Barker released a solo album, Earthbound, in 2006, along with Lullaby, an album of soothing night-time songs for children.
secret
Sophie Barker Lyrics
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Do you want to show me secrets I don't know
Do you me to part with all my love
Stab myself in the heart
Give you all my blood
Don't treat me like a fool
You may have partially succeeded in breaking me in two
But at least I have a heart a mind and a soul
Do you want to show me I can trust you
Do you want to hold me before I leave you
Did I ever tell you that you're wasting my time
Did I ever mention I can't see you for a while
Don't treat me like a fool
I'm more intelligent than you
You may have partially succeeded in breaking me in two
But at least I have a heart a mind and a soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Don't treat me like a fool
I'm more intelligent than you
You may have partially succeeded in breaking me in two
But at least I have a heart a mind and a soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Don't treat me like a fool
I'm more intelligent than you
You may have partially succeeded in breaking me in two
But at least I have a heart a mind and a soul
The lyrics of Sophie Barker's song "Secret" are a plea to a lover to let her in, to reveal their secrets, and to build trust. The first two lines of the song ask, "Do you wanna let me into your soul? Do you want to show me secrets I don't know?" Barker's yearning to understand her lover, to know their secrets and understand them on a deep, soulful level, is palpable. The next verse seems to ask for an equal exchange of emotions--"Do you want me to part with all my love / Stab myself in the heart / Give you all my blood." This line suggests that Barker is willing to give everything of herself to this lover, but wonders if they are willing to do the same for her.
The chorus serves as a reminder that Barker is no fool. She understands the situation and the power dynamic between herself and her lover, but asserts her intelligence and autonomy. "You may have partially succeeded in breaking me in two / But at least I have a heart a mind and a soul." Barker seems to be saying that even if her lover hurts her, she will still have herself, and her own agency.
The song closes with the repetition of the first verse, "Do you want to let me into your soul?" Barker's plea seems unanswered, but the repetition of the question reinforces the weight of her desire and the vulnerability she feels.
Overall, the lyrics of "Secret" convey a sense of yearning, emotional risk-taking, and self-assuredness. Barker is asking for a lot from this lover, but she knows her own worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you wanna let me into your soul
Do you want to share your deepest feelings with me and let me see the truest parts of who you are.
Do you want to show me secrets I don't know
Do you want to expose parts of yourself to me that are private and unknown to others.
Do you me to part with all my love
Do you want me to give up all of my love to you and be vulnerable to your actions.
Stab myself in the heart
Hurt myself emotionally as a result of exposing myself to someone who may hurt me.
Give you all my blood
Give up all of my emotional energy and passion to someone who may take advantage of it.
Don't treat me like a fool
Don't underestimate my intelligence or take advantage of my vulnerability.
I'm more intelligent than you
I am aware of your motives and understand the potential risk I am taking.
You may have partially succeeded in breaking me in two
You may have caused me hurt or distress, but I am not completely defeated and still hold onto parts of myself.
But at least I have a heart a mind and a soul
Despite being hurt, I still have personality traits that make me a strong individual worth respect and trust.
Do you want to show me I can trust you
Do you want to prove yourself as a reliable and trustworthy person that can be depended on.
Do you want to hold me before I leave you
Do you want to express your love for me and cherish your moments with me before I potentially leave.
Did I ever tell you that you're wasting my time
Have I mentioned that I feel like our relationship is not progressing and is a waste of my time.
Did I ever mention I can't see you for a while
Have I discussed the possibility of needing space or distance in our relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Levine, James Valentine, Jesse Royal Carmichael, Mickey Madden, Ryan Michael Dusick
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