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In "Secret", Joshua Bassett sings about discovering a former girlfriend's lies. At the time they were dating he was aware she had a crush on another guy, but ignored his friends' advice to "run for the hills." Bassett gave her the benefit of the doubt, but a year after their relationship ended, he discovered her secret: she'd been two-timing him.
Bassett recorded "Secret" for his EP "Crisis/Secret/Set Me Free", a trilogy of songs believed to be addressing his High School Musical co-star and ex-girlfriend Olivia Rodrigo. When the teenage actress blamed him for the split on "drivers license," Bassett felt deeply hurt. Here, he responds by portraying himself as the victim after being double crossed by her. Yes, it's possible the singer is alluding to a separate relationship, or even a fictional one, but he seemingly sprinkles several clues it is Rodrigo he is dissing.
Clearly, Bassett is addressing a singer here. This ostensibly fits in with the rumored narrative of Rodrigo of "Drivers License" and "Good 4 U": that she launched her career with songs based on her heartbreak after he moved on too quickly following their breakup.
Bassett wrote the song with singer-songwriter and actress Katelyn Tarver. The song's producer is Davis Naish.
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