The song has a simple accompaniment, a single B played on the piano in rhythm, which highlights her vocals and harmonies.
In dodie’s video “dance party,” she writes “Wrote this for a friend who was experiencing something similar to what I’d just been through and also for the many people who might have felt/might feel like I did last year (occasionally still). Your bad brain will tell you lies! Listen to the part that tells you it will get better.”
secret for the mad
dodie Lyrics
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In a little bit of time it won't hurt so bad
And I get that I don't get it
But you will burn right now but then you won't regret it
You're not gonna believe a word I say
What's the point in just drowning another day?
And I get that I don't get it
Little things, all the stereotypes
They're gonna help you get through this one night
And there will be a day
When you can say you're okay
And mean it
I promise you
It'll all make sense again
I promise you
It'll all make sense again
There's nothing to do right now but try
There are a hundred people who will listen to you cry
And I get that they don't get it
But they love you so much that you won't regret it
You're at the bottom, this is it
Just get through, you will be fixed
And you think that I don't get it
But I burned my way through and I don't regret it
Little things, all the stereotypes
They're gonna help you get through this one night
And there will be a day
When you can say you're okay
And mean it
I promise you
It'll all make sense again
I promise you
It'll all make sense again
I promise you
It'll all make sense again
I promise you
It'll all make sense again
The song "Secret For the Mad" by dodie is an uplifting and reassuring message to anyone who is struggling with mental health issues. The first verse tells us that even if it hurts right now, time will make things better, and eventually we will look back without regret. The singer acknowledges that there may be a sense of hopelessness and an inability to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but encourages the listener to hold on and trust that things will improve.
The second verse speaks to the feeling of isolation that often accompanies mental health struggles. The singer reminds us that we are not alone and that there are people who care about us and are willing to listen. The repetition of "I promise you, it'll all make sense again" is a comforting reassurance that there is hope for the future and that the current struggles do not define us.
The chorus is a reminder that the little things and the small moments can help us get through even the toughest nights. It tells us that there will come a time when we can say "I'm okay" and truly mean it. The song is a powerful message of hope and support for anyone struggling with mental health issues and a reminder to keep holding on, even when things seem impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a secret for the mad
I have a message for people who feel broken and lost
In a little bit of time it won't hurt so bad
The pain will lessen with time
And I get that I don't get it
I know that I can't fully understand your pain and struggle
But you will burn right now but then you won't regret it
You may feel like you're falling apart now, but it will be worth it in the end
You're not gonna believe a word I say
You may not trust or believe me, but I still want to help
What's the point in just drowning another day?
Why continue to suffer when there is hope for a better future?
Little things, all the stereotypes
Small triumphs and cultural norms can help you cope
They're gonna help you get through this one night
They can give you strength to survive another day
And there will be a day
A time will come
When you can say you're okay
When you can finally feel alright
And mean it
And truly believe it
I promise you
I swear to you
It'll all make sense again
Things will become clear and make sense eventually
There's nothing to do right now but try
All you can do is keep pushing through
There are a hundred people who will listen to you cry
You are not alone and there are people who care
And I get that they don't get it
I know that even those who love you may not fully comprehend your pain
But they love you so much that you won't regret it
Their support is worth it, even if they can't completely understand
You're at the bottom, this is it
You may feel like you've hit rock bottom
Just get through, you will be fixed
Endure this pain and you will eventually find healing
And you think that I don't get it
You may feel like no one can understand your pain
But I burned my way through and I don't regret it
I have gone through my own struggles and come out stronger
I promise you
I swear to you
It'll all make sense again
Things will become clear and make sense eventually
I promise you
I swear to you
It'll all make sense again
Things will become clear and make sense eventually
I promise you
I swear to you
It'll all make sense again
Things will become clear and make sense eventually
I promise you
I swear to you
It'll all make sense again
Things will become clear and make sense eventually
Contributed by Bentley D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sandyjohnson2803
{LYRICS}
I've got a secret for the mad
In a little bit of time it won't hurt so bad
And I get that I don't get it
But you will burn right now but then you won't regret it
You're not gonna believe a word I say
What's the point in just drowning another day
And I get that I don't get it
But the world will show you that you won't regret it
Little things, all the stereotypes
They're gonna help you get through this one night
And there will be a day when you can say you're okay and mean it
I promise you it'll all make sense again
I promise you it'll all make sense again
There's nothing to do right now but try
There are a hundred people who will listen to you cry
And I get that they don't get it
But they love you so much that you won't regret it
You're at the bottom, this is it
Just get through, you will be fixed
And you think, that I don't get it
But I burned my way through and I don't regret it
Little things, all the stereotypes
They're gonna help you get through this one night
And there will be a day when you can say you're okay and mean it
I promise you it'll all make sense again
I promise you it'll all make sense again
I promise you it'll all make sense again
I promise you it'll all make sense again
@digitalvideodisk8647
A message for people who are feeling down :
Please , don’t die . I know you feel like know one understands what you are going through but try making some friends , Internet ones are great as it’s not as awkward as talking to people irl . Take a hot bath , maybe a shower whatever suits you , then read a book , have a snack . Do little things that make you feel okay , do things that make you feel human . Get a hot water bottle and curl up under a duvet. Keep warm . Try helping other people as well , you have experiences that give you knowledge that some people will never have and use it to help people , the reward is great.
You’re not going to believe a word I say
But everything will be okay
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe a long time from now
But there will be a day where you can say you’re okay and mean it .
If you need to cry
Cry
If you want to scream
Scream
Break something
Shout as loud as you can
This is your world
And you are in control of it
If something is upsetting you
Tell someone
More people care about you than you realise
I promise , I care .
@_snowylil
I just want to say, coming back to this song now compared to when I first heard it as a teen and really needed it? I feel for once like I can be the narrator. Like I can say to others "I burned my way through and I don't regret it." I still need this song sung to me sometimes, everyone does, but I can also sing it to others.
It's True.
It will all make sense again.
There will be a day you can say you're okay and mean it.
I didn't believe in myself at first, but? I made it. Soz I believe in all of you, and I believe you can burn your way through.
You won't regret it:)
@sholowther5125
“There will be a day when you can say you’re ok and mean it” and “I promise you it’ll all make sense again” are the most uplifting lyrics I’ve ever heard. Ever.
@Awesomevids757
^^ also I like how soft she sings in this song and how the p’s pop
@letstotallydothis4499
Check out bloody tulip she has great songs
@katelynnmason4180
Sho Lowther if only that was true 😤
@ikPatriciaclips
I used to listen to this when I felt rough, and after over two years, I finally can say I'm okay and mean it
@AJFatt
It’s never made sense but I hope one day it will
@Rosequartzxxx
Five years ago I suffered with depression. I was struggling for many years but I’m doing a lot better now. Thank you Dodie for this song.
@valerievention
I used to be the one she was singing this to and now I’m the one singing this to others. Thank you.
@eden3537
Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique
@Tauney
Beautifully written. Awesome comment! ❤