never...
I've kept my secrets, you will never know
But you'll stay and you're still here
So get it out now, get it out now where we can go
I feel like there is someone still here,
hiding in this place
Maybe they're beneath the floorboards,
She’s scared, fighting to keep it safe
You keep yourself so tightly wound, it's about time you break
It's not enough, my foolish words will never...
I've kept my secrets, you will never know
But you'll stay and you're still here
So get it out now, get it out now where we can go
I never had the faith to pick myself up
Come down and take me
I never had the faith to pick myself up
Breathe in, breathe out
Like a magnet, you can pull me closer
All these words are about to end like this
I was stagnant
Then you entered my life and held it in your hands
I've kept my secrets, you will never know
But you'll stay and you're still here
So get it out now, get it out now where we can go
Is this the end of myself?
Is this the end? (Is this the end?)
Is this the end of myself?
Is this the end? (Is this the end?)
This is the end of myself
This is the end
TheArtistsEye92
The Superior version. I felt the old Saosin Vibe with AG in this one. It was the screaming that did it. Badass.
ineedaforestfire
I felt the need to revisit this after hearing Anthony screaming on the new record. I remember being so shocked but happy to hear Cove screaming on this EP because I'd always been told that screaming wasn't really his thing and he'd only ever do it live for the really old songs. I was so bummed when the full length dropped after this and he didn't scream on it..
Tyler Bentson
his new band Dead American is mostly screams
ThrashingSalmon
+Daniel Calderon I keep secrets safe and at the end of Bury me (3:40)
ineedaforestfire
@Cataclysm Does he? Maybe I didn't give it a proper listen.. Which songs?
ThrashingSalmon
He does scream on the In search of solid ground version
Ilona
I forgot how great this version is.
cmorto99
@Paul Jenzen Viuya for sure
Paul Jenzen Viuya
love maker and this are better than the ISOSG version
Kids From The North
Sooooo sick man