Secret
The Maroon 5 Lyrics


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Watch the sunrise
Say your goodbyes
Off we go
Some conversation
No contemplation
Hit the road

Car overheats
Jump out of my seat
On the side of the highway, baby
Our road is long
Your hold is strong
Please don't ever let it go, oh no

I know I don't know you
But I want you so bad
Everyone has a secret
Oh, can they keep it?
Oh, no they can't

I'm driving fast now
Don't think I know how to go slow
Oh where you at now?
I feel around
There you are

Cool these engines
Calm these jets
I ask you, how hot can it get?
And as you wipe off beads of sweat
Slowly, you say, I'm not there yet

I know I don't know you
But I want you so bad
Everyone has a secret
Oh, can they keep it?
Oh, no they can't

I know I don't know you
But I want you so bad
Everyone has a secret




Oh but can they keep it?
Oh, no they can't (no, no, no, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The Maroon 5's song "Secret" is a powerful ballad that explores the emotions of a lover who is on the road with his other half. The opening lines describe the couple watching the sunrise and saying their goodbyes as they hit the road. The lyrics are nostalgic and melancholic, expressing a sense of longing and sadness at the thought of leaving each other behind.


As the song progresses, the couple encounter a problem as their car overheats, leaving them stranded on the side of the highway. However, despite the setback, the singer is reassured by the strength of his lover's hold and the hope that they will make it through together. He is desperate to hold onto their relationship and doesn't want to let her go.


A significant theme in "Secret" is the idea of secrets and the question of whether they can be kept. The chorus features the lyrics "I know I don't know you, but I want you so bad, everyone has a secret, oh, can they keep it? Oh, no they can't." The lyrics suggest that secrets are something that is hard to keep and that they can damage relationships if not dealt with. Overall, the song is about two people trying to navigate the ups and downs of a relationship while confronting their inner demons.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch the sunrise
Observing the beginning of a new day.


Say your goodbyes
Bidding farewell to someone or something.


Off we go
Embarking on a journey or adventure.


Some conversation
Engaging in talk with someone.


No contemplation
Not thinking deeply or reflecting on things.


Hit the road
Departing, leaving, or setting off towards a destination.


Car overheats
The car's engine or motor becomes excessively hot and stops working correctly.


Jump out of my seat
Quickly standing up or leaping from one's chair or position.


On the side of the highway, baby
Stopped at the side of a major roadway or freeway.


Our road is long
The journey ahead is far and arduous.


Your hold is strong
Your grip or embrace is commanding and secure.


Please don't ever let it go, oh no
A request to never lose hold or let go of each other.


I know I don't know you
Acknowledging lack of familiarity or knowledge of the person.


But I want you so bad
Feeling a strong desire, longing, or craving for someone.


Everyone has a secret
Assuming everyone has private, undisclosed information about themselves.


Oh, can they keep it?
Questioning if people are able to keep their secrets hidden.


Oh, no they can't
Asserting that people cannot keep their secrets concealed forever.


I'm driving fast now
Operating the vehicle at a high rate of speed.


Don't think I know how to go slow
Expressing a lack of ability or knowledge of driving at a slower pace.


Oh where you at now?
Asking where the other person is currently located.


I feel around
Searching or looking for the other person.


There you are
Finally discovering the other person's location.


Cool these engines
Attempting to reduce the heat or temperature of the car's engines.


Calm these jets
Trying to control or manage one's emotions, nerves, or excitement.


I ask you, how hot can it get?
Inquiring about how extreme or intense things can become.


And as you wipe off beads of sweat
Noticing the other person's physical reaction to the situation.


Slowly, you say, I'm not there yet
Gradually responding to the question by admitting to not being at a certain point or level yet.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Levine, James Valentine, Jesse Royal Carmichael, Mickey Madden, Ryan Michael Dusick

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@isaiahjones8215

Lyrics
Watch the sunrise
Say your goodbyes
Off we go
Some conversation
No contemplation
Hit the road

Car overheats
Jump out of my seat
On the side of the highway, baby
Our road is long
Your hold is strong
Please don't ever let it go, oh no

I know I don't know you
But I want you so bad
Everyone has a secret
Oh, can they keep it
Oh, no they can't

Driving fast now
Don't think I know how to go slow
Where you at now
I feel around
There you are

Cool these engines
Calm these jets
I ask you, how hot can it get?
As you wipe off beads of sweat
Slowly, you say, I'm not there yet

I know I don't know you
But I want you so bad
Everyone has a secret
Oh, can they keep it
Oh, no they can't

I know I don't know you
But I want you so bad
Everyone has a secret
But can they keep it
Oh, no they can't



All comments from YouTube:

@TheRodFarva

I met a girl one night in college and brought her back to my place. We hung out on the couch for about an hour and talked while I played my roommate's mix CD he played when he had a girl over. This song came on and changed the mood.....we've been married 6 years.

@aileenvargas8913

TheRodFarva that is so romantic !!

@aileenvargas8913

TheRodFarva that is so romantic !!

@loganparr8490

That’s a fantastic story!

@yappledapple2293

Awww. That's cute

@featherpayne

That is amazing.

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@melissadana7829

IMHO this is the best song they ever wrote. Lyrics, structure and execution all on point. Their other songs may be more popular, but this underrated gem is the best.

@raysaspaniol

Agreed

@sorudesarutta

It's unfortunate not more of their discography is at least similar to this. This is the only song by maroon 5 I actually enjoy.

@TylerWashington

The beginning of this song is so intense

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