My Little Secret

Xscape

About My Little Secret

"My Little Secret" is Xscape's second single, produced by Jermaine Dupri, from their third studio album "Traces of My Lipstick". The song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, becoming their last single to reach the top ten on both charts. The song talks about a sexual relationship on "the side" while cheating, with lyrics :everybody cheats, but you gotta know how, you gotta know when,; turning into a "little secret" love affair. This was the last official single by the group before disbanding just after the release of the album. This song has been sampled by Lil Wayne's Young Money group member and Teen Rapper Lil Twist on his first 2010 single "Little Secret" featuring Jermaine Dupri's protégé Bow Wow. The music video for "My Little Secret" was made in June 1998. 


Year:
2012
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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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Xscape

Xscape was a female American R&B group that originally started out as a quintet and then became a quartet. The group had a string of hit songs during the 1990s. The original lineup of the group consisted of sisters LaTocha Scott and Tamika Scott, Kandi Burruss, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, and Tamera Coggins, though Coggins departed the group before their debut album was released. more »

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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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of the group's most commercially successful songs.
R&B Success
Not 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.
Song Theme
The song controversially talks about infidelity, outlining the allure and the secretiveness of an extramarital affair.
Songwriters
"My Little Secret" was written by Jermaine Dupri who was a frequent collaborator and the producer of Xscape, and also Manual Seal Jr.
Group Disbandment
Shortly after the release of "Traces of My Lipstick," the album which features "My Little Secret," the group Xscape disbanded.
Repercussions
The 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.
Fan Favorite
Despite the controversy, "My Little Secret" remains a favorite among fans and is often requested at Xscape's live concerts.
Music Video
The music video for "My Little Secret" was directed by LITTLE X and features the group members in different secretive scenarios.
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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