My Little Secret
Xscape
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See baby, you're my little secret (secret, secret) If you don't tell, I won't tell And that's how we gotta keep it See baby, you're my little secret (secret, secret) If you don't tell, I won't tell And that's how we gotta keep it Did anybody see you coming to my house last night? When I got your message on my beeper That you wanna do everything I like Alright, alright I like being in the same room as you and your girlfriend The fact that she don't know (she don't know) That really turns me on She'll never guess in a million years That we've got this thing going on You're my little secret (secret babe) And that's how we should keep it (nobody has to know) It's on everybody's mind, about you and I They think so but they don't really know or wanna know that (they don't really know) You're my little secret (keep it on fresh baby) And that's how we should keep it We should never let 'em know Never let it show If you know, like I know We should never let it go (never) If anybody knew that it was you and your house That I was creepin' to all the time I'd probably still do it 'Cause I find it hard to keep you off of my mind, baby I like being in the same room as you and your girlfriend The fact that she don't know (she don't know) That really turns me on She'll never guess in a million years That we've got this thing going on You're my little secret And that's how we should keep it (nobody has to know) It's on everybody's mind, about you and I They think so but they don't really know or wanna know that (they don't really know) You're my little secret (keep it on fresh baby) And that's how we should keep it We should never let 'em know Never let it show (oh no) If you know, like I know We should never let it go (never) Everybody cheats But you gotta know how, you gotta know when You gotta know why my infatuation with you Is taking me on an emotional high I'm caught all up in this love affair baby Speculation will bring us stares All my friends are asking me about it Still the truth I can't reveal You're my little secret And that's how we should keep it (that's how we should keep it, baby) It's on everybody's mind, about you and I They think so but they don't really know or wanna know that (they don't really know, know, know, know) You're my little secret And that's how we should keep it (that's how, that's how) We should never let 'em know Never let it show (never, never, never, never know) If you know, like I know We should never let it go (never let it go) As long as I'm right here (right here ??? baby) You ain't never gonna be by yourself (oh no, no) 'Cause the love that we share It stays on my mind You're always gonna be a little secret of mine As long as I'm right here You ain't never gonna be by yourself (you, you don't have to be alone) 'Cause the love that we share It stays on my mind always gonna be a little secret of mine You're my little secret And that's how we should keep it It's on everybody's mind, about you and I They think so but they don't really know or wanna know that You're my little secret And that's how we should keep it We should never let 'em know Never let it show If you know, like I know We should never let it go
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Written by: Manuel Lonnie Jr. Seal, Jermaine Dupri, Latocha Scott
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"My Little Secret" was released as the second single from Xscape's third album, "Traces of My Lipstick," in 1998.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the group's most commercially successful songs.
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R&B SuccessNot only did it peak in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, but "My Little Secret" also reached number two on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Song ThemeThe song controversially talks about infidelity, outlining the allure and the secretiveness of an extramarital affair.
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Songwriters"My Little Secret" was written by Jermaine Dupri who was a frequent collaborator and the producer of Xscape, and also Manual Seal Jr.
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Group DisbandmentShortly after the release of "Traces of My Lipstick," the album which features "My Little Secret," the group Xscape disbanded.
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RepercussionsThe controversial theme of "My Little Secret" was criticized by some as promoting infidelity, but it was also praised for its candid approach to a frequently taboo subject.
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Fan FavoriteDespite the controversy, "My Little Secret" remains a favorite among fans and is often requested at Xscape's live concerts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "My Little Secret" was directed by LITTLE X and features the group members in different secretive scenarios.
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Last Top Ten Hit"My Little Secret" was Xscape’s final song to make it to the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
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