The Scott sisters' father, Rev. Randolf Scott, was part of the 1970s R&B group Scott Three. The sisters sang at church throughout their childhoods while being trained by their father. In 1990, they met the other two members, Burruss and Cottle, in College Park, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.
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Music career
They first sang at Jermaine Dupri's birthday party in 1991 and later signed to his label, So So Def Recordings. They released their debut album, Hummin' Comin' At 'Cha, in October of 1993. The album featured their debut single, "Just Kickin' It", which reached #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, along with the other singles "Tonight", "Understanding", and "Love On My Mind".
Xscape's sophomore album, Off the Hook, was released in July of 1995. It featured the #1 hit "Who Can I Run To" (a cover of the song originally recorded by The Jones Girls) along with singles "Feels So Good", "Can't Hang", and "Do You Want To". During the next few years, they collaborated with different artists such as female rapper MC Lyte on the song "Keep On Keepin' On" and pop/R&B singer Mariah Carey on the Mr. Dupri Mix of her #1 song, "Always Be My Baby", which also featured rapper Da Brat.
They released their third album, Traces of My Lipstick, in May of 1998. It featured the singles "The Arms Of The One Who Loves You", "My Little Secret", "Am I Dreamin'", and "Softest Place on Earth". After the release of this album, the group parted ways.
Then after a five year hiatus Xscape returned to the radio airwaves. With three platinum albums and a slew of top 40 singles under their belt, the sultry R&B quartet, Xscape, is ready to release yet another spicy, seductive album, currently entitled Unchained. Sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott have reunited with Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, and have added a new member, Keisha Miles, to round out their signature sound.
Xscape has been busy booking live performances across the nation following the growing success of “What’s Up”, the first single off the new album. The group recently opened for Alicia Keys in Houston and just performed on 100.3 The Beat’s 15th Anniversary Birthday Bash at the Universal Amphitheater.
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My Little Secret
Xscape Lyrics
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If you don't tell, I won't tell
And that's how we gotta keep it
See baby, you're my little secret (secret, secret)
If you don't tell, I won't tell
And that's how we gotta keep it
Did anybody see you coming to my house last night?
That you wanna do everything I like
Alright, alright
I like being in the same room as you and your girlfriend
The fact that she don't know (she don't know)
That really turns me on
She'll never guess in a million years
That we've got this thing going on
You're my little secret (secret babe)
And that's how we should keep it (nobody has to know)
It's on everybody's mind, about you and I
They think so
but they don't really know or wanna know that (they don't really know)
You're my little secret (keep it on fresh baby)
And that's how we should keep it
We should never let 'em know
Never let it show
If you know, like I know
We should never let it go (never)
If anybody knew that it was you and your house
That I was creepin' to all the time
I'd probably still do it
'Cause I find it hard to keep you off of my mind, baby
I like being in the same room as you and your girlfriend
The fact that she don't know (she don't know)
That really turns me on
She'll never guess in a million years
That we've got this thing going on
You're my little secret
And that's how we should keep it (nobody has to know)
It's on everybody's mind, about you and I
They think so
but they don't really know or wanna know that (they don't really know)
You're my little secret (keep it on fresh baby)
And that's how we should keep it
We should never let 'em know
Never let it show (oh no)
If you know, like I know
We should never let it go (never)
Everybody cheats
But you gotta know how, you gotta know when
You gotta know why my infatuation with you
Is taking me on an emotional high
I'm caught all up in this love affair baby
Speculation will bring us stares
All my friends are asking me about it
Still the truth I can't reveal
You're my little secret
And that's how we should keep it (that's how we should keep it, baby)
It's on everybody's mind, about you and I
They think so
but they don't really know or wanna know that (they don't really know, know, know, know)
You're my little secret
And that's how we should keep it (that's how, that's how)
We should never let 'em know
Never let it show (never, never, never, never know)
If you know, like I know
We should never let it go (never let it go)
As long as I'm right here (right here for you baby)
You ain't never gonna be by yourself (oh no, no)
'Cause the love that we share
It stays on my mind
You're always gonna be a little secret of mine
As long as I'm right here
You ain't never gonna be by yourself (no, you don't have to be alone)
'Cause the love that we share
It stays on my mind
always gonna be a little secret of mine
You're my little secret
And that's how we should keep it
It's on everybody's mind, about you and I
They think so
but they don't really know or wanna know that
You're my little secret
And that's how we should keep it
We should never let 'em know
Never let it show
If you know, like I know
We should never let it go
In Xscape’s hit song “My Little Secret,” the singer describes a forbidden relationship with someone who is already in a committed relationship. The singer shares with the lover that if they don’t tell, then they won’t either. They carry on an affair in secret and no one knows about it, and the singer likes the rush they get from being in the same room as the lover and the lover’s girlfriend, who has no idea what is going on. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that what they are doing is wrong, and their friends are starting to catch on, but they are too afraid to reveal the truth. The singer and the lover promise to keep the relationship a secret, and they will never let it go.
The lyrics of “My Little Secret” describe a common theme in R&B music: infidelity. The song is a cautionary tale of the danger and excitement of having an affair, and the risks involved in getting caught. The lyrics are relatable to people who have had secret relationships, and the song contains a universal appeal that has made it a classic in the R&B genre.
Line by Line Meaning
See baby, you're my little secret (secret, secret)
The singer and their lover are keeping their relationship a secret.
If you don't tell, I won't tell
Both parties agree to keep their secret relationship hidden from others.
And that's how we gotta keep it
It’s important to maintain their relationship in secrecy to avoid consequences.
Did anybody see you coming to my house last night?
The artist is curious if anyone witnessed their lover coming over to their house.
When I got your message on my beeper
The artist received a message from their lover on their pager.
That you wanna do everything I like
The singer and their lover share similar interests and desires.
I like being in the same room as you and your girlfriend
The singer is attracted to their lover’s girlfriend and enjoys being in their presence.
The fact that she don't know (she don't know)
The girlfriend is unaware of the artist and their lover’s relationship.
That really turns me on
The danger and excitement of being in a secret relationship excites the artist.
She'll never guess in a million years
The girlfriend is oblivious to the secret relationship.
That we've got this thing going on
The singer and their lover have an ongoing, secret relationship.
It's on everybody's mind, about you and I
People are suspicious of the nature of the artist and their lover’s relationship.
They think so but they don't really know or wanna know that
People are curious about the relationship but they would rather not know the truth.
We should never let 'em know
The singer insists that they must keep their relationship a secret from others.
Never let it show
It’s important to never let anyone find out about their secret relationship.
Everybody cheats
Everyone makes mistakes and does things they shouldn’t sometimes.
But you gotta know how, you gotta know when
Cheating is acceptable, but it must be done discreetly and carefully.
You gotta know why my infatuation with you
The singer is deeply infatuated with their lover.
Is taking me on an emotional high
Being with their lover is emotionally exhilarating for the singer.
I'm caught all up in this love affair baby
The artist and their lover's relationship is deep and intense.
Speculation will bring us stares
If others find out about their relationship, they will be subject to judgment and disapproval.
All my friends are asking me about it
The artist's friends are curious about their relationship with their lover.
Still the truth I can't reveal
Despite being asked about their relationship, the singer cannot reveal the truth.
As long as I'm right here
The artist promises to never leave their lover.
You ain't never gonna be by yourself (oh no, no)
The singer will always be there for their lover.
'Cause the love that we share
The singer and their lover share a deep and meaningful love.
It stays on my mind
The love they share is always on the singer’s mind.
Always gonna be a little secret of mine
Their secret relationship will always remain a secret in the artist’s mind.
If you know, like I know
If the lover understands the importance of secrecy, they will keep the relationship hidden.
We should never let it go (never let it go)
They must never let their relationship be exposed to others.
keep it on fresh baby
The singer is asking their lover to keep the relationship alive and new.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Manuel Lonnie Jr. Seal, Jermaine Dupri, Latocha Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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They had something to prove with this album looks wise because some people were calling them unattractive and rough...but they absolutely weren't
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I love Kandi's voice, always had, it's really unique