… Read Full Bio ↴The Secret Handshake was the pop/electronic solo project of Luis Dubuc.
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.
Saturday
The Secret Handshake Lyrics
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'Cause it's Saturday mornin'
I'm feelin' so good,
'Cause I woke up next to you, girl.
All last week, you didn't know how it felt.
You thought that we were just friends.
But all of this time, I had plans to make you more.
Woo-Ohhhh.
'Cause it's Saturday
And I just fell in love.
'Cause it's Saturday,
And everything is goin' my way.
Yeahh
I feel good
'Cause we're finally holdin' hands together-er
I'm feelin' so good
'Cause now my heart is your's forever-er.
All last week, you didn't know how you felt
You thought that we were just friends
But all of this time I had plans to make you mine
Maybe be my girlfriend.
Oohhh.
'Cause it's Saturday
And I just fell in love
'Cause it's Saturday
And everything is going my way.
Yeahh.
I'm gonna scream it to the world
I'm gonna shout it out loud
At the top of my lungs
Alright.
I'm in love...
I'm in real love
I'm in love...
For the very first ti-ime,
Yeeah, ah, ah.
'Cause it's Saturday
And I just fell in love
'Cause it's Saturday
And everything is going' my way
Yeahh.
'Cause it's Saruday
And I just fell in love
'Cause it's Saturday
And everything is goin' my way
Yeah, yeahhh!
The Secret Handshake's song Saturday is a bubbly and upbeat tune that celebrates the joy of finally being able to profess one's love for someone they've been pining for. The song talks about the singer waking up on a Saturday morning beside the person they are in love with and feeling ecstatic about it. The singer had been harboring deep feelings for this person for a long time, and all this while, the person had only regarded them as a friend. But finally, the singer was able to make their feelings clear, and now they are officially together. The lyrics say that the singer feels so good about everything going well for them on this particular Saturday, which is now one of their happiest and most memorable days.
The song is a testament to the power of love and the transformative effect it can have on a person's mood and outlook. It is a celebration of the weekend, friendship, and the importance of taking chances and being honest about one's feelings. The infectious energy of the tune and the catchy chorus make it a great feel-good song that can lift anyone's spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel good
I am experiencing positive emotions
'Cause it's Saturday mornin'
The current day of the week is Saturday and it is the morning
I'm feelin' so good,
I am experiencing very positive emotions
'Cause I woke up next to you, girl.
I experienced positive emotions upon waking up next to a female partner
All last week, you didn't know how it felt.
During the previous week, the female partner was not aware of the singer's romantic feelings
You thought that we were just friends.
The female partner believed that their relationship was platonic
But all of this time, I had plans to make you more.
The singer had romantic intentions towards the female partner throughout their friendship
Maybe be my girlfriend.
The singer desired a romantic relationship with the female partner
'Cause it's Saturday
The current day of the week is Saturday
And I just fell in love.
The singer has recently fallen in love
And everything is goin' my way.
The singer is experiencing positive outcomes in their life
I feel good
The singer is experiencing positive emotions
'Cause we're finally holdin' hands together-er
The singer and the female partner are physically holding hands
I'm feelin' so good
The singer is experiencing very positive emotions
Cause now my heart is your's forever-er.
The singer has given their heart to the female partner, indicating a strong romantic attachment
I'm gonna scream it to the world
The singer will loudly and publicly express their romantic feelings
I'm gonna shout it out loud
The singer will loudly and emphatically express their romantic feelings
At the top of my lungs
The singer will shout at a high volume
I'm in love...
The singer is currently experiencing romantic love
I'm in real love
The singer is experiencing a strong and genuine form of romantic love
For the very first ti-ime
The singer is experiencing romantic love for the first time
'Cause it's Saturday
The current day of the week is Saturday
And everything is going' my way
The singer is experiencing positive outcomes in their life
Yeah, yeahhh!
The singer is expressing excitement and joy
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kimseonhofan
I love this song. It is so good!
MrSkillns
I discovered these guys by pure coincidence. And they rock.
Victorynn
awww~ sad that luis ended TSH. his music was so awesome.
Alana Marie
my life <3 haha my lucky day is saturdayy! <3
mal95350
Got married to this song :)
Sophia B. Williams
Did you really? How old was you?
Ameixa1998
awesome sauce song
thevideomaster001
the sequel to friday (just by a waaaay better singer)
popsikkle23
why arent they more well known?? da fuq??
Cateline Keiser
Oh...It's not Saturday...OH THE FUCK WELL!!!!