Secrets
OneRepublic * Track #3 On Waking Up
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Album Waking Up
Secrets by OneRepublic
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Performed by
OneRepublicProduced by
Andy Prickett & Ryan TedderWrited by
Ryan TedderAbout
“Secrets” reflects the struggles Ryan Tedder, the lead singer of OneRepublic, has faced in his writing career, being one of the most well-known and in-demand writers in the pop industry. The song was played in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice#Music) by the protagonist, Dave.
The track interpolates Bach’s...
Secrets Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I need another story
Something to get off my chest
My life gets kinda boring
Need something that I can confess
'Til all my sleeves are stained red
From all the truth that I've said
Come by it honestly I swear
Thought you saw me wink, no
I've been on the brink, so
[Chorus]
Tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
[Verse 2]
My God, amazing how we got this far
It's like we're chasing all those stars
Who's driving shiny big black cars
And every day I see the news
All the problems that we could solve
And when a situation rises
Just write it into an album
Send it straight to gold
But I don't really like my flow, no
[Chorus]
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
[Bridge]
Ooh
Got no reason, got no shame
Got no family I can blame
Just don't let me disappear
I'ma tell you everything
[Chorus]
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that'll light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that'll light those ears
I'm sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time
Don't need another perfect lie
Don't care if critics ever jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
[Outro]
All my secrets away
All my secrets away
Secrets Q&A
Who wrote Secrets's ?
Secrets was written by Ryan Tedder.
Who produced Secrets's ?
Secrets was produced by Andy Prickett & Ryan Tedder.
When did OneRepublic release Secrets?
OneRepublic released Secrets on Mon Sep 21 2009.
How does this song reflect the singer's (Ryan Tedder) life?
Ryan Tedder was (and still is) a songwriter much in demand. This song is about the pressures that come with the need to produce one hit after another.
Is there any special performance?
Yes, there is! Here’s a live acoustic version:
Has this track received any certifications?
Yes, “Secrets” was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA on July 24th, 2012. It was originally certified gold on December 7th, 2010.