The Secret Handshake was the pop/electronic solo project of Luis Dubuc.
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Dubuc first got his start playing drums in a couple of bands with his friends, most notably in the hardcore unit Thirty Called Arson. Inspired by artists like Michael Jackson and Daft Punk, he eventually began writing and recording some songs as a side project in his Dallas-based bedroom with a laptop and Wurlitzer to assist him. By November 2004, Dubuc had self-released his first full-length album, entitled Antarctica. Less than a year later, he followed up with the EP This Is Bigger Than You and I, which was issued through Doll House Recordings. Momentum began building around his distinctive electronica laptop pop/rock, and The Secret Handshake developed a devoted fanbase. Another EP, Summer of '98 (referring to the summer before he started high school), was released in early 2007 through New York's Triple Crown Records, anchored by the vocoder-heavy title track. The full length One Full Year followed, becoming his full length Triple Crown Records debut.

In 2008 The Secret Handshake was featured on the Punk Goes Crunk compilation/covers album, where he covered Skee-Lo's rap classic "I Wish".

On April 29, 2009, The Secret Handshake released his third studio album, My Name Up in Lights. The album was recorded entirely in Dubuc's apartment in Dallas. In 2009, the album reached #17 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #45 on the Independent Albums chart.

The Secret Handshake opened for the Alternative Press Tour 2009, entitled The Fall Ball, which also featured You Me At Six, Set Your Goals, The Academy Is..., and Mayday Parade. Luis Dubuc was featured on the subscriber-only cover of Alternative Press November 2009 issue, along with the lead singers of the other bands featured on The Fall Ball tour with a feature article. The Secret Handshake toured in Australia from November 26 to December 6.

The Secret Handshake finished a two-month tour in the summer of 2010 with Every Avenue, Sing it Loud, and There for Tomorrow on the Motel 6 "Rock Yourself to Sleep" tour.

The Secret Handshake's fourth studio album Night & Day was released on August 17, 2010. Sound In The Signals complimented the new style found on the album, but criticized Dubuc's vocal ability. Alternative Press noted the new Motown sound was a risky move but stated that Dubuc "obviously had the skills to pull it off".

Luis Dubuc was interviewed in the Alternative Press October 2010 issue, in the feature article titled You Can Hurry Love.

In 2011, Dubuc put The Secret Handshake to sleep and began to make music under the name Mystery Skulls.

Last Song
The Secret Handshake Lyrics

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All of my friends said that I should just wait a little
All of my friends said that you weren't the one
And to that I replied, just worry 'bout your own life
Because I knew that you were my love

I met you on a Sunday
And we got married on that Monday
And now life's looking so good

Its looking soooo good
And I wanted you to like me
But now you just surprise me
And now life's looking so good
Its looking soooo goooooood

I'm so glad that I found you [Repeat x3]
In the silliest of ways
And I wanted you to like me
And now you just surprise me
I'm so glad that I found you

So glad that I found you
Oh

Overall Meaning

The Secret Handshake's song "Last Song" is about finding true love despite the doubts and concerns of others. The song starts off with the singer's friends advising him to wait on pursuing a relationship with his love interest. However, he confidently asserts that he knows she is the one for him. The lyrics "just worry 'bout your own life" indicate the singer's self-assurance that he knows what he wants, regardless of the opinions of others. The second verse begins with an ironic contrast between the timing of the couple's meeting and their marriage, emphasizing how the relationship was meant to be from the start. The lyrics "And I wanted you to like me // But now you just surprise me" reveal the depth of the emotional connection they have. The repetition of the phrase "I'm so glad that I found you" throughout the chorus serves as a testament to how happy the singer is with his partner.

This song reminds us of the importance of trusting our instincts and not letting the opinions of others sway our decisions about love. The singer's confidence and boldness in pursuit of his love interest show us the value in being true to ourselves and what we want. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody represent the joy and optimism that come with finding true love.

Line by Line Meaning

All of my friends said that I should just wait a little
My friends warned me to wait before getting involved with you

All of my friends said that you weren't the one
My friends doubted that you could be the one for me

And to that I replied, just worry 'bout your own life
I told my friends to focus on their own lives instead of mine

Because I knew that you were my love
I knew deep down that you were the one for me

I met you on a Sunday
We met each other on a casual day

And we got married on that Monday
We quickly fell in love and got married soon after

And now life's looking so good
Our life together is going great

Its looking soooo good
Our relationship is stronger than ever before

And I wanted you to like me
I was nervous about making a good impression on you

But now you just surprise me
You constantly amaze and impress me

And now life's looking so good
Our life together is still going great