Secrets (Mary Lambert song)
2014 single by Mary Lambert
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"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]
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| Single by Mary Lambert | ||||
| from the album Heart on My Sleeve | ||||
| Released | July 15, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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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.[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]
Chart performance
"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] and peaked at number 66 for the week ending November 8.
Weekly charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[8] | 39 |
| Iceland (Tonlist)[9] | 17 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] | 40 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 66 |
| US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[12] | 18 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 12 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 26 |
Year-end charts
Release history
| Country | Date | Format(s) | Ref. |
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| United States | July 10, 2014 | Hot adult contemporary | |
| Canada | July 15, 2014 | Digital download | [1] |
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| Canada | August 19, 2014 | Digital download (Remix featuring B.o.B) |
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| Contemporary hit radio | [19] | ||
| Australia | September 18, 2014 | Digital download | [20] |