Secrets (Mary Lambert song)

"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"
Single by Mary Lambert
from the album Heart on My Sleeve
ReleasedJuly 15, 2014 (2014-07-15)
GenrePop
Length3:43
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Eric Rosse
  • Benny Cassette
Mary Lambert singles chronology
"She Keeps Me Warm"
(2013)		 "Secrets"
(2014)		 "Hang out With You"
(2016)

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]

Weekly charts
Chart (2014) Peak
position
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 Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 12
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[14] 1
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[15] 26

Year-end charts
Chart (2014) position
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[16] 42
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[17] 36

Release history
Country Date Format(s) Ref.
United States July 10, 2014 Hot adult contemporary
Canada July 15, 2014 Digital download [1]
United States
Canada August 19, 2014 Digital download
(Remix featuring B.o.B)		 [18]
United States [2]
Contemporary hit radio [19]
Australia September 18, 2014 Digital download [20]

See also
  • List of number-one dance singles of 2014 (U.S.)

References
  1. "Mary Lambert: Secrets". Google Play. Google. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  2. "Secrets (feat. B.o.B) - Single by Mary Lambert". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  3. Wass, Mike. "Mary Lambert's "Secrets" Now Has A Rap Verse Courtesy of B.o.B: Listen To The Rising Hit". Idolator. Spin Media. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  4. "Mary Lambert "Secrets" Sheet Music". Musicnotes. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  5. Newman, Melinda. "Mary Lambert confesses in fun lyric video for new song, Secrets". HitFix. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  6. "Chart Search > "Secrets" on Adult Top 40". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  7. Trust, Gary. "Hot 100 Chart Moves: Jeremih Jumps With 'Don't Tell 'Em,' Mary Lambert Shares 'Secrets'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  8. "Australian-charts.com – Mary Lambert – Secrets". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  9. "Lagalistinn". Archived from the original on January 11, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  10. "Charts.nz – Mary Lambert – Secrets". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  11. "Mary Lambert Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  12. "Mary Lambert Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  13. "Mary Lambert Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  14. "Mary Lambert Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  15. "Mary Lambert Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  16. "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  17. "Dance Club Songs – Year-End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  18. "Secrets (feat. B.o.B) - Single by Mary Lambert". iTunes Store (CA). Apple Inc. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  19. "R&R :: Going For Adds :: CHR/Top 40". Radio & Records. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved September 24, 2016.
  20. "Mary Lambert Secrets Single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved September 26, 2014.
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