The track was initially meant as a country song, but later changed by Doc McKinney, Cirkut and Sir Dylan to a new-wave/soul styled version, marking one of The Weeknd’s new artificial styles.
The song has Abel singing lower notes than his famous falsetto, which he is used to. As the song continues, Abel slowly changes to a somewhat of a Transatlantic accent.
The track noticeably samples two well known New Wave songs. The entire chorus is an interpolation of The Romantics' “Talking In Your Sleep,” while the backing track also relies heavily on a sample of Tears For Fears' “Pale Shelter.”
Secrets
The Weeknd Lyrics
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My love, my love
And I know that you want 'em too
My love, my love
I ask you what your heart desires
My love, my love
You tell me I'm the only one
My love, my love
It's a lie, a lie
I catch you every time
In your lust, your lust
Every time you close your eyes
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talkin' in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talkin', talkin'
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talkin' in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talkin', talkin'
You told me not to worry 'bout
Those guys, those guys
You told me that you left it all behind
Behind
It's a lie, a lie
I catch you every time
In your lust, your lust
Every time you close your eyes
I hear the secrets that you keepWhen you're talkin' in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talkin', talkin'
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talkin' in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talkin', talkin'
Wipe the lust from your eyes
I see that you're not mine
I can see the lust in your eyes (wipe the)
You can't hide it (lust from your eyes)
You can't be the one (I)
I rely, we're divided (see that you're not mine)
I hear the secrets that you keep (the secrets that you keep)
When you're talkin' in your sleep (talkin' in your sleep)
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep (the secrets that you keep)
When you're talk, talkin', talkin' (oh)
I hear the secrets that you keep (hey, the secrets that you keep)
When you're talkin' in your sleep (talkin' in your sleep)
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep (the secrets that you keep)
When you're talk, talkin', talkin'
The lyrics of "Secrets" by The Weeknd express the themes of infidelity and betrayal in a relationship. The singer is aware that his partner is not entirely truthful with him and is secretly sleeping with other people while also lying about it. Even though the partner reassures the singer that he is the only one, he knows it's not true, and he catches her every time. The song suggests that the singers' relationship is built upon false promises and secrets.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is tormented by his partner's infidelity, and he hears the secrets she keeps when she talks in her sleep. It is as if the sleeping partner's subconscious reveals the truth that she does not tell her partner. These secrets are a reflection of the dishonesty in the relationship, and the singer feels betrayed by his partner's actions. The repeated phrase "I hear the secrets that you keep" emphasizes the sense of betrayal and suspicion in the relationship.
Overall, "Secrets" is a song about a broken relationship based on lies and secrets. The lyrics express the singer's frustration with a partner who cannot be truthful with him. The song is a sad reminder that sometimes love cannot conquer all, and when a relationship is based on lies and deceit, it is ultimately doomed to fail.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody here wants you
The singer is aware that the person they love is desired by others in their environment.
And I know that you want 'em too
The singer also suspects that the person they love is interested in those who desire them.
I ask you what your heart desires
The singer questions the person they love about their true desires.
You tell me I'm the only one
The person they love reassures the artist that they only desire them, but the artist believes this to be a lie.
It's a lie, a lie
The artist believes that the person they love is lying to them.
I catch you every time
The singer claims to catch the person they love in their lies.
In your lust, your lust
The singer believes that the person they love is driven by lust.
Every time you close your eyes
The artist believes that the person they love is unable to control their desires, even when they are not aware of them.
I hear the secrets that you keep
The artist claims to be aware of the person they love's secrets.
When you're talkin' in your sleep
The artist believes that the person they love unconsciously reveals their true desires when asleep.
You told me not to worry 'bout
The person they love attempts to reassure the singer that they have left their past behind.
Those guys, those guys
The artist suspects that the person they love is referring to potential romantic interests.
Wipe the lust from your eyes
The singer urges the person they love to control their desires.
I see that you're not mine
Despite the person they love's reassurances, the singer believes that they do not wholly belong to them.
I hear the secrets that you keep (the secrets that you keep)
The singer reiterates their awareness of the person they love's secrets.
When you're talkin' in your sleep (talkin' in your sleep)
The artist believes that the person they love is most vulnerable when asleep, and their true desires are revealed.
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep (the secrets that you keep)
The artist emphasizes their continued awareness of the person they love's secrets.
When you're talk, talkin', talkin' (oh)
The singer believes that the person they love is most honest when talking unconsciously.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dylan Wiggins, Henry Walter, Jimmy Marinos, Martin Mckinney, Mike Skill, Peter Solley, Roland Orzabal, Wally Palamarchuk, Abel Tesfaye, George Candler
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@numerjeden7865
Everybody here wants you
My love, my love
And I know that you want him too
My love, my love
I ask you what your heart desires
My love, my love
You tell me I'm the only one
My love, my love
It's a lie, a lie
I catch you every time
In your lust, your lust
Every time you close your eyes
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talking in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talking, talking
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talking in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talking, talking
You told me not to worry about
Those guys, those guys
You told me that you left it all behind
Behind
It's a lie, a lie
I catch you every time
In your lust, your lust
Every time you close your eyes
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talking in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talking, talking
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talking in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talking, talking
Wipe... the...
Lust from your eyes
I see that you're not mine
I can see the lust in your eyes
You can't hide it
You can't be the one
I realize, we're divided
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talking in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talking, talking
I hear the secrets that you keep
When you're talking in your sleep
I hear the secrets that you keep, keep, keep
When you're talk, talking, talking
@biplove__rajbhar
The weeknd is one of thoes artist who make you feel sad & make you dance too at the same time
@dariofkxv6829
sza: am I a joke to you?
@elonajeanpelicano3614
Hahahaha
@Cuistonio
No he’s clearly not the only one, but yes he does it very well
@paulcorella6606
Yes, Dua Lipa as well.
@dharsh6866
BTS?
@Moonroofmusik
Love the 80's vibe influence in this song
@kidburn2126
Actually He sampled "Pale Shelter" from Tears for fears ... that's why this song is so 80s
@JabiJlonso
Moonroof , an adaptation of an 80s song. Talking in your sleep - Romantics
@Ahmed-ef3bg
Moonroof it's more like an Ethiopian vibe