Dirty Little Secret
The All-American Rejects
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Let me know that I've done wrong When I've known this all along I go around a time or two Just to waste my time with you Tell me all that you've thrown away Find out games you don't wanna play You are the only one that needs to know I'll keep you my dirty little secret (Dirty little secret) Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret (Just another regret, hope that you can keep it) My dirty little secret Who has to know When we live such fragile lives? It's the best way we survive I go around a time or two Just to waste my time with you Tell me all that you've thrown away Find out games you don't wanna play You are the only one that needs to know I'll keep you my dirty little secret (Dirty little secret) Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret (Just another regret, hope that you can keep it) My dirty little secret Who has to know The way she feels inside (inside)? Those thoughts I can't deny (deny) These sleeping thoughts won't lie (won't lie) And all I've tried to hide It's eating me apart Trace this life out I'll keep you my dirty little secret (Dirty little secret) Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret (Just another regret) I'll keep you my dirty little secret (Dirty little secret) Don't tell anyone, or you'll be just another regret (Just another regret, hope that you can keep it) My dirty little secret Dirty little secret Dirty little secret Who has to know? Who has to know?
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Written by: Nick Don Wheeler, Tyson V. Ritter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Dirty Little Secret" is a song by American rock band The All-American Rejects. It was released in 2005 as lead single from their second studio album, "Move Along."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success and peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's first top ten hit in the US. It also enjoyed success internationally, reaching the top 40 in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.
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CreationThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist and bass guitarist Tyson Ritter, along with lead guitarist Nick Wheeler. The duo typically collaborates on all of the band's songs.
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Recognition"Dirty Little Secret" received platinum certification in the US, indicating sales of over 1,000,000 copies. As of 2021, the track remains one of The All-American Rejects' most recognizable and popular songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dirty Little Secret" is notable for its use of postcard confessionals, which were inspired by the community art project PostSecret. These are private confessions or secrets that people anonymously sent in on postcards.
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GenreThe song is considered a mainstay of the pop rock, power pop, and alternative rock genres, contributing to the band's fame within these scenes.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Dirty Little Secret" has been covered by a variety of artists across different genres. This is a testament to the song's enduring popularity and versatile sound.
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TV and Movie Appearances"Dirty Little Secret" has appeared in numerous television shows and movies such as "Degrassi: The Next Generation," "Smallville," and the film "She's the Man". Its catchy and energetic sound makes it a popular choice for soundtracks.
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CriticismDespite its popularity, some critics were not as impressed. They criticized it for being formulaic and lacking originality.
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Lyrics- The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of harboring secrets and the fear of judgment and societal norms. This universal theme is part of the reason why many listeners connect to the song.
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