(Yeah)
Good girls shouldn’t party
We do what we supposed to do
Speak, but never shout it
Get home, be in bed by two
But I don’t wan’ follow that, that no more
I see myself all over you for sure
You got me breaking all the rules
Leggo, leggo
If I share my secret, secret, ah ah
Promise you’ll keep it, keep it down
If I share my secret, ah ah
No one gets to know but you
No one gets to know but shh
Shh
Shh
Shh
Shh
(Ah ha ha, mmm)
Please don’t tell nobody
I’m ready to climb the walls
I know that you want it
I’m ready to give it all
I feel like an animal on all fours
I see myself all over you for sure
You got me breaking all the rules
Leggo, leggo
If I share my secret, secret, ah ah
Promise you’ll keep it, keep it down
If I share my secret, ah ah
No one gets to know but you
No one gets to know but shh
Shh
Shh
Shh
Shh
Under the glimmering lights, my secret’s out
Now I got nothing to hide, come tear me down
Shimmering all through the night, I’m tempted by you
It’s all true, oh
No-no-no-no-no one gets to know but you
No-no-no-no-no one gets to know but
Know but you, you, you, you
No one gets to know but you
No-no-no-no-no one gets to know but shh
Shh
If I share my secret, secret, ah ah
Promise you’ll keep it, keep it down
If I share my secret, ah ah
No one gets to know but you
No one gets to know but shh
Breaking the Rules of Good Girl Expectations
In “Secret (Shh),” Charli XCX playfully explores the tension between societal expectations and personal desire. The lyrics juxtapose the image of a “good girl”—one who follows rules and keeps quiet—with a rebellious urge to break free. Charli’s narrative voice is self-aware, acknowledging the pressure to conform but ultimately choosing to pursue her own path. The repeated “shh” creates an air of intimacy and secrecy, amplifying the thrill of sharing something forbidden with someone special.
The Allure of Hidden Temptation
The song’s infectious chorus revolves around the idea of trust and confidentiality in a budding romance. Charli teases the listener with the promise of a secret, inviting them into her world while making them complicit in her rule-breaking. The shimmering, nighttime imagery in the bridge reflects liberation—stepping into the light and embracing vulnerability. Ultimately, “Secret (Shh)” is a celebration of living authentically and daring to follow one’s impulses.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Release Year: 2024