NO SECRETS HERE
by @jerrypettit
Liner Notes
Doing my songs this "season" pretty much in one take--although I made a couple of "patches" on this one. 1) Saves me a lot of time, and 2) C'mon--yeah, my singing has it's, ahem, moments...but it ain't what it used to be [sob] and there's no point in pretending otherwise. Probably saving me at least an hour per song just accepting that, and hey, it's just a "demo". Anyway--I hope you enjoy the song and that you really, really, really enjoy the "moments" I have provided when I wasn't choking on my own saliva. Kudos to you angelic singers out there! ;-)
Lyrics
NO SECRETS HERE
Words & Music By Jerry Pettit Facebook.com/JerryPettitMusic
I've been walking around with a weight on my soul Playing a part, but I'm losing control Every smile's been a mask, every word half-true And the hardest thing I've ever done is standing here with you
I rehearsed this a thousand times In the mirror, in my mind But now the moment's here And I'm shaking with fear
CHORUS: NO SECRETS HERE, NO SECRETS HERE I'm tearing down these walls I've built through the years No more hiding, no more lies I'm standing naked in the truth tonight NO SECRETS HERE, baby, NO SECRETS HERE I'm ready for the reckoning, whatever that means I can't run from what I've done So here it is, here I come NO SECRETS HERE
I know this is gonna hurt, gonna cut you deep I've been living in shadows while you trusted me But I can't breathe in this darkness that I made So I'm stepping into light, come what may
The truth is heavy, but silence kills I've been climbing up a mountain of guilt And I need you to know Before I let you go
CHORUS: NO SECRETS HERE, NO SECRETS HERE I'm tearing down these walls I've built through the years No more hiding, no more lies I'm standing naked in the truth tonight NO SECRETS HERE, baby, NO SECRETS HERE I'm ready for the reckoning, whatever that means I can't run from what I've done So here it is, here I come NO SECRETS HERE
Musical Interlude
I see the pain in your eyes I see my world falling down But living a lie is dying slow And I need you to know, need you to know
I was wrong I was weak But I'm here Finally free
CHORUS: NO SECRETS HERE, NO SECRETS HERE I'm tearing down these walls I've built through the years No more hiding, no more lies I'm standing naked in the truth tonight NO SECRETS HERE, baby, NO SECRETS HERE I'm ready for the reckoning, whatever that means I can't run from what I've done So here it is, here I come NO SECRETS HERE
© 2026, Jerry Pettit
Comments
What? Your voice is great! Love the "weight on my soul" and "mountain of lies" phrases. I even enjoyed the instrumental break, (that's saying a lot from me) but it was so fitting. Great work!
There is an energy here that's captivating; the chorus completely grabbed me, and the grandeur of the instrumentation and soaring vocals is kind of Sintra-esque in its sweep. And stop complaining about your (excellent) singing; leave the hand-wringing to those of us who truly are vocally, um, challenged (to put it nicely)! ;)
I think this may be my favorite of your songs over the years. I like the honesty, the openness and vulnerability. @bernie1954 is right...perfect for a Broadway musical. Way to go!
Superb. This could be from a Broadway Musical. This is the key song that the narrator at that turning point in the show where the conflict is about to come to some resolution.
And I like your voice (echoes of Gene Pitney). It sounds like a great stage voice to me!
Brilliant songwriting as always, Jerry, and your voice sounds great to me. Very cool catchy chorus
Wow, this is a one take? Sounds super smooth harmonically and also enjoy the vocal melody a lot.
A lovely new song Jerry! I really love that hook! Very powerful! And your voice sounds great! This is a big, complex, delightful arrangement! Great songwriting...great performance...great production! Firing on all cylinders, baby!
Oh man, if this is what your voice sounds like now, I can’t even imagine that it “ain’t what it used to be (sob)”. I love your vocal tone and emotive quality. The no secrets here hook is super catchy and will stay in my head the rest of the day.
Wonderfully emotional and a joy to listen to. Everything fits so well and sounded great to me! It has a lot of musical complexity going on and it was a joy to listen to. Well done!
Ah sounds more like the Jerry i am used to! No secrets although often used never loses its power! Structurally different again though. pretty deep stuff
Very cool demo. A lot to like. The chorus is really cool, I especially like the rhythmic cadence of the words. Climbing up a mountain of guilt is a super line. A very solid song already.
Wow, this is great. These lyrics are so solid and so relatable, and I really like the chord progression you're using in the chorus. Production is so great! I don't know how to do any of that haha. To me it just sounds like wizardry.
Vocals smooth as ever Jerry. Great chorus with some very tricking singing well done!
I don't think you need to worry about your voice, Jerry...it sounds in fine fettle and the song is one to...er, salivate over in it's brutal honesty combined with it's deft musicality!
Beautiful song, singing and playing. Your singing sounds very sincere and hearty. Very meaningful song full of energy and a joy to listen to.
Here you are! This is so damn good! Such an astounding production!
Simply beautiful! Your vocals are so real with a bit of a southern accent. This may be my favorite of yours!
I'm sorry you're having that problem, Jerry. I think your vocals are consistent on this track, and that last one you did as well. Keep on keeping on!
i am not hearing anything diminished in your voice. i only have about a tenth of the voice i had in my prime and every year i have to make adjustments in the way i sing in order to get through a song. maybe you are doing that. to listeners, the diminished voice may sound no different to them. i think a lot of people like my weaker singing because its not so obnoxious. but back to the song and how you sing it. its a big win. the chorus is lively and exciting. i love the way you run through some of the lines at a rhythmic clip and wail on others.
Very nice Jerry. Facing some serious moments of truth in this song. Sounds like a long time coming.
I like the leap they take in the story and how vulnerable they are in their honesty. The lyric has a great rhythm. Enjoyed the music, instrumental break and the way you sing the chorus!