Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The All-American Rejects pulled up to Genius to break down their classic “Dirty Little Secret.” Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler dive into how the song came together, why it took two years to get the record off the ground, how it marked their shift into the pop space, why a great bridge can make or break a track, and more gems along the way!

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Read all the lyrics to "Dirty Little Secret" on Genius: genius.com/The-all-american-rejects-dirty-little-secret-lyrics
Watch the Official Music Video for "Dirty Little Secret": youtu.be/gPDcwjJ8pLg?list=RDgPDcwjJ8pLg

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