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
The Ascent
Secrets Lyrics
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My body’s breaking down
I’m alone and I cant breathe
You wouldn’t understand, no chance
Cause I feel so fucking dead
Take the last drink, the bottles gone
Washed down my throat, I’m full, but empty
The bar’s my only friend, and it’s killing me
I’m not losing this fight, oh wait, I guess I just lost it last night
Guess I’m not the man that I wanna be
The bar’s my only friend and it’s killing me
Frail boy with a shallow mind
I’m not quite sure that I’m the type of guy
You should be hanging around
I tend to let people down
This is the last time getting high
Promises sound just like last night
I don’t know anything anymore
Help me regain control
I’ve been dependent for so long
I need to leave
I’ve been dependent for so long
I need to live (again)
Take the last drink, the bottles gone
Washed down my throat, I’m full, but empty
Guess I’m not the man that I wanna be
The bar’s my only friend, and it’s killing me
I’m not losing this fight, oh wait, I guess I just lost it last night
Guess I’m not the man that I wanna be
The bar’s my only friend and it’s killing me
I’m drinking whiskey like water
Cause water does nothing for me
I’m full of pain I need it more
I’m as empty as the whiskey bottle on my floor
This is the end
I don’t need this anymore
Taking control
Is finding strength to let it go
I’m drinking whiskey like water
'Cause water does nothing for me
The lyrics of Secrets' song "The Ascent" speak about the struggles of addiction and the feeling of being lost and alone while trying to break free from its grip. The singer feels like they are losing control and that their body is breaking down as a result of their addiction. They feel trapped, unable to breathe or escape from the monster inside them. The line "I'm not losing this fight, oh wait, I guess I just lost it last night" is particularly poignant because it captures the frustration and disappointment that often come with addiction.
The singer finds comfort in the bar and alcohol, which they see as their only friend despite the fact that it's killing them. They hate the person they've become and don't want to let down those around them, but feel powerless to change. However, they also realize that they need to regain control and leave their dependency behind in order to truly live.
Overall, "The Ascent" is a raw and emotional exploration of addiction and its impact on the individual. It highlights the struggle between wanting to break free from its grip while feeling lost and alone, and ultimately finding the strength to take control and let go of the dependency.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate this monster inside me
I despise the internal demon controlling me.
My body’s breaking down
My physical well-being is deteriorating.
I’m alone and I cant breathe
I feel lonely and suffocated.
You wouldn’t understand, no chance
It is impossible for you to comprehend my situation.
Cause I feel so fucking dead
I am emotionally numb and lifeless.
Take the last drink, the bottles gone
I am consuming the final amount of alcohol.
Washed down my throat, I’m full, but empty
I am satiated with liquor, however, emotionally vacant.
Guess I’m not the man that I wanna be
I certainly do not embody my preferred persona.
The bar’s my only friend, and it’s killing me
The pub is my sole companion, to the point of being able to destroy me.
I’m not losing this fight, oh wait, I guess I just lost it last night
Initially, I was confident about winning a battle, but I evidently succumbed.
Frail boy with a shallow mind
A feeble young man harboring superficial thoughts.
I’m not quite sure that I’m the type of guy
I am unsure if I am among the kind of individuals you would choose to associate with.
You should be hanging around
You ought not to spend time in my company.
I tend to let people down
Typically, I disappoint individuals.
This is the last time getting high
This would be the final instance of indulging in intoxicants.
Promises sound just like last night
My past oath to abstain seems futile and empty.
I don’t know anything anymore
Presently, I am devoid of information and wisdom.
Help me regain control
Assist in aiding me to take back command.
I’ve been dependent for so long
For an extended period, I have been reliant on a substance.
I need to leave
For the betterment of me, I must depart from here.
I need to live (again)
I require rejuvenation in living an optimum life.
I’m drinking whiskey like water
I consume liquor as though it were water.
'Cause water does nothing for me
Water seems unremarkable to me, hence my obsession with alcohol.
I’m full of pain I need it more
Pain has saturated me, making me crave more alcohol.
I’m as empty as the whiskey bottle on my floor
The bottle is depleted, just as I am devoid of any feelings.
This is the end
The conclusion is upon us.
I don’t need this anymore
This psychological state is no longer necessary.
Taking control
Gaining power over oneself.
Is finding strength to let it go
Having the audacity to release one's vices is the ultimate fortitude.
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@syncore5477
i still listen this band, and and it's still amazing.
@keybladez06
Just saw these guys tonight. After they were up, I got a picture and my ticket signed by them. They're all really cool and actually funny, at the merch table they were all making animal noises to each other inbetween the crowd. lol
@haydenrandolph3198
okay shit i have to get this fucking album. i cant stop listening to this band
@Levon777614
I love this song.
@Levon777614
"i'm as empty as a whiskey bottle on my floor" I love how Richard sings that.
@motov80
I'm drinking whiskey like water, cuz water does nothing for me
@scrotiemctasty8044
Ya they do! Awesome band
@UnderParisIL
I like how this is the last song on the album and the last song you'll hear Xander do with this band. It seems rather fitting.
@EricLeeStepp
This is my favorite song by them.
@EricLeeStepp
"Take the last drink, the bottle's gone Washed down my throat, I’m full, but empty Guess I’m not the man that I wanna be The bar’s my only friend, and it’s killing me I’m not losing this fight, oh wait, I guess I just lost it last night"