Passion Pit - Little Secrets

[@olympic1l196]

This was part of the soundtrack to my life in the final months of high school. Class of ‘10. I can’t believe I’m actually nostalgic about the late 00s-Early 10s already.

[@TheEmpireDabsBack]

Class of 10' also, definitely one of my faves from those days as well, that original Foster the People album too, us thinking we were the coolest little hipsters partying to this dancey indie music hah

[@tyty-fg2qm]

Class of 09’ yup, I feel you lol

[@ovomaximus165]

Yoooo class of 10' here too! dug this one randomly on spotify. Remember listening to this on repeat back in the day!!! 😭😭😭 Things were kinda rough back then but this song is so feel good, it made everything seem better!

[@iluvpink1176]

That’s so wild I always saw this Omg as not that old but I was literally 3

[@BrisLS1]

You kids are lucky to have good music in and of your time. My generation just listened to Rock music from 10-20 years earlier, and if you did not, then you were called "Alternaitve" aka nice word for "Punk Rock".

[@darylbeaumont8855]

First concert I ever went to was a Passion Pit concert. I was really nervous about going and stood awkwardly at the front waiting for Michael to come on stage. He opened with this song and everyone started singing and jumping. That was when I realised that I was among friends and how much this music meant to people.

[@Jannater15]

my first concert was them too

[@ShoujoKitty]

also my first concert, one of the best days of my life

[@absolutelynot554]

Got chills from your comment! Enjoy friend

[@billylopatto6269]

According to some annotations from Genius.com, Michael has had a history of mental disorders. This song talks about him abusing drugs When we was younger.

[@streakydrip8792]

My first concert was Dave Mathews, and it was the best vibes I’ve ever experienced

[@theplayinglynx5188]

Older, wiser, and changed. Can't believe the feeling of going back and listening to this, time really does fly by.

[@setonlowe5983]

Higher & higher & higher

[@kathyclark642]

This used to be my best friend's favorite song. He has passed now but it still brings to mind his smiling face. It's such a happy song :)

[@89Kele]

Sorry for your loss

[@dozyproductionss]

+Donna Clark happy that this song can do that for you!

[@felix1729]

+Donna Clark hope your friend is friends with the light

[@andy86420]

+Donna Clark Wish you were here does it every time for me.

[@mylesturner1122]

+Donna Clark Rip

[@diegopereira9452]

I really love the vocals. They have a very unusual style, and the song as a whole makes me feel happy, higher, as the lyrics say. I cant express just how much I love this song.

[@Message167]

Saddest song lyrically and most upbeat musically of all time.

[@akinyiomer4589]

I am always, always shocked at how few people realise just how devastating the subject matter of this song is. In fact the outward bubbly, soaring joyous nature of it - a mimicry of the insane, breathless but toxic highs of his addiction - is part of what makes it a fun but disturbing/heartbreaking listen. The songwriter really flexed his art with this one.

[@wewentolentino]

@@akinyiomer4589 so what is the song meaning

[@akinyiomer4589]

@@wewentolentino The lead singer is basically taking us on a very sad and very personal walk-through of one of the aspects of a relationship to heroin addiction. He's admitting how much he loves & needs the breathless highs, but he knows its costing him his life, health and family. Feel free to Google the lyrics while you read this! The first part of verse 1 is kind of him describing the surreal agony of a come-down ("walls were crumbling, fists shaking with these salty wounds"). And then after the comedown, comes the self-loathing ("I built this cardboard neighbourhood's disgrace". He's using a pretty powerful metaphor: some homeless addicts live in what some people call 'cardboard neighbourhoods', and he's saying he thinks *he's* the most disgraceful thing in that neighbourhood. That's intense.) What's amazing is that immediately after he admits feeling like shit, and how he's not proud of himself, he's immediately "ascending the feverish highs". And what's even sadder is that he's admitting he's helpless against serving his addictions needs, and the way he views life now which in turn further fuels the need, the next verse. He knows it's all messed up but its "its the way I see, everything I need, it's no way to be". And then the chorus is a punch in the face because the music is so beautiful and joyous, with the harmonies and the childrens choir with their innocent voices. Even his voice literally *soaring* in its falsetto as if its climbing or soaring above the sky. "Let this be our little secret" - so cheeky, so light as if he's not talking about an eviscreating subject. And then the "higher and higher" part ... basically he's being honest about that intense, otherworldly freeing happiness and high that you get from using - what a lot of addicts says is one of the most dangerous parts of some drugs to them - that you feel so blissful and beautiful. (Its not like this for all users of all substances, but I've heard meth & heroin users say this). Verse 2 goes on to walk us through the remaining experience of the high, and the descriptions used are so loving and wonderful - even though again hes talking about being out of his mind to the point of oblivion, where oblivion could also mean the end of his life. I love the surreal part about the citrus (lemon juice is sometimes used by heroin addicts to increase intensity of the high). Following the lyrics in the bridge, all the way from "Watch the basin drain ... Your whole family's name". Pretty self-explanatory description of him going through the using rituals at the sink, being aware of the danger to his health and feeling pain because he feels he's dishonoured his family. Theres still some verses left, but I've talked enough! Once you have an understanding of the above you'll see where he's going with the last verse about knowing how helpless/powerless his mother feels, and how he's helpless too because even though he knows it's all awful and bad, he's way past caring: "I cannot help but ignore the people staring at my scars". That's pretty powerful because that's one of the "shame" barriers that some addicts initially try to hide from others cause of the stigma. But dude is way past that. I could talk about this song forever!

[@wewentolentino]

@@akinyiomer4589 thank you. damn heroin is that nasty

[@DorkAlot]

@@wewentolentino Michael the lead singer was diagnosed with Bipolar at the age of 18 so it really can be about the episodes he experiences, where the feeling of mania gets higher inside him being his own little secret. "Have you ever felt so good damn strong, how come it takes some people so long". Yeah the whole album of manners is mostly about his struggle with the disorder. Love this band lol

[@JuergenGDB]

This song is crazy happy. Reminds me of being on X after a huge party in NYC with my friends... great times, had a total blast, everyone happy feeling good, and most of all, being kind to everyone else... But when you get down to it.. you are who you are inside, some things just excentuate the feeling.

[@InspectorSaget]

I love how fucking happy and uplifting this song is and then you find out it's about someone ruining his and his family's lives through his heroin addiction. Passion Pit is incredible

[@ntamsma]

Well, he did just come out.

[@BuzzandBumble]

Higher and higher and higher....

[@Kittysoftpaws6363]

+I like narwhals i like norwals too.

[@selinpinardag9878]

+I like narwhals fucking take a walk fucked me up bc i was like oh this cute and then the lyrics hit me like a bag of bricks

[@Kittysoftpaws6363]

+Selin Pinardag your comment makes no sense. what are you trying to express?

[@tiambaycuthbertson]

Shout out to Mr. Breinberg for creating connections and PS.22 for the Chorus of this song. Thank you Passion Pit for the opportunity. I remember these days. Our chorus was the most popular in the east coast!

[@Darkangelike]

This music has been my phone's ringtone for so long. I love how upbeat it it

[@megswasntme4898]

Hopefully I can come back to this vid in a few years time, cry from nostalgia😂 , remember how amazing passion pit is and see this comment

[@cboniefbr]

+Megan Smith best hopes for you ^^

[@PyjamaLama]

+Megan Smith Happened to me today man! I used to drive around with my brother blasting passion pit in high school but now I moved and he is off to college. Its a crazy feeling man!

[@sabcode-dd]

I'm already crying from nostalgia, I think it's about a year since I heard this song. Such a classic.

[@Bubblefaeries]

Just happened to me haven't listened to passion out since 2011 feeling amazing omg

[@Zzonkers]

hello (:

[@hamig306]

this hits so harder than it did 15 years ago before i ever took an opiate. so glad i remembered this magic

[@OmahaGTP]

I went through a really rough patch around when this album came out. My soon to be brother-in-law gave me this album and I just played it start to finish on repeat whenever I drove anywhere. I had no idea who the band was, never looked them up, wasn't sure if they were well known or not - this is the first time I've ever seen the video. This was a huge departure from music I had listened to before and it was really something special for me. I still drive around to it sometimes, I'm in a much better place, but it's sometimes nice to remember how far you've come.

[@totalyalexc3581]

their music must be extremely magical to make people sooo happy the way it did in the video . Ive watched five of their videos now .... and I cant stop smiling . They've made me happy =)

[@SharksSJ408]

Passion Pit is one of the funnest and most unique sounding bands of all time.

[@joyogundare5167]

OMG, what octave is he singing in!? His voice is insane!

[@crazysandermaster]

IKR

[@KirbyLonestar]

He's singing in his falsetto

[@linzipage859]

Heavenly isn't it?!

[@chrisspearline767]

It's called auto tune

[@aleji0]

@@chrisspearline767 You have no clue what auto tune actually does do you?

[@GeorgiaVros]

This song is like the sweetest little thing that makes your day.

[@saintgabriel8890]

I was one of the kids that sang for the hook!!

[@mostdope216]

DJ Escabar "liar you liar you lair, liar you liar you liar" lol jk

[@haley2121]

really

[@alexevenson8435]

if you ain’t lying that’s fuckin cool

[@DrauLienz]

I can confirm, I was the microphone

[@maria-melek]

Cool

[@TheTigerfan99]

I may not have known Passion Pit before LittleBigPlanet, but I'm glad I heard them in LBP. They are amazing, and I'm not ashamed to say a video game made me love this band

[@Tiffyann56]

Passion pit is absolutely amazing live. This was their last song that they played. Most incredible experience ever.

[@Trapphausmusic]

I really miss the 2010’s when people didn’t hate each other so much like they do now.

[@glum1208]

me too man, love ya.

[@beautifulstranger412]

I can never get tired of this song!

[@MrKMD33]

Just here to remind you this song still exists incase you forgot

[@irenemariajaime4906]

Probably the best album Passion Pit has had the opportunity to make

[@squidbored]

I might have heard of this already before but I never really bothered to look for this song until recently... And boy, do I regret living life for years without having this on my playlist. Such a nice song.

[@aaronmitchell4053]

2020 and this song is still total gold! Future classic...

[@tamarab8793]

This song will never get old!

[@evanshaw2473]

Passion Pit is the best electronica/indie pop band ever!

[@greenwave819]

Song of the decade!!!

[@TortoiseRake]

I'd really like to hear this guy's speaking voice.

[@ChromeHearts03]

Lil late to that comment 😂

[@jonathanmitchell3545]

@@ChromeHearts03 you too bruh

[@maria-melek]

@@jonathanmitchell3545 😂😂 make that 3

[@mesacboy7939]

@@maria-melek 4 now buddy

[@Wendigo115yt]

@@mesacboy7939 5

[@sandras.9312]

Spotify brought me here..and must I say, I am late ASFF this song is bomb!😭💯👏👏🔥

[@gbmike1xx565]

Welcome home

[@snuffedtorch3683]

Hey, at least you found it!

[@JohnMushitu]

Important thing is made it

[@mothertothemoon7]

this song got me through some pretty dark times in college. still evokes a sense of hope til this day.

[@juliodaniellacava4964]

After ten years i come back to this song... nostalgia!

[@Chickennuggzgurl]

this song always makes me so happy!!!! the "higher and higher" part always makes me so happy idk why lol

[@jalen7894]

I remember chilling with my big bro and him playing this song, I was only 9 so I didnt know the song..here I am 13 and he tells me the name of the song today..Good ole days cx

[@mylesturner1122]

+AuraKiller47 noice

[@ericfoster8411]

I’m here because I’m 34 and was very much a conscious adult when I first heard this album and it’s really good so im paying it a lil visit

[@JEP1776AEP]

Ha ha same.

[@yammarator42]

my favorite song right now^^^ it makes me happy to be young and unpredictable but also look forward to having more responsibility and maturity later on in my life and, enjoy the little things!

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

How do you feel now?

[@saintjames5816]

He probably committed suicide :(

[@avery6420]

This song got me addicted to these guys ^^

[@helpsfredo]

+Anime Lover yeah me too since I heard it in test drive :)

[@Celery_Stickxx]

+Anime Lover SAME XD

[@114hoivahosuhigb]

+Fredo Leroux same song in tdu 2 on hariba radio

[@syltwee]

oh boy that's amazing considering it's about heroine addiction

[@juniwilliams]

+Annie Russell is he addicted to heroin

[@Soulfinder22]

This song is the best one out there by passion pit!!!

[@kittycaity22]

He's most likely referring to the extremes of bipolar disorder/bipolar when he says "higher and higher and higher". It used to be referred to as manic depression but has been classified as an emotional disorder. Bipolar disorder consists of mania and depression though. Mania is the extreme emotional "high" you get, and it's hard to differentiate between mania and actual happiness. Mania can also cause you to make irrational decisions/have irrational feelings and intense anger. You also experience a pretty severe drop from mania. It's not about drugs.

[@POObung]

Caity Castro its clearly about shooting haroine and loving it to he point hes not ashamed of it...i take it youve never seen the steps involved when shooting or the scars it leaves when you do it that much, do a search on how to shoot up and it will be clear...but people interpret music differently

[@Japananian]

Just saying but really, this song is about drugs... michael said so himself plus the song was made before michael had come out about his disorder and still wasnt ready to hint it to the public.

[@xsprlmnl]

If you want to experience manic depression, try sleep deprivation. After a whole day I usually end up talking to everyone and feeling hyped as fuck until I crash and just go to sleep for another day.

[@jasmineacosta8847]

its not that much of a secret what bipolar disorder is lol either way it seems like it speeks towards both since people with bipolar disorder are tended towards bad habits like addiction.im not sure what it was orginally intended towards but it ia an interesting interpertation either way

[@Domeneeek]

I love how this is so lively.

[@Trackformers]

Such a beauty of a song...

[@AlexJuniorGKH]

This song for some reason makes me feel happy inside and it's like nothing matters :)

[@ussernamegoeshere]

I feel like this song to me in my oponion its both happy and sad regardless what anyone else things i find joy in the fact that he is able to express his sorrow in such a amazing way. dont focus on the negatives positivity brings you up and beyond.

[@linabean78]

long

[@ariharper6519]

The beat of this song. Just.... *heavenly music*

[@grimbutfunny714]

Core memory unlocked

[@BionicMan9988YTC]

words cannot describe how amazing this song is!

[@desmonclark1896]

Still love dis song

[@s.a.morales]

The nostalgia just hit me square in the face

[@panjames7992]

idk how i forgot abt this song! you cant not smile at its optimism

[@elmidi]

Every time I hear a new song I like on Pandora...turns out it was Passion Pit. You guys just took the lead. M83 > Phoenix > Grouplove > > Matt and Kim > Foster The People > Passion PIt. Keep leading the charge!

[@bbella6335]

For some reason, this song, just raises my spirits higher and higher and higher XD

[@shaykitoffe6411]

I'm playing MLB 11 The Show on ps2 on an emulator and heard this and was. "Ya.. this ain't bad!...."

[@SharksSJ408]

Best song from that soundtrack

[@richzenemij9945]

fax bro @@SharksSJ408

[@cheesecake134]

Dude's got some incredible stage presence. And hair. He's got great hair.

[@cutestar4649]

This was their encore song when I saw them in February! They were awesome!

[@linabean78]

here is February again. its my birthday and this song is bringing in my year

[@Fargyy]

six years ago? man time flies. ;3;

[@YaBoyMaurice91]

I’ve been looking for this song forever

[@alanscharaiber]

17 years old, 3am, drunk as hell wallking home coming back from a crazy night with friends, this song pumping on earphones...yesterday was my 30yo bithday...time flyes!

[@Fangs46]

I remember my art teacher in 8th grade showed us the m.v of this song and had us create an album cover. Good times, Good music. 👍🏻

[@zachgilmore1407]

God this just brings back memories of better days. Going on a passion pit binge

[@DevilRiseS4]

I cannot feel happier than when listening to this song.

[@Kryonus]

Oh my god. I remember the song sleepyhead being used for that one car commercial, and I dug it, thought it was catchy, but never payed the group any attention. But wow! Have I been missing out. Such happy, catchy, joy filled songs these guys are putting out. New fav! ^_^

[@TEFFTPATTERN]

This song reminds me of the hot sunny summers when the world felt before me…. now 35 it feels like being the middle child between 2 generations… but on the bright side we have 3 living generations of music to choose from

[@DazzzTube]

I had no idea this song had a music video. Someone used it in a skateboarding part and I was obsessed with passion pit after that! How have I only just discovered this in 2021? 😂

[@crazysandermaster]

first passion pit song :D love it

[@BillboBaggins111]

His voice just keeps on getting higher and higher and higher

[@raekwoncarrion1363]

This song was in my baseball game in 2010 I think & I love it 😍

[@nyranna_]

I love passion pit!!!!

[@skid-dl5xc]

Didn't think I'd ever find this song! So happy I've found it!

[@Trackformers]

When I came down the dawn poured into me I shook em up, the walls came crumbling My fists kept trembling with these salty wounds My stolen gold inside the emperors tomb Now painting rainbows on my ugly face I built this cardboard neighborhoods disgrace But I ascend and serve my feverish need Within the confines of such chemistry It's the way I see Everything I need It's no way to be Let this be our little secret No one needs to know were feeling Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher But I feel alive and I feel it in me Up and up I keep on climbing Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher My face blew up at such a casual sight The smattered colors of ecstatic fright The rush above me to oblivion Outlining wet…

[@francofaustin3087]

I sang it, thank you

[@linabean78]

My lyrics are the real secret lyrics

[@milliehawkes.2419]

why on earth did twelve year old me think they only had one good song I love this band

[@themayadoodle6090]

Just discovered this band by accident. Fell in love within the first three seconds. And then I heard his voice and had to cross my legs a bit. Best band ever.

[@camcatable]

Best song on TDU2

[@xpinkangelx5910]

LOL BISCUITS IKR!

[@texemplarstudios5481]

Awesome song and awesome game!

[@Erick-vb5pv]

Welcome to the Solar Crown!

[@jordanmcclanahan6579]

Thank you VEVO!

[@veronicar8886]

you guys are my new favorite band

[@palomaPATA]

AMO DEMAIS ESSA MUSICA!

[@acollette1234]

Passion pit reminds me of highschool, specifically smoking funny things and skipping class. Classic.

[@t-nips4687]

Can't believe it's been 8 years since this song release. Still brings back great memories made and nostalgic vibes!

[@linabean78]

My most favorite song I still don't know the words to. That's perfectly ok, I feel good how I sing it. Its a secret.

[@skuoppy]

1:11 this part gives me life

[@barefootandindependent]

This started my love affair. Pre-shazam. I heard it on Seattle radio in the background one day and it took me many google searches with bunk key words, but I finally cracked the case and now one of my absolute favorite bands.....and I'm very particular when it comes to artwork, especially when my ears and heart are involved. JS, ha!

[@ThatBoyGui]

Haha usually not a fan of this type of music but the album was great.

[@tanyagaytan1275]

+King Polo Same here! I usually listen to rock and heavy metal but Passion Pit is a great band.

[@sadgirlfran]

same i usually love edm and trap music:)

[@ace_of_fives2744]

King Polo I like every type of music besides pop country and country,so I like all passion pit albums

[@EzraJFoust]

King Polo kid In Whole Foods: mommy what’s that sound? Mom: shh

[@xxxamdcrashdrivexxx1212]

It works well in TDU2

[@lindsia92]

I had a feeling this was Passion Pit; I heard it while shopping at a local boutique and I'm sold! Great, fun song.

[@tungumal1584]

When I came down the dawn poured into me I shook'em up, the walls came crumbling My fists kept trembling with these salty wounds My stolen gold inside the emperors tomb Now painting rainbows on my ugly face I built this cardboard neighborhoods disgrace But I ascend and serve my feverish need Within the confines of such chemistry Its the way I see Everything I need Its no way to be Let this be our little secret No one needs to know we're feeling Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher But I feel alive and I feel it in me Up and up I keep on climbing Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher My face blew up at such a casual sight The spattered colors of ecstatic fright The rush above me to oblivion Outlining wet sidewalks with halogen Oh have you ever felt so goddamned strong How come it takes some people so damn long He turned to squeeze the lemon juice to rain The citrus drawing out the scene in stains Watch the basin drain As your life lines wane And you cant explain As your friends complain You've caused all this pain And you proudly shame Your whole families name Let this be our little secret No one needs to know we're feeling Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher But I feel alive and I feel it in me Up and up I keep on climbing Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher Mother I can tell what you've been thinking Staring at the stars on your ceiling Thinking once there was a power that you were wielding And now I've hit the mark Staring at the dark And I cannot help but ignore the people staring at my scars Let this be our little secret No one needs to know we're feeling Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher But I feel alive and I feel it in me Up and up and keep on climbing Higher and higher and higher Higher and higher and higher

[@linabean78]

secret code

[@alexanderparis9077]

I listened to this song when I was coming to terms with coming out to my friends and family and it SAVED ME. That was four or five years ago and I was surprised when I found out Michael was married to a woman because this song was so clearly about queerness in the face of the status quo? Really glad that today we can rejoice in the fact that Michael's little secrets are over with.

[@yellowmesh7821]

+Alexander Paris WTF this song is about drugs, literally!

[@alexanderparis9077]

+Beto McKnight ohhhh.

[@FutureOorah]

LMAO!!!!!!!!

[@abraham3673]

+Beto McKnight thing about art though is that it can be interpreted in different ways, and they took that message from it, so I don't think he's wrong.

[@FableWolfe]

+Alexander Paris Poetry is subjective, it is whatever you want it to be.

[@NeonSunRays]

Their voices are magical

[@tomasgonzalez2710]

esta cancion se la dedique a mi novio, la cantamos y lloramos juntos !

[@errordefault2248]

This was my fun song through out 8th grade :) and tight pants body rolls of course

[@voodooopaque6357]

I was in 8th grade too

[@mclovin2239]

dex.205 that's why it's so great:')

[@cadencerobot]

sbstek no

[@umikazetube]

I miss all these memories this song holds for me❤️

[@GimmetheLoot93]

Is all this happening in the back of whole foods?

[@rarecharisma]

lol

[@railroadhistoryarchives]

Pretty much

[@sbubster4713]

A lot happens in the back of Whole Foods, check for yourself ;)

[@tickmothy]

Yes, but that's our little secret

[@thecrimsomcardyugioh9810]

So many in the comments saying how happy this song makes them, yet when you sit and actually read the lyrics, its actually quite a sad song about a heroin addict not being able to give up his addiction despite everyone around him begging.

[@DerekInKC]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that years and years ago. Good ear man, I always guessed it was dope he was talking about for some reason.

[@janextv7536]

2020 quarantine. Wishin 2010 was around the corner. Fun times. Drinkin beer til late in the morning and going to work at 8.

[@LeopardGeckoTree]

SLiDE brought me here! It's the best show ever!!!!

[@adrianhidalgo869]

yaaaaaasss

[@jimmyvolakis5194]

Hipster music at its finest

[@normaldude6699]

Ahhh those days of nostalgia ,when passion pits songs would be played in animax tracks ,fell in love with this band the first time I listened to it

[@JukuMania]

Little Secrets indeed Michael ;)

[@EAFan299]

.

[@tyronasaurusrx7863]

Man I’m never getting my childhood back am I

[@szymondudzinski2724]

Dude you made me cry

[@laurenflewellen619]

We can do this

[@dingus6317]

Don't ever lose your dinosaur

[@nerdgem7]

Saw them last night, they are just as amazing live!

[@quanmizell9524]

I was smoking my weed and listening to this song and I got higher and higher and higher😭😭😭

[@SuperBlablablaxxx]

My favorite song from them.

[@bobertg6522]

SuperBlablablaxxx mine is Lifted Up