The synth-pop song[1] was released after Maan publicised her relationship with Goldband member Karel Gerlach, themes which were explored in the music video.

In May 2023, the Dutch Top 40 announced that "Stiekem" was the biggest Dutch-language hit song of all time, surpassing Gers Pardoel's "Ik neem je mee" (2011).

The song is of course about a kind of early love and not even necessarily about us at first, but in general that the start of a relationship is such a super fun period.

[11] In May 2023, the Dutch Top 40 announced that "Stiekem" became the biggest Dutch-language hit single in chart history, overtaking Gers Padoel's "Ik neem je mee" (2011).

[12] In 2023, "Stiekem" was the highest entry in the Netherlands' annual Top 2000 songs of all time poll hosted by NPO Radio 2, debuting at No.

Maan plays a fictional celebrity named Mary Jane and is followed to her house by a gang of photographers, including the Goldband members.