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; 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

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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

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verse. It is composed in the key of C major and is set to a moderate

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of approximately 93 BPM. The song features confessional lyrics based on Lambert's real-life insecurities, ranging from dysfunctional family situations to her

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, with an overarching message of acceptance and self-empowerment.

Chart performance

"Secrets" debuted at number 39 on the ''Billboard''

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chart dated August 2, 2014. It debuted at number 92 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for the week ending September 20, 2014.

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

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