72 Songs About Secrets (Pop, Rap & More)

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72 Songs About Secrets (Pop, Rap & More)

I. Country Songs About Secrets

1. The Power of Love by Celine Dion

Artist: Celine Dion
Album: The Colour of My Love
Year: 1993

The Power of Love is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, released as a single from her fourth English-language studio album, The Colour of My Love (1993). Written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, it was released in October 1993 as the lead single in North America, South Africa and Australia. In February 1994, it was issued as the fourth single in Europe and the second in the United Kingdom. The Power of Love peaked at number one in many countries, including Australia, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

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2. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion

Artist: Celine Dion
Album: Let’s Talk About Love
Year: 1997

The song is about a love that never dies, even though the person is gone. The singer is talking about how her heart will always love the person and how they will never forget them.

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3. Secretly Fond of Each Other. Willie Nelson by Willie Nelson

Artist: Willie Nelson
Album: Lost Highway
Year: 2009

Willie Nelson reflects on a past relationship in which he and his partner were secretly fond of each other, but never expressed their feelings. He regrets not telling her how he felt, and wonders what might have been if they had been honest with each other.

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II. Pop Songs About Secrets

1. I Knew You Were Trouble by Taylor Swift

Artist: Taylor Swift
Album: Red
Year: 2012

The song is about a relationship that ended badly. The narrator is looking back and reflecting on all the warning signs she ignored. She knew her partner was trouble, but she didn’t listen to her friends or her gut instinct. Now she’s alone and regrets not listening to those who tried to warn her.

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2. The Story of Us by Tiffany Alvord

Artist: Tiffany Alvord
Album: I’ve Got It Covered
Year: 2011

The song is about a relationship that ended and how the person regrets what happened. They think about all the good times they had together and how they wish things had turned out differently.

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3. The Boy Is Mine by Monica, Brandy

Artist: Monica, Brandy
Album: Never Say Never
Year: 1998

The song is about two women who are fighting over a man. They both claim that the man is theirs, and they are not willing to let him go.

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4. I Have a Dream by ABBA

Artist: ABBA
Album: Voulez-Vous
Year: 1979

The song is about a person’s dreams and aspirations. The lyrics talk about a person’s hopes and dreams for the future, and how they will never give up on them. The song is uplifting and positive, and encourages people to never give up on their dreams.

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5. Secrets by OneRepublic

Artist: OneRepublic
Album: Waking Up
Year:

“Secrets” is a song recorded by American rock band OneRepublic for their second studio album, Waking Up (2009). It was released as the album’s second single on June 14, 2010. The song was written by group members Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and Zach Filkins, and produced by Tedder. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. It has sold over 4 million copies in the US as of February 2013.

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6. Secret by The Pierces

Artist: The Pierces
Album: Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge
Year: 2007

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with someone else. She is trying to keep it a secret, but she can’t help but tell him how she feels.

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7. Secret by Maroon 5

Artist: Maroon 5
Album: Songs About Jane
Year: 2002

The song ‘Secret’ by Maroon 5 is about a relationship that is kept hidden from the public. The couple is in love, but they cannot be seen together in public because it would ruin their careers. The song is about the secrecy and the longing for the relationship to be out in the open.

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8. Sneakernight by Vanessa Hudgens

Artist: Vanessa Hudgens
Album: Identified
Year: 2008

The song is about a girl who is getting ready for a date. She is putting on her makeup and her favorite sneakers. She is excited for the date and she is hoping that it will be a perfect night.

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III. Rap Songs About Secrets

1. Lose Yourself by Eminem

Artist: Eminem
Album:
Year: 2002

The song is about never giving up on your dreams, no matter how hard life gets. Eminem is rapping about how he used to be a nobody from Detroit, but he never gave up on his dream of becoming a successful rapper. He talks about how he used to have to hide his rhyming books from his mom, and how he used to have to borrow money from friends just to get by. But he never gave up, and now he’s one of the biggest rappers in the world.

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2. All the Way Up by Remy Ma, Fat Joe

Artist: Remy Ma, Fat Joe
Album: Plata O Plomo
Year: 2017

This song is about Remy Ma and Fat Joe being successful in their careers. They rap about how they have made it all the way up, from the bottom to the top. They boast about their accomplishments and how they are better than everyone else.

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3. The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) by Quincy Jones

Artist: Quincy Jones
Album:
Year:

“The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)” is a song by Quincy Jones. It was released as a single in 1990 and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is from the album Back on the Block.

4. Deep Cover by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg

Artist: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg
Album: Deep Cover
Year: 1992

The song is about the dangers of drug dealing and the police informant lifestyle. It features a slow, atmospheric beat and lyrics that describe the paranoia and fear of being caught by the police.

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5. The Watcher by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: 2001
Year: 1999

The Watcher is a song by Dr. Dre from his album 2001. The song is about how Dre is watched by the media and the paparazzi, and how he is always under scrutiny. He talks about how he is not perfect and how he has made mistakes, but how he is still trying to be a good person.

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6. Keep Their Heads Ringin’ by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: Friday
Year: 1995

The song is about how people in the ghetto struggle to make ends meet and how they have to hustle to survive.

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7. Let Me Ride by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: The Chronic
Year: 1992

The song is about how Dre is the best at what he does and how he will never let anyone take his place.

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8. The Next Episode by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: 2001
Year: 1999

“The Next Episode” is a song by American rapper Dr. Dre, released on June 20, 2000 as the third single from his second studio album, 2001. The song features Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Nate Dogg, and samples “The Sesame Street Theme Song”. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2002.

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9. Secrets by Tee Grizzley

Artist: Tee Grizzley
Album: My Moment
Year: 2017

The song is about Tee Grizzley’s life as a drug dealer and how he keeps his business a secret from his family. He talks about how he has to be careful about who he trusts and how he can never let his guard down. He also talks about how he regrets getting involved in the drug trade and how it has cost him his freedom.

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10. Secret by 21 Savage

Artist: 21 Savage
Album: Secret
Year: 2020

The song is about a relationship that is kept secret from the public. The couple is in love but they cannot show it because they don’t want anyone to know. The song is about the struggles of keeping a relationship a secret and how it can be difficult.

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11. Secret Love Song by Little Mix

Artist: Little Mix
Album: Get Weird
Year: 2015

The song is about a secret love between two people who can’t be together publicly. They sing about how their love is forbidden and how they can only express their love in secret.

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12. Diary by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
Year: 2003

The song is about a woman who is reflecting on a past relationship. She remembers all of the happy moments she shared with her former partner, and how she is struggling to move on from the pain of their breakup.

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13. My Little Secret by Xscape

Artist: Xscape
Album: Traces of My Lipstick
Year: 1998

“My Little Secret” is a song by American R&B group Xscape. It was released on June 9, 1995, as the second single from their second studio album, Off the Hook (1995). The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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14. What’s the Difference by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: 2001
Year: 1999

The song is about the differences between the life of a successful rapper and the life of a regular person.

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15. Secrets by The Weeknd

Artist: The Weeknd
Album:
Year:

The Weeknd’s song “Secrets” is a dark and sensual R&B track that finds the singer revealing his innermost desires and thoughts. He croons about a past relationship, admitting his mistakes and revealing his true feelings. The song is both catchy and relatable, with its frank lyrics and hypnotic production.

16. Secrets by A Boogie wit da Hoodie

Artist: A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Album:
Year:

The song is about a relationship that is falling apart because of secrets that are being kept from each other. The song talks about how even though the relationship is falling apart, the person still loves the other person and wants to know what their secrets are.

17. No Keepin’ Secrets by JT Machinima

Artist: JT Machinima
Album: JT Xviii
Year: 2020

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks and the man is trying to figure out what went wrong. He is going through all of the secrets that the woman has been keeping from him and he is trying to find a way to fix things.

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18. Xxplosive by Dr. Dre

Artist: Dr. Dre
Album: 2001
Year: 1999

The song is about the dangers of drug use, specifically crack cocaine. Dr. Dre warns listeners about the addiction and destruction that can come from using the drug.

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IV. Latest Songs About Secrets

1. The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) by Quincy Jones

Artist: Quincy Jones
Album:
Year:

“The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)” is a song by Quincy Jones. It was released as a single in 1990 and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is from the album Back on the Block.

2. All my secrets away by OneRepublic

Artist: OneRepublic
Album:
Year:

“All My Secrets Away” is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic. It was released as the fourth single from their second studio album, Waking Up (2009). The song was written by Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle and Zach Filkins, and produced by Tedder. The song peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

3. Got a secret Can you keep it? by The Pierces

Artist: The Pierces
Album: Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge
Year: 2007

The song is about a girl who has a crush on a boy and is worried that he will find out. She is worried that he will think she is weird or that she is not good enough for him.

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4. Secrets by OneRepublic

Artist: OneRepublic
Album: Waking Up
Year:

“Secrets” is a song recorded by American rock band OneRepublic for their second studio album, Waking Up (2009). It was released as the album’s second single on June 14, 2010. The song was written by group members Ryan Tedder, Brent Kutzle, and Zach Filkins, and produced by Tedder. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. It has sold over 4 million copies in the US as of February 2013.

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5. Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers

Artist: Johnny Rivers
Album: …And I Know You Wanna Dance
Year:

The song is about a secret agent who is trying to find out who is leaking information to the enemy. He is constantly on the move and always on the lookout for danger. He is armed with a gun and a badge, and he is ready to fight for his country.

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6. Too Many Secrets by Patsy Cline

Artist: Patsy Cline
Album:
Year:

The song is about a woman who is trying to figure out why her man is being so secretive. She knows he’s hiding something, but she can’t figure out what it is. She’s tried asking him directly, but he just gets angry and tells her to mind her own business. She’s tried snooping around, but she can’t find anything. She’s even considered hiring a private investigator, but she’s not sure if she wants to know what he’s hiding. In the end, she decides to just let it go and trust him.

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7. Rescue Me by OneRepublic

Artist: OneRepublic
Album: Ultratop Hit Connection Best Of 2019.3
Year: 2019

The song is about a relationship that is on the rocks and the person singing is begging for the other person to rescue them. They are begging for the other person to save them from themselves and from the pain that they are feeling.

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8. Secret Place by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: These Same Skies
Year: 2021

The song is about a person who has found a place where they can go to be with God. It is a place where they can be honest with God and themselves, and where they can find peace and rest.

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9. Secret by The Killers

Artist: The Killers
Album: Pressure Machine
Year: 2021

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to keep their relationship a secret, but he is struggling to do so.

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10. I Keep Secrets by Santigold

Artist: Santigold
Album: Spirituals
Year: 2022

The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is not entirely honest with them. The person is aware of the secrets their partner is keeping, but they choose to remain in the relationship anyway.

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V. Christian Songs About Secrets

1. Secret Place by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: These Same Skies
Year: 2021

The song is about a person who has found a place where they can go to be with God. It is a place where they can be honest with God and themselves, and where they can find peace and rest.

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2. Safe by Phil Wickham

Artist: Phil Wickham
Album: Heaven & Earth
Year: 2009

The song is about how God is our safe place, and no matter what happens in the world, we can always go to Him and find comfort. It is a reminder that He is always there for us, no matter what.

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3. Shelter by Hillsong Worship

Artist: Hillsong Worship
Album: Stone’s Been Rolled Away
Year: 1993

The song is about finding hope and strength in God. No matter what storms we face in life, we can find shelter in Him. He is our refuge and our strength, and He will never leave us or forsake us.

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4. Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by Hillsong UNITED

Artist: Hillsong UNITED
Album: Zion
Year: 2013

The song is about continuing to walk through life even when the going gets tough. It talks about how the oceans may seem like they are too big to cross, but with faith, anything is possible. The song is a reminder that God is always there for us, no matter what.

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5. The Secret Place by Phil Wickham

Artist: Phil Wickham
Album: Children of God
Year: 2016

The song is about a person who is struggling with their faith and is questioning if God is really there. The person is looking for a place where they can feel close to God and find peace. The song is about the person’s journey to find that place.

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6. In the Secret by Sonicflood

Artist: Sonicflood
Album: Glimpse: Live Recordings from Around the World
Year: 2006

The song is about a person who is struggling with their faith and their relationship with God. They are questioning why they are not seeing the results they want in their life, even though they are trying to follow God’s will. The song is a reminder that God is always with us, even when we don’t see Him.

7. It Is No Secret by The Booth Brothers

Artist: The Booth Brothers
Album: Between Here and Heaven
Year: 2019

The Booth Brothers sing about how it is no secret what God has done for them and how He can do the same for anyone who believes in Him. They testify of His goodness and how He has been faithful to them, even when they were not faithful to Him. They encourage the listener to put their trust in God and He will make their paths straight.

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8. I Want to Know You by Sonicflood

Artist: Sonicflood
Album: Sonicflood
Year: 1999

The song is about a person wanting to know another person better, wanting to understand them and wanting to be close to them.

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9. Secrets (Light Shine In) by Tenth Avenue North

Artist: Tenth Avenue North
Album: The Things We’ve Been Afraid to Say – EP
Year: 2018

The song is about a person who is struggling with their faith and is questioning whether God is real. They are struggling with doubt and fear, but they are still holding on to hope. The song is a reminder that God is always there, even when we can’t see Him.

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10. Judge of the Secrets by Sovereign Grace Music

Artist: Sovereign Grace Music
Album: Grace Has Come: Songs from the Book of Romans
Year: 2013

The song “Judge of the Secrets” is a Sovereign Grace Music song about God being the ultimate judge of our secrets. He knows everything about us, and he will judge us based on our secrets. This song is a reminder that we need to be careful about what we keep hidden, because God will ultimately judge us for it.

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11. The Secret Place by Michael Booth

Artist: Michael Booth
Album: Michael Booth
Year: 2008

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to find a way to tell her how he feels, but he can’t seem to find the right words. He knows that she has a secret place where she goes to be alone, and he decides to try to find her there. He knows that if he can just find her in her secret place, he can tell her how he feels and maybe she will feel the same way.

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12. It Is No Secret by Jim Reeves

Artist: Jim Reeves
Album:
Year:

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who does not love him back. He is trying to tell her that he knows she does not love him, but he still loves her.

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VI. R&B Songs About Secrets

1. I Believe I Can Fly by R. Kelly

Artist: R. Kelly
Album: I Believe I Can Fly
Year: 1996

The song is about believing in oneself and having the confidence to achieve anything. Despite the challenges and obstacles one may face, the song instills the hope that anything is possible if you have faith in yourself.

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2. The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) by Quincy Jones

Artist: Quincy Jones
Album:
Year:

“The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)” is a song by Quincy Jones. It was released as a single in 1990 and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is from the album Back on the Block.

3. Can’t Tell Me Nothing by Ye

Artist: Ye
Album: Graduation
Year: 2007

The song is about how money and success can’t buy happiness, and how people shouldn’t listen to others who try to bring them down.

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4. My Little Secret by Xscape

Artist: Xscape
Album: Traces of My Lipstick
Year: 1998

“My Little Secret” is a song by American R&B group Xscape. It was released on June 9, 1995, as the second single from their second studio album, Off the Hook (1995). The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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5. Secret Love Song by Little Mix

Artist: Little Mix
Album: Get Weird
Year: 2015

The song is about a secret love between two people who can’t be together publicly. They sing about how their love is forbidden and how they can only express their love in secret.

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6. He’s Got a Secret by The Bangles

Artist: The Bangles
Album: All Over the Place
Year: 1984

The song is about a man who is keeping a secret from his girlfriend. He is afraid to tell her the truth, and he is worried that she will find out.

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7. Secrets by Mary Lambert

Artist: Mary Lambert
Album: Heart On My Sleeve
Year: 2014

The song is about a young girl’s struggle with her sexuality and coming to terms with who she is. She is trying to keep her secret hidden, but it is slowly eating away at her. She is scared and doesn’t know how to deal with it, but eventually she comes to accept herself and her sexuality.

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8. I Know Your Little Secret by The Afghan Whigs

Artist: The Afghan Whigs
Album: Up in It
Year: 1990

The song is about a man who is in a relationship with a woman who is cheating on him. He knows her little secret and he is trying to figure out what to do about it.

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9. Secret Lovers by Atlantic Starr

Artist: Atlantic Starr
Album: As the Band Turns
Year: 1985

The song is about a couple who are in love but have to keep it a secret from everyone else. They are willing to risk everything for each other and their love.

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10. Diary by Alicia Keys

Artist: Alicia Keys
Album: The Diary of Alicia Keys
Year: 2003

The song is about a woman who is reflecting on a past relationship. She remembers all of the happy moments she shared with her former partner, and how she is struggling to move on from the pain of their breakup.

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11. The Secret by Madonna

Artist: Madonna
Album: Bedtime Stories
Year: 1994

The song is about a woman who is in love with a man who is in love with another woman. She is trying to keep her love a secret, but she is afraid that she will be found out.

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12. Do You Want to Know a Secret by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album:
Year:

The song is about a secret that the singer is keeping from their love interest. The secret is that the singer is in love with them. The song is written in a playful and lighthearted manner, and the singer’s voice is full of joy and happiness.

VII. Rock Songs About Secrets

1. Talking In Your Sleep by The Romantics

Artist: The Romantics
Album: In Heat
Year: 1983

The song is about a person who is talking in their sleep and saying things they would never say while awake. The person singing is worried about what the person is saying and what it might mean.

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2. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2

Artist: U2
Album: The Joshua Tree
Year: 1987

The song is about someone who is searching for something more in life and has not yet found it. The lyrics express frustration and hope at the same time.

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3. The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) by Quincy Jones

Artist: Quincy Jones
Album:
Year:

“The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)” is a song by Quincy Jones. It was released as a single in 1990 and peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is from the album Back on the Block.

4. Secret by Goldfrapp

Artist: Goldfrapp
Album: Tales of Us
Year: 2013

The song is about a relationship that is kept secret from the world. The singer is in love with someone who is not her husband, and she is afraid of what would happen if the truth was revealed. She is worried that she would be judged, and that her husband would be hurt.

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5. Do You Want to Know a Secret by The Beatles

Artist: The Beatles
Album:
Year:

The song is about a secret that the singer is keeping from their love interest. The secret is that the singer is in love with them. The song is written in a playful and lighthearted manner, and the singer’s voice is full of joy and happiness.

6. Secret by The Killers

Artist: The Killers
Album: Pressure Machine
Year: 2021

The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is in love with someone else. The man is trying to keep their relationship a secret, but he is struggling to do so.

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7. Secret Agent Man by Johnny Rivers

Artist: Johnny Rivers
Album: …And I Know You Wanna Dance
Year:

The song is about a secret agent who is trying to find out who is leaking information to the enemy. He is constantly on the move and always on the lookout for danger. He is armed with a gun and a badge, and he is ready to fight for his country.

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8. Secret by Heart

Artist: Heart
Album: Brigade
Year: 1990

The song is about a secret love affair. The woman in the song is in love with a man who is married to someone else. She knows that their relationship is wrong, but she can’t help herself. She is willing to risk everything for him.

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9. I Wanna Know What Love Is by Foreigner

Artist: Foreigner
Album: Agent Provocateur
Year: 1984

The song is about a person who is searching for love and wants to know what love is. The person is asking for help from someone who seems to have a lot of experience with love.

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10. I Keep Secrets by Santigold

Artist: Santigold
Album: Spirituals
Year: 2022

The song is about a person who is in a relationship with someone who is not entirely honest with them. The person is aware of the secrets their partner is keeping, but they choose to remain in the relationship anyway.

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11. Little Secrets by Passion Pit

Artist: Passion Pit
Album: Manners
Year: 2009

The song is about a relationship that is based on secrets and lying. The narrator is talking about all of the things that they keep from their partner, and how it is tearing them apart.

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12. Secret by The Pierces

Artist: The Pierces
Album: Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge
Year: 2007

The song is about a girl who is in love with a boy who is in love with someone else. She is trying to keep it a secret, but she can’t help but tell him how she feels.

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