Secrets (OneRepublic song) facts for kids
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| Single by OneRepublic | ||||
| from the album Waking Up | ||||
| Released | October 30, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
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| Length | 3:44 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Ryan Tedder | |||
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"Secrets" is a popular song by the American band OneRepublic. It was released in 2009 as the second single from their album, Waking Up.
The song first became popular in Germany and Austria. This was because it was featured in a German movie called Zweiohrküken. This movie was a sequel to another film that also used a OneRepublic song, "Apologize". "Secrets" quickly became a hit on the radio in Germany and Austria.
Later, the song was released in the United States in 2010. It was also planned for release in the UK, but that plan was later canceled.
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Music Videos
"Secrets" has several different music videos! Each one tells a slightly different story or promotes something new.
German Music Video
The first music video for "Secrets" was shown in Germany in October 2009. It features the band OneRepublic playing their instruments. You can also see their lead singer, Ryan Tedder, singing. This video also includes clips from the German movie Zweiohrküken.
Lost TV Series Video
A second version of the video was made to promote the TV show Lost. This special video combined parts of the original music video with exciting scenes from the sixth season of the TV series.
Worldwide Music Video
The third version is the official music video used around the world. It mixes scenes of the band playing with clips of an actress named Nora Tschirner. She plays a woman waiting for someone at a restaurant. Many parts of this video were filmed in Denver, Colorado. You can spot famous places like Union Station and Coors Field in the video. This version was first shown in May 2010 and has been watched millions of times!
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Video
A fourth version of the video was created for the Disney movie The Sorcerer's Apprentice. This video features scenes from the movie along with the song.
Song Success
"Secrets" was a very successful song for OneRepublic. It reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. This made it their fourth song to reach the top 40 on that chart. By 2014, the song had sold over 3 million digital copies in the US alone!
The song also did well in other countries. It reached number 3 in Germany and number 4 in Austria. It even hit number 1 in Poland!
Song Versions
The song "Secrets" was released in a few different ways.
Digital Download
- Secrets (Length: 3:44)
CD Single
- Secrets (Length: 3:42)
- Come Home (featuring Sara Bareilles) (Length: 4:19)
Charts and Awards
"Secrets" appeared on many music charts around the world. It also received awards for its sales.
Weekly Charts"Secrets" was a hit in many countries. Here are some of the places it reached the charts:
Year-end ChartsThe song was so popular that it appeared on year-end charts, showing it was one of the most played songs of the year.
Certifications"Secrets" earned special awards called certifications based on how many copies were sold.
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See also
In Spanish: Secrets (canción) para niños
