"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). A remix featuring American hip hop artist B.o.B was released August 19, 2014.
Content "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. It is composed in the key of C major and is set to a moderate tempo of approximately 93 BPM. 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.
Chart performance "Secrets" debuted at number 39 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart dated August 2, 2014. It debuted at number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending September 20, 2014 and peaked at number 66 for the week ending November 8.
Weekly charts Chart (2014)PeakpositionIceland (Tonlist)17
Year-end charts Chart (2014)position US Adult Top 40 (Billboard) 42 US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) 36
Release history 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) United States Contemporary hit radio Australia September 18, 2014 Digital download
See also List of number-one dance singles of 2014 (U.S.)
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