Secrets is 1) San Diego, CA post-hardcore five-piece SECRETS has signed wit… Read Full Bio ↴Secrets is 1) San Diego, CA post-hardcore five-piece SECRETS has signed with Velocity/Rise Records. The band’s debut full length was produced by Tom Denney (formerly of A Day To Remember) and was released on 18 January 2012.

Having formed less than 1 year ago, SECRETS have already made an impact as one of the most promising up and coming acts in the scene. Armed with irresistibly catchy choruses, soaring vocals, and mercilessly dynamic breakdowns, SECRETS is preparing to tour heavily in support of the new release this fall.

Velocity Records’ Dave Shapiro says, "When I heard these songs, I knew San Diego had yet another band that would be at the forefront of their genre." Rise Records’ founder Craig Ericson is equally pumped on the signing, explaining, "Dave showed me the band and I immediately knew these guys were keepers.”

Secrets is 2) a slacker-synth wonder from New Zealand. Release debut EP in June 2010. http://secrets4eva.bandcamp.com/

Secrets is 3) an alias of drum & bass producer Peshay.

Secrets is 4) an anonymous vaporwave project that released on the STEEL WORK label.
https://duga.bandcamp.com/album/warp-zone

Secrets is 5) a German symphonic black metal band signed to Amor Fati records.
https://amorfatiproductions.bandcamp.com/album/secrets-towards-the-nightside

40 Below
Secrets Lyrics

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I take it back, this time I’m holding back, nothing
Everyone, will see your colors
I tried to turn the pages for a better way
But you’re still there
Like its yesterday, everyday
See, where your chapter ends, mine begins
And to my friends beside me, this is it
Hold your ground, they cannot bring us down

Take shape to what life gives you
Learn how to bend not break
Somehow it seems we lost you
Gone at the scene, you’re torn at the seams
You’re a joke, this punch line’s about you

You said you live for this,
Its clear that you don’t We see right through it
You’re such a fucking joke
Thanks to you we haven’t made it by now
Look at you, just a failure now

Take shape to what life gives you
Learn how to bend not
Break Somehow it seems we lost you
Gone at the scene, you’re torn at the seams
You’re a joke, this punchline’s about you

This is the path we chose
You can’t change us
This is the path we chose
We won’t change
This is the path we chose
You can’t change us
This is the road we paved
We won’t change

I know, that we have something to prove
And now, we all have nothing to lose

Take shape to what life gives you Learn how to bend not
Break Somehow it seems we lost you Gone at the scene, you’re
Torn at the seams You’re a joke, this punch line’s about you

Here’s a toast to us, we held our ground

Overall Meaning

In "40 Below," Secrets addresses someone who has let them down and whom they believe is a phony. The chorus, "You're a joke, this punch line's about you," is particularly powerful as it emphasizes Secrets' total disregard for this person. The opening lines of the song set the tone for Secrets' unwillingness to hold back in their lyrics, as they sing, "I take it back, this time I'm holding back, nothing / Everyone will see your colors."

Secrets also encourage resilience in the face of hardship, as they instruct listeners to take shape to what life gives them and learn how to bend without breaking. They may be referring to the challenges of the music industry, which can be particularly difficult for up-and-coming bands like Secrets. Despite these challenges, Secrets remains determined, singing, "This is the path we chose / We won't change."

Overall, "40 Below" is a powerful and empowering song that encourages listeners to hold strong and not let others bring them down or dictate their path in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I take it back, this time I’m holding back, nothing
I retract my previous hesitation as I will now hold nothing back

Everyone, will see your colors
Your true nature will be exposed to everyone

I tried to turn the pages for a better way But you’re still there Like its yesterday, everyday
I attempted to find a different approach, but you continue to persist in the same manner as yesterday and every other day

See, where your chapter ends, mine begins And to my friends beside me, this is it Hold your ground, they cannot bring us down
Our paths diverge at this point, and with the support of my friends, we will stand firm against adversity

Take shape to what life gives you Learn how to bend not break Somehow it seems we lost you Gone at the scene, you’re torn at the seams You’re a joke, this punch line’s about you
Adapt to life's challenges without succumbing to them, yet unfortunately it appears that we've lost you, and you've fallen apart at the seams, your existence becoming nothing more than a punchline

You said you live for this, Its clear that you don’t We see right through it You’re such a fucking joke Thanks to you we haven’t made it by now Look at you, just a failure now
You claimed to be dedicated to this endeavor, but we can see it's not true. We recognize that you are a ridiculous, incompetent individual and it's because of you that we haven't succeeded. It's clear that you are now nothing more than a failure

This is the path we chose You can’t change us This is the path we chose We won’t change This is the path we chose You can’t change us This is the road we paved We won’t change
We made a conscious decision to follow this path and nothing will dissuade us from it. We remain steadfast in our choices and have no intention of altering our course

I know, that we have something to prove And now, we all have nothing to lose
We recognize that we have something to demonstrate to the world, but the present circumstance has led us to a point where we have nothing to lose

Here’s a toast to us, we held our ground
Let's raise a glass to celebrate our accomplishments in standing strong in the face of opposition

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TOM DENNEY

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