Secret
halocene Lyrics
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She's dating him
He's playing her
It's the truth I swear
I heard it from a friend of a friends girlfriend
Don't dare, don't dare tell anyone
You didn't hear it from me
Spread through the grapevines
Vicarious lives
Welcome home to the covers and headlines
Someone told a secret
Well you can't keep it
You're used to using them
Whispers your closest friends
Oh there goes the secret
Who started it
Who started it
Oh there's a secret
Who started it
Who, who started it
Gather round
Folks there's news today
Your boring life and bitter sweet charades
Take a chance, I dare
You to step out of line to find this time
Right here right now
Ask anyone
You didn't here it from me
The rumor's got a theme
Your time in the spotlight's
Now and you can't hide
Welcome home to the covers and headlines
Someone told a secret
Well you can't keep it
You're used to using them
Whispers your closest friends
Oh there goes the secret
Who started it
Who started it
Oh there's a secret
Who started it
Who, who started it
All your life has boiled right down to this
The very method used to feel you're important
For all the the things you said
Now you're the secret
Someone told a secret
Well you can't keep it
You're used to using them
Whispers your closest friends
Oh there goes the secret
Who started it
Someone told a secret
Well you can't keep it
You're used to using them
Whispers your closest friends
Oh there goes the secret
Who started it
Who started it
Oh there's a secret
Who started it
Who, who started it
Oh my god oh so have you heard
Oh my god oh so have you heard
Who started it
The song "Secret" by Halocene is a commentary on the nature of gossip and the social dynamics that arise from it. The singer of the song expresses their disgust at the way rumors spread like wildfire through networks of friends and acquaintances, and the way that people use secrets as a means of elevating their own status or gaining attention.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of secrets, and the way that they can be used both to control others and to gain a sense of power and importance. The line "someone told a secret, well you can't keep it, you're used to using them" suggests that those who spread rumors and gossip are addicted to the sense of intrigue and importance that comes from being the one to reveal a juicy secret. The repetition of the phrase "who started it" at the end of each verse is a rhetorical question that highlights the fact that nobody really knows where rumors and gossip originate, and that they often take on a life of their own once they are out in the open.
The verses of the song paint a picture of a social landscape in which everyone is eager to hear the latest scandal, and in which people are willing to betray their friends and their own sense of integrity in order to be the one with the inside scoop. The singer warns against getting caught up in the hype and the drama of the secret-sharing game, but ultimately acknowledges that they too are susceptible to the thrill of the chase.
Overall, "Secret" is a scathing critique of the toxic social dynamics that can arise from gossip culture. It warns against the addictive and destructive nature of secrets, and asks us to consider the impact that our words and actions can have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my god oh so have you heard
The singer is excited to share some gossip
She's dating him
The girl is in a relationship with a particular guy
He's playing her
The guy is not sincere in the relationship
It's the truth I swear
The artist is convincing the listener that the information is true
I heard it from a friend of a friends girlfriend
The source of the information is not direct and might not be reliable
Don't dare, don't dare tell anyone
The singer is warning the listener not to reveal the gossip to anyone else
You didn't hear it from me
The singer wants to remain anonymous and not be implicated as the source of the gossip
Forget I said a thing
The artist wants the listener to forget the information
Spread through the grapevines
The gossip is spreading through informal communication channels
Vicarious lives
People are invested in the lives of others
Welcome home to the covers and headlines
The repercussions of the gossip are being equated to being on the news or in a magazine cover story
Someone told a secret
The gossip is something that was not meant to be shared publicly
Well you can't keep it
The gossip is too juicy to keep to oneself
You're used to using them
The singer implies that the listener is the kind of person who thrives on gossip
Whispers your closest friends
The gossip is being shared with people who are close to the singer
Oh there goes the secret
The information has been revealed publically
Who started it
The identity of the person who started the gossip is unknown
Gather round
The singer wants to attract people's attention to share the gossip
Folks there's news today
The singer implies that the gossip is fresh
Your boring life and bitter sweet charades
The listener's life is mundane and characterized by artificial shows of emotions
Take a chance, I dare
The artist is challenging the listener to step out of their comfort zone and indulge in the gossip
You to step out of line to find this time
The listener is being encouraged to deviate from their normal behavior and join in on the gossip
Ask anyone
The gossip is common knowledge
The rumor's got a theme
The gossip has a common thread that is tying it together
Your time in the spotlight's
The gossip is making the listener the center of attention
Now and you can't hide
The gossip is out in the open for everyone to see
All your life has boiled right down to this
The gossip is being equated to the listener's life
The very method used to feel you're important
The listener thrives on gossip to feel significant
For all the the things you said
The listener's past behavior is being questioned
Now you're the secret
The listener is the subject of the gossip
Who started it
The identity of the person who started the gossip is unknown
Contributed by Olivia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Halocene
Thanks! Brad's super into science and stuff and when we were looking for names for the band he came across "Holocene" which is the current geological time period. He texted it to Addie with an A instead of an O on accident and we just knew that was it.
BrokenDarkFire
Wow. Honestly, this is probably the most impressed I've ever been with an independent singer (band?)... and a homemade music video? I am blown away. The setting, editting, staying on beat... so so SO impressed right now. Really was not expecting this to be so good. I'm seriously starting to babble, but really, my inbox is so clogged with sent videos like these, I wasn't expecting much. You just raised my standards, like, a zillion notches higher.
Ana Luiza
Uau, você canta muito bem, adorei a banda... tenho certeza que logo logo irei ver no comercial da TV o CD de vcs à venda aqui no Brasil s2
Jer Asuncion
Halocene = Avril Lavigne and Paramore rolled into one,you're so pretty Addie. I love your music and I can't wait for your full studio album. Your band is so lucky opening for Blink 182 at Vans warped tour.
ARKIVAL | Roach
OMG this song is awesome !! Its funny to see a band get along so well... Don't stop posting videos and making music !! This'll get you guys VERY far !! YAY !! :D
Bauxitic Fern
I love this song! I wonder how she writes these songs! They're 100% pure awesomeness
Anna Belle
Took me days to find this song (because i even forgot the name of the band....I remember some lyrics and melody). The first time I listened to this was like 7 years ago. Sweet memories :D
2018/2019
TheGodsire
WOW...you guys are pretty good. I think you guys have a lot of potential and listening to this it kinda had the same feel as the first CD from Paramore. Great job guys keep it up
Phixyn
Why aren't you guys famous?! This world is unfair! Love this, keep up the good work!!
yLyte
Look at them now