| Secrets | |
| Cover: | Secrets by Mary Lambert.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Mary Lambert |
| Album: | Heart on My Sleeve |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Prev Title: | She Keeps Me Warm |
| Prev Year: | 2013 |
| Next Title: | Hang out With You |
| Next Year: | 2016 |
"Secrets" is a song recorded by American recording artist Mary Lambert. Lambert co-wrote the song with MoZella and the song's producers, Eric Rosse and Benny Cassette; B.o.B contributed his own verse to the featured version. It was released July 15, 2014 through Capitol Records as the lead single from Lambert's debut major-label album, Heart on My Sleeve (2014).[1] A remix featuring American hip hop artist B.o.B was released August 19, 2014.[2]
"Secrets" is primarily a pop song, but also draws on elements of hip hop in Lambert's "sing-talk" delivery and B.o.B's rap verse.[3] It is composed in the key of C major and is set to a moderate tempo of approximately 93 BPM.[4] The song features confessional lyrics based on Lambert's real-life insecurities, ranging from dysfunctional family situations to her homosexuality, with an overarching message of acceptance and self-empowerment.[5]
"Secrets" debuted at number 39 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart dated August 2, 2014.[6] It debuted at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending September 20, 2014.[7]
| Chart (2014) | position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[9] | 42 | |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[10] | 36 |
| Country | Date | Format(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | July 10, 2014 | Hot adult contemporary | |
| Canada | July 15, 2014 | Digital download | |
| United States | |||
| Canada | August 19, 2014 | Digital download (Remix featuring B.o.B) | [11] |
| United States | |||
| Contemporary hit radio | [12] | ||
| Australia | September 18, 2014 | Digital download | [13] |