After releasing their five-song EP, “Truth & Light,” in April 2013, The Sweetest Condition teamed up with producer and sound engineer Joel Lauver of Burning Bridge Recordings to produce their debut full-length album, “Edge of the World,” which was released on Aug. 28, 2015. A second album, "We Defy Oblivion," was released in November 2016.
DISCOGRAPHY:
- "We Defy Oblivion": Released on Nov. 4, 2016.
- "Edge of the World" Debut Album: Released on Aug. 28, 2015.
- "Truth & Light" EP: Released April 30, 2013.
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Secret
The Sweetest Condition Lyrics
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(Music: Jason Reed Milner/Lyrics: Leslie Irene Benson)
Hey, let me tell you a secret.
I’ve been watching you for quite some time.
Why do you hide in the shadows? Do you
feel safer there, when you’re hard to find?
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you.
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
Hey, can you keep a secret?
I’ve been following you all this time.
Why, do you run from your shadow?
Don’t be worried, now, ’cause you’re
all mine. (You’re mine.
You’re mine, all mine!)
You want me to love you?
Want me to love you?
’Cause I do, I do, I do, I do!
You want me to love you?
Want me to love you?
’Cause I do…. I’d do
anything for you!
Oh, little boy.
Come out and play.
Praying to the light
won’t save you.
I make the rules.
Time to obey. … I
get what I want.
You can’t run away.
(You can’t run away!)
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you.
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you.
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
I can’t help but fall for you lately.
You and me, we’ve go to be ready.
Take my hand, ’cause nobody’s looking
into the shadows where I’m hiding.
I can’t help but fall for you lately.
You and me, we’ve got to be be ready.
Take my hand, ’cause nobody’s looking
into the shadows where I’m hiding.
The lyrics of the song Secret by The Sweetest Condition are about someone who is watching and following another person who is hiding in the shadows. The person being followed always knew that the singer was right beside them, but they were waiting for him to reveal himself. The singer is in love with the person and wants them to know that they are his. He invites the other to come out and play, but also warns that he makes the rules and the other cannot run away.
The lyrics paint the picture of a stalker, someone who has been following and watching the other person. However, it is not clear if the person being followed is aware of the singer's presence, but the lyrics suggest that the person being followed always knew. The singer's obsession with the other is revealed in the repeated refrain of "Want me to love you? 'Cause I do, I do, I do, I do!" The singer wants to take control of the other person's life and make them his.
The song can be interpreted as a warning against the dangers of obsession and stalking. The lyrics suggest that the person being stalked may not be aware of the singer's presence and are completely unaware of the danger they are in. The repeated refrain of "Want me to love you?" also presents a power imbalance, with the singer wanting the other person to love them regardless of their own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, let me tell you a secret.
I have something to tell you that I haven't shared with anyone else.
I’ve been watching you for quite some time.
I've been observing your actions and behavior for a while now.
Why do you hide in the shadows? Do you feel safer there, when you’re hard to find?
Why do you avoid the spotlight and choose to remain hidden where it's difficult to locate you? Is it because you feel more secure there?
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you. Thought you were alone, but you always knew. I was right beside you.
I've been present near you for a long time waiting for you to notice me. You might have presumed that you were isolated, but subconsciously, you were aware of my presence beside you.
Hey, can you keep a secret? I’ve been following you all this time. Why, do you run from your shadow? Don’t be worried, now, ’cause you’re all mine. (You’re mine. You’re mine, all mine!)
Can you maintain confidentiality? I've been tailing after you all this time. You avoid your own shadow. But, there's no need to panic because now you belong to me entirely. You're mine, all mine!
You want me to love you? Want me to love you? ’Cause I do, I do, I do, I do!
Are you seeking my affection? Do you desire me to love you? If yes, then you should know that I already love you a lot!
Oh, little boy. Come out and play. Praying to the light won’t save you. I make the rules. Time to obey. … I get what I want. You can’t run away. (You can’t run away!)
Oh, dear boy, come out and have fun with me. Your attempts to seek divine intervention won't rescue you from my grasp. It's time for you to follow my directions and abide by my rules. I acquire everything that I desire, so there's no point in trying to flee from here!
I can’t help but fall for you lately. You and me, we’ve got to be ready. Take my hand, ’cause nobody’s looking into the shadows where I’m hiding.
I can't resist falling in love with you recently. You and I need to brace ourselves for what's coming. Take my hand, and let's go where no one can spot us because that's where I'm hidden in the shadows.
Leslie Irene Benson
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Leslie Irene Benson
About “Secret” by The Sweetest Condition (Edge of the World 2015)
Have you ever wanted something—or someone—so bad you could taste it? “Secret,” Track No. 06 from The Sweetest Condition’s debut album, “Edge of the World,” comes from the mind of a female stalking her prey. Riding the line between love and obsession, she’s been watching her trophy for a long, long time. It’s also about an unyielding loyalty to someone she’s loved from afar. And now she’s ready to make her move. Meet the huntress. Time to obey.
With a soulful, sultry blues feel set to an electropop dance melody, “Secret” has become a radio favorite.
“The work is based on cool electronic arrangements and some elevating choruses.” —Inferno Sound Diaries, Side-Line Music Magazine, Feb. 7, 2016, http://www.side-line.com/the-sweetest-condition-edge-of.../
“The protagonist of this powerful tune will not be denied.” —Chuck Frey, Modern Synthpop, Wisconsin, Jan. 12, 2016, http://modernsynthpop.com/the-sweetest-condition-end-of.../
LYRICS:
Secret
© The Sweetest Condition 2015
(Music: Jason Reed Milner/Lyrics: Leslie Irene Benson)
Hey, let me tell you a secret.
I’ve been watching you for quite some time.
Why do you hide in the shadows? Do you
feel safer there, when you’re hard to find?
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you.
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you.
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
Hey, can you keep a secret?
I’ve been following you all this time.
Why, do you run from your shadow?
Don’t be worried, now, ’cause you’re
all mine. (You’re mine.
You’re mine, all mine!)
You want me to love you?
Want me to love you?
’Cause I do, I do, I do, I do!
You want me to love you?
Want me to love you?
’Cause I do…. I’d do
anything for you!
Oh, little boy.
Come out and play.
Praying to the light
won’t save you.
I make the rules.
Time to obey. … I
get what I want.
You can’t run away.
(You can’t run away!)
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you.
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
I’ve been here for so long waiting for you.
Thought you were alone, but you always knew.
I was right beside you.
I can’t help but fall for you lately.
You and me, we’ve go to be ready.
Take my hand, ’cause nobody’s looking
into the shadows where I’m hiding.
I can’t help but fall for you lately.
You and me, we’ve got to be be ready.
Take my hand, ’cause nobody’s looking
into the shadows where I’m hiding.
Leslie Irene Benson
Buy “Edge of the World” – Debut Album by The Sweetest Condition:
▶ Bandcamp: http://thesweetestcondition.bandcamp.com/.../edge-of-the...
▶ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/.../edge-of-the-world/id1022680715
▶ Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Edge-World-Explicit.../dp/B012JA48OC
▶ Physical CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thesweetestcondition1
International fans can get the digital downloads on Bandcamp, iTunes, Apple Music or Amazon MP3 by searching the websites in your local region.
Bourbon Show
Strong energy and nice vocals. It's very good!
iamtheswordmaster1
Great song, one of my favourites of the album. The video is amazing, as always. And Jason looks as cool as hell. :-D
The Sweetest Condition
Thank you!
Jason Hubard
Bravo!! Love that beat and very good vocals!!!
The Sweetest Condition
Thanks Jason!
Dante Crossroad
Loved every minute of it!
B J. Schmor
I took a chance and bought this album on the strength of "Fall in Line" when Communion After Dark played it. It's great. Looking forward to the next one!