Secrets
OneRepublic · Now That's What I Call Music, Vol. 33 [2010]
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
Tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics never jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
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 everyday 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
I don't really like my flow, no, so
Tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics never jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
Oh, got no reason, got not shame
Got no family I can blame
Just don't let me disappear
I'ma tell you everything
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics never jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
So tell me what you want to hear
Something that will light those ears
Sick of all the insincere
So I'm gonna give all my secrets away
This time, don't need another perfect line
Don't care if critics never jump in line
I'm gonna give all my secrets away
All my secrets away, all my secrets away
Secrets - OneRepublic
OneRepublic's "Secrets" serves as a standout track from their 2010 compilation, Now That's What I Call Music, Vol. 33. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of pop-rock and electronic elements, characterized by Ryan Tedder's emotive vocals and Matt Squire's intricate production. Released during a period where the group solidified their status as a leading force in modern pop-rock, the recording captures the group's ability to craft anthemic songs with personal lyrical themes. While not part of their major studio albums like Dreaming Out Loud or Native, the track remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the collaborative spirit and polished sound that defined their work in the early 2010s.