Released on April 24, 2020, "" is a collaborative deep house track by Kosovan-Albanian DJ Regard and British singer-songwriter RAYE . Initially conceived as a slow R&B ballad, the song was transformed by Regard into a high-energy dance anthem that peaked at #6 on the UK Singles Chart and received a Brit Award nomination for Song of the Year. Production & Collaboration
The track blends a moody, retro-sounding house beat with lyrics that explore themes of .
: Due to production constraints at the time, both artists appear remotely—Regard is shown riding a motorbike through night streets, while RAYE appears on various television screens within the video's world. Chart Success & Accolades Regard & RAYE - Secrets
: RAYE originally wrote the melody and lyrics for a "completely different," much slower song. After she sent the track to Regard, he sped up the tempo, added a new chord structure, and integrated a "crazy drop" to turn it into a "sexy, pop-dance banger".
: Critics have noted the interesting juxtaposition between the song's "morose" lyrical content—isolated domestic anguish—and its upbeat, "whomping" club production. Visuals & Music Video Released on April 24, 2020, "" is a
: RAYE has expressed deep respect for Regard for giving her a co-lead artist credit, as she previously felt overlooked as just a "featured" artist on major dance tracks.
: RAYE sings from the perspective of someone who has discovered their partner is keeping something hidden ("Guess you really didn't think I'd found out"). : Due to production constraints at the time,
: Produced by Regard alongside John Hill and Johan Lenox , with vocal production handled by Wez Clarke . Lyrical Themes & Meaning