No Secrets
The Angels Lyrics


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Amanda the actress waits at the station
She's drifting with nothing to do
With dilettante steps she's quick to accept
The weather and times turning screw
She lives in a tower with defences
She learned from her mother and friends
She walks like a pharaoh, dresses in day-glo
When she's in pain she pretends

That late in the night when the lights are all out
Then she slips off her stockings and shoes
She makes you her lover and lets you discover
The smiles she keeps, she keeps for you

She keeps no, she keeps no
She keeps no secrets from you

Facing the morning, wearing her shadow
She throws her dice and I-ching
Success in Japan, a rescuing man
Knows she won't change anything

'Cause late in the night when the lights are all out
Then she slips off her stockings and shoes
She makes you her lover and lets you discover
The smiles she keeps, she keeps for you

She keeps no, she keeps no
She keeps no secrets from you
She keeps no secrets from you
She keeps no secrets from you
She keeps no secrets from you





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Angels' song No Secrets tell the story of Amanda, an actress who lives a high society lifestyle and seemingly has it all. However, the song reveals that she is actually very guarded and has built up walls around herself to protect against revealing her true self. She learned this from her mother and friends, who also had their own secrets to keep. Amanda walks with confidence and dresses ostentatiously, but when she is in pain, she pretends everything is fine.


Late at night, when the lights are out, Amanda lets down her guard and allows someone to be her lover. She reveals the smiles she keeps, the happy moments she has kept hidden away. The chorus repeats that she keeps no secrets from this lover.


The second verse gives further insight into Amanda’s character. She faces the new day with a shadow, throwing her dice and consulting the I-ching (a book of divination). She has found success in Japan and has perhaps been rescued by a man, but she knows deep down that she won’t be changing anything. The chorus repeats again that she keeps no secrets from her lover.


The song has a melancholic feel, perhaps reflecting the sadness at the heart of Amanda’s guarded existence. The theme of hiding behind a faΓ§ade is universal and relatable, making this song enduringly popular.


Line by Line Meaning

Amanda the actress waits at the station
Amanda, an actress, is waiting aimlessly at the station


She's drifting with nothing to do
Amanda is wandering around with no particular purpose


With dilettante steps she's quick to accept
Amanda accepts things superficially with a lack of commitment


The weather and times turning screw
Amanda is at the mercy of changing weather and circumstances, causing her difficulties


She lives in a tower with defences
Amanda has built walls around her to protect herself


She learned from her mother and friends
Amanda's upbringing and close relationships have influenced her guarded behavior


She walks like a pharaoh, dresses in day-glo
Amanda carries herself with confidence and dresses extravagantly


When she's in pain she pretends
Amanda hides her pain and masks it with a facade


That late in the night when the lights are all out
At night, when there is darkness and quiet, Amanda's true nature is revealed


Then she slips off her stockings and shoes
Amanda surrenders her facade, letting down her guard


She makes you her lover and lets you discover
Amanda shares her true self with her lover


The smiles she keeps, she keeps for you
The happiness and joy Amanda experiences is reserved for her lover


She keeps no, she keeps no
Amanda does not hide or conceal anything


She keeps no secrets from you
Amanda is completely transparent and honest with her lover


Facing the morning, wearing her shadow
In the morning, Amanda faces her inner self and baggage from the past


She throws her dice and I-ching
She relies on chance and mysticism to guide her decisions


Success in Japan, a rescuing man
Amanda finds success and a savior in a man who helps her


Knows she won't change anything
Despite her partner's hopes, Amanda remains the same


She keeps no secrets from you
Amanda maintains transparency and honesty in her relationship


She keeps no secrets from you
Amanda values honesty and openness in her relationship


She keeps no secrets from you
Amanda wants her partner to know the real her, without any secrets




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: BUZZ BIDSTRUP, DOC NEESON

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@GlenB1963

I'm 60 now, and when I play this song I'm 16 again. Thank you Doc and the angels. You will forever be with me. The gift of music is truly a remarkable thing.

@vh-tangoalphacharlie561

64 here and totally agree ...

@anniedarkhorse6791

Same. Except for me it's 15. I used to see them at the beer barns in Sydney. Great band.

@kelbell9312

This is one of the best Australian music tracks

@davidballantine728

Such a memory lane song for me also, dirty little rifs, love the angels attitude

@davidballantine728

What about the Saints, awesome aussie band as well

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@gaius_enceladus

NZer here. Awesome Aussie rock from the '80s!
It's unmistakable with that hard-edged raunchy sound!
The Angels, Midnight Oil, Cold Chisel - just a few of the great Aussie groups from those times!
Cheers to all me Aussie mates!

@alanhill5756

74 years old and this still gets my head banging. Love it.

@TheSilmarillian

60 here and was at the manly vale hotel maybe 100 people in the crowd I hear you silver beard hello from Lightning Ridge

@merleking4683

I am 55 and it's the same for me :) I play their cd's all the time RIP Doc

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