Members:
* Charles Finn – lead vocals (2007–2011)
* Jordan Chase – bass, vocals (2007–2011)
* David Ecker – rhythm guitar (2009–2011)
* Jason Ciolli – lead guitar (2007–2011)
* Ryan Loerke – drums, percussion (2007–2011)
Former member:
* Bradyn Byron – rhythm guitar (2007–2009)
History
The band, consisting of five members, was called Stutterfly until a key member, Chris Stickney, decided to leave shortly after they were dropped from Maverick Records. Stickney soon moved to a band called Oceans Apart. The rest of the band, Bradyn Byron, Jason Ciolli, Jordan Chase and Ryan Loerke, approached Charles Finn (then named Charles Furney), a friend and former member of thebleedingalarm, who used to tour with them, to be their new lead singer. The new line-up became Secret and Whisper on February 24, 2007. They decided to think of a new band name because of the completely different sound that Charles' voice brought to the band.
The band signed to Tooth & Nail Records and the first album, Great White Whale was released on February 12, 2008. "XOXOXO" was released as a single off the album with an accompanying music video.
On September 15, 2009 in a MySpace blog, Charles announced the official departure of Bradyn Byron. The band has since recruited David Ecker as guitarist. Ecker previously played guitar for Oceans Apart with former Stutterfly member Chris Stickney.
The first single off the second album, Teenage Fantasy, was "Warrior (Southern Arrowwood)". The album was released on April 6, 2010. On February 4, 2011, the band released a B-side track "Pixie" through myspace.
On July 12, 2011 it was announced via Facebook note that the band was going on a hiatus. Members of S&W Jordan Chase, Ryan Loerke and David Ecker have since gone on to form the band Shreddy Krueger.
Werewolves
Secret And Whisper Lyrics
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Accept the friends you want to
I feel like I am barely on
A well with all the water drawn
Are there rooms inside, protection from the passers by?
Is there a place where I can close my eyes?
I wish there was
In the hallway light you slip right by like a mirage
When I'm hard on life, I sleep in days and wander nights
With legs too weak to carry on
We fall apart like falling stars
The lyrics to Secret and Whisper's song "Werewolves" explore themes of isolation, longing, and the search for belonging. The opening line, "give into ghosts that haunt you," suggests a willingness to confront the darker aspects of one's own psyche. This is followed by the injunction to "accept the friends you want to," suggesting that the search for belonging is not easy, but requires conscious effort and a willingness to take risks.
The singer admits to feeling "barely on" and compares themselves to a well that has been emptied of all its water. The imagery of a dry, empty well suggests a sense of spiritual desolation and a thirst for meaning that has yet to be quenched.
The second stanza asks whether there is "protection from the passers by," suggesting a fear of being seen and judged by others. The singer longs for a place to "close [their] eyes," a space of safety where they can let go of their fears and be themselves.
The chorus resonates with a sense of loneliness and despair, as the singer longs for connection but feels unable to find it. The final line, "We fall apart like falling stars," captures a sense of fragmentation and dissolution, as though the song's narrator is slowly coming undone.
Line by Line Meaning
Give into ghosts that haunt you
Allow yourself to confront the memories and experiences that still affect you deeply
Accept the friends you want to
Surround yourself only with those who lift you up and inspire you to be the best version of yourself
I feel like I am barely on
I am struggling to stay afloat and keep moving forward
A well with all the water drawn
I feel drained of all energy and resources
Are there rooms inside, protection from the passers by?
Is there any place where I can find shelter or safety from the outside world?
Is there a place where I can close my eyes?
Is there somewhere I can go where I can let my guard down and feel at peace?
I wish there was
Unfortunately, I don't think such a place exists
In the hallway light you slip right by like a mirage
You seem to move effortlessly through life, always out of reach and impossible to grasp
When I'm hard on life, I sleep in days and wander nights
I often find myself collapsing in exhaustion and retreating into my own thoughts when life feels overwhelming
With legs too weak to carry on
I feel physically and emotionally drained, unable to keep pushing myself forward
We fall apart like falling stars
Our lives can feel so chaotic and out of our control, like we're hurtling through space and just waiting to crash and burn
Contributed by Jayden A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.