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100 — JANE HANDCOCK Lyrics

Soundtrack: The Color Purple

100 Song Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I woke up to the light
I feel like I can touch the sky
This lil' soul of mine
It don't come with a price, oh, not my life
Everything ain't what it seem
I took the wool from over my eyes
I decided that I'd follow my truth, not tell a lie
Even if it's me, myself and I

[Chorus]
f**k learnin' the hard way
Don't bring that fruit to my garden
Even if I want a taste
Some things I love just ain't safe
I've been rockin' and rollin'
I can't slow it down, gotta pick up the pace
Only thing that I pray
Is all of my sins wash away

[Post-Chorus]
I've been runnin', runnin'
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Won't do)
I've been runnin', tryna keep it a hundred
Ninety-nine and a half won't do

[Verse 2]
I went to church
I got on my knees and prayed
All the devils I done seen
Keep starin' me in my face, all in my face
Sometimes can't help but do bad
When my heart is good
Though I try
Pull this wool off of my eyes
And I decided (Yeah)
That I'd follow my truth, not tell a lie
Even if it's me, myself and I

[Chorus]
f**k learnin' the hard way
Don't bring that fruit to my garden
Even if I want a taste
Some things I love just ain't safe
I've been rockin' and rollin'
I can't slow it down, gotta pick up the pace
Only thing that I pray
Is all of my sins wash away

[Post-Chorus]
I've been runnin' (Yeah), runnin'
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Said, I've been)
I've been runnin', tryna keep it a hundred
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Tell you, it just won't do, no, no, no)
I've been runnin', runnin' (I'm tryna keep it together, yeah)
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Won't do, do, do, do, do, do)
I've been runnin', tryna keep it a hundred
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do

Track Listing

›Huckleberry Pie

Halle & Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

›Mysterious Ways

Tamela Mann

›She Be Mine

Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

›Keep It Movin'

Halle, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi

Corey Hawkins

Danielle Brooks

Fantasia

Fantasia

Taraji P. Henson

Fantasia & Taraji P. Henson

›Agoo

The Color Purple Ensemble

›Hell No! (Reprise)

Fantasia

›Miss Celie's Blues (Sister)

Taraji P. Henson

›Miss Celie's Pants

Fantasia

›I'm Here

Fantasia

›Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'

Taraji P. Henson

Fantasia

Fantasia

USHER, H.E.R.

Keyshia Cole

Alicia Keys

Jorja Smith

›Keep Pushin' (Missy Elliott Remix)

Halle

›When I Can't Do Better

Mary J. Blige

›There Will Come a Day

Celeste

›Any Worse (Squeak's Song)

H.E.R.

›Hell No! (Reprise) (Missy Elliott Remix)

Fantasia

›You See Me

Coco Jones

›Workin' (Timbaland Remix)

Corey Hawkins

›Mysterious Ways (Mörda Remix)

Tamela Mann

›All I Need

Jennifer Hudson

›Hell No! (Timbaland Remix)

Danielle Brooks

JANE HANDCOCK

October London

Darkchild, Konstance

V. Bozeman

›Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'

Mary Mary

February, 05th 2024

In "100" by Jane Handcock, the song portrays a journey of self-awareness and the putsuit of authenticity. The lyrics open with the artist waking up to a new realization of self-worth and potential, symbolized by the feeling of being able to "touch the sky." This awakening represents a departure from deception and self-deception, as expressed in the lines "I took the wool from over my eyes" and the decision to follow her truth.

The chorus, with its repeated assertion that "ninety-nine and a galf won't do," emphasizes the importance of complete honesty and effort in one's life. The phrase "f**k learnin' the hard way" and the refusal to bring harmful influences into her "garden" reflect a determination to avoid past mistakes and toxic situations, even if they are tempting. The idea that "some things I love just ain't safe" suggests a recognition of the need to let go of harmful yet beloved habits or relationships.

In the second verse, the imagery of going to church and praying highlights a search for spiritual guidance and redemption. The "devils" staring in her face represent the ongoing challenges and temptations she faces. Despite these challenges, there's an acknowledgment of her inherent goodness and the struggle to align her actions with her intentions.

Throughout the song, there's a continuous theme of striving for completeness and integrity in life. The artist expresses a deep desire for personal growth, indicated by the need to "keep it a hundred." The repetitive mention of running signifies an ongoing effort to maintain this level of honesty and to avoid half-measures in her personal journey.

Overall, "100" is a powerful expression of the struggle for authenticity and the desire to live a life true to oneself. It's about recognizing one's flaws, learning from the past, and relentlessly pursuing a path of personal growth and honesty.

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