The Secret
Smoke DZA feat. Big K.R.I.T. Lyrics

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I know a couple things
That you never told me
Yeah I overthink
But that was the old me
I know a couple things
That you never told me
Yeah I overthink
But baby that's the old me

You said that's your homie and he knows me
Its due or die
What if, you had to decide
Him or I, which side would you choose
Don't let me lose
I know a couple things
That you never told me
Yeah I overthink
But baby that's the old me
I know a couple things
That you never told me
Yeah I overthink
But baby that's the old me
Aye baby baby
You drive me crazy
You said you love me but I know that you be faking
It's okay baby

They hate, they hate me
Look, there's a reason for the shit that I be saying

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Smoke DZA's song, The Secret, are about a relationship where one person suspects that their partner is hiding things from them. The singer acknowledges that they tend to overthink things, but that they also know "a couple things" that their partner hasn't told them. The singer then poses a hypothetical situation where their partner has to choose between them and another person, who they refer to as "homie". The singer pleads with their partner not to choose the other person and tells them that they know things about them that they haven't shared.

The chorus repeats the idea that the singer knows things that their partner hasn't told them and that they tend to overthink, but that they are trying to move past that. The second verse starts with the singer expressing their frustration with their partner's behavior, saying that they drive them crazy and that they believe their partner is lying about their feelings. They then acknowledge that others dislike them but insist that there is a reason for their behavior.

Overall, the song is about the complexities of a relationship where one partner suspects that the other is not being completely honest with them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to let go of their tendency to overthink but is struggling to trust their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

I know a couple things
I have some knowledge about you

That you never told me
You have kept some things from me

Yeah I overthink
I tend to analyse things too much

But that was the old me
But I am trying to change that

You said that's your homie and he knows me
You claim to know someone who is close to me

Its due or die
It's a serious situation

What if, you had to decide
If you had to make a choice

Him or I, which side would you choose
Would you choose me or the other person?

Don't let me lose
Please don't let me down

Aye baby baby
Hey there, my love

You drive me crazy
You make me feel insane with love