Ten Percent
Double Exposure Lyrics
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(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all
I only see you
Maybe once or twice a week
(Once or twice a week)
You make it worth my while
You treat me like a king
(Treat me like a king)
I cherish any time
That I can spend with you
Just say the words
And I'll do anything
But you must be true, oh
Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all
Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
(Oh, oh, baby) of nothing at all
I do not like those guys
Who try to get all they can
(To get all they can)
Cause when it's over
They're right back where they began
(Back where they began)
It's better to have loved
Than never to have loved at all
(To have loved at all)
I'm with you til the water runs uphill
Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all
Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
(Is better than nothing)
Ten percent of something
Ten percent of something
(Than nothing at all)
Ten percent of something
(Now you only see me, baby)
Ten percent of something
(Maybe once or twice a week)
Ten percent of something
(But you treat me, treat me, treat me)
Ten percent of something
(Just like a dog instead of a king)
Ten percent of something (oh, baby)
Ten percent of something (oh, girl)
Just say the word
I'm not like those guys, love
I try, try, try, try all I can, girl
I'm gonna be with you
Be with you til the water runs up hill
Yes, I will, yes, I will, baby
Said I'll cherish, I'll cherish
I swear, my darling
And I'll try my best
To do the best, girl
I need not one
Not two, not three, baby
I need ten percent, ooh
The song “Ten Percent” by Double Exposure is about appreciating what you have even if it’s not a lot. The lyrics say that having 10% of something is better than having nothing at all. This can be applied to relationships where spending time with someone you love, even if it’s just 10% of your time, is better than not seeing them at all. The singer expresses his gratitude for his lover who treats him like a king even though he only sees her once or twice a week. He vows to be loyal to her and that even 10% of their relationship is worth more than having nothing at all.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten percent of something
Having at least a little something is better than nothing at all.
Ten percent of something
Having at least a little something is better than nothing at all.
Ten percent of something
Even a small part of something is still better than nothing at all.
It beats one hundred percent of nothing at all
Having a small part of something is still better than having nothing at all.
I only see you
I don't get to spend much time with you.
Maybe once or twice a week
Only occasionally.
You make it worth my while
You make the time we spend together very enjoyable.
You treat me like a king
You are very good to me.
I cherish any time
I value every moment.
That I can spend with you
When we can be together.
Just say the words
Just tell me what you want.
And I'll do anything
I'll do everything in my power to make it happen.
But you must be true, oh
You must be honest with me.
I do not like those guys
I don't like guys who try to get everything.
Who try to get all they can
Those who take as much as they can.
Cause when it's over
Because when their quest is complete.
They're right back where they began
They're in the same place they started.
It's better to have loved
It's better to have experienced love.
Than never to have loved at all
Than to have never experienced love before.
I'm with you til the water runs uphill
I'm with you forever.
Now you only see me, baby
Now it's my turn to be busy and not see you often.
But you treat me, treat me, treat me
But when we're together, you treat me well.
Just like a dog instead of a king
You treat me well, but not as if I were royalty.
Is better than nothing
It's still better than having nothing at all.
Just say the word
Just let me know what you need.
I'm not like those guys, love
I'm not like those people who try to get as much as they can.
I try, try, try, try all I can, girl
I do my best to make you happy.
Be with you til the water runs up hill
Be with you forever.
I'll cherish, I'll cherish
I'll value and appreciate you.
I swear, my darling
I promise you.
And I'll try my best
I'll do everything I can.
To do the best, girl
To be the best for you.
I need ten percent, ooh
All I need is a bit of something to make it worth it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLAN WAYNE FELDER, TALMADGE G. CONWAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all
I only see you
Maybe once or twice a week
(Once or twice a week)
You make it worth my while
You treat me like a king
(Treat me like a king)
I cherish any time
That I can spend with you
Just say the words
And I'll do anything
But you must be true, oh
Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all
Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
(Oh, oh, baby) of nothing at all
I do not like those guys
Who try to get all they can
(To get all they can)
Cause when it's over
They're right back where they began
(Back where they began)
It's better to have loved
Than never to have loved at all
(To have loved at all)
I'm with you til the water runs uphil
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Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all
Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
(Is better than nothing)
Ten percent of something
Ten percent of something
(Than nothing at all)
Ten percent of something
(Now you only see me, baby)
Ten percent of something
(Maybe once or twice a week)
Ten percent of something
(But you treat me, treat me, treat me)
Ten percent of something
(Just like a dog instead of a king)
Ten percent of something (oh, baby)
Ten percent of something (oh, girl)
Just say the word
I'm not like those guys, love
I try, try, try, try allI can, girl
I'm gonna be with you
Be with you til the water runs up hill
Yes, I will, yes, I will, baby
Said I'll cherish, I'll cherish
I swear, my darling
And I'll try my best
To do the best, girl
I need not one
Not two, not three, baby
I need ten percent, ooh....
@neptunskid
I'm 68 yrs old and can still dance the entire length of this song.. plus some.. GET UP AND DANCE PEOPLE.. IT KEEPS YOU YOUNG..
@marilynhudson9879
Exactly right. Wish it was back to that era we could get our outfits together and out to the Club's.
The dude's had nice rides and clothes and it was no problem getting a ride.. And we didn't get car jacked or people shooting. Peace and Love🌹
@TheBowtieone
I'm 76 and still boogie to this song, one of my best all time favorites.
@Chinjyang
Great!
@gregoryhines898
Ooooooooo YEAH 💯
@luzlopez776
Right on
@bobbydapkus1644
This truly is one of the alltime best disco gems!! Imagine if disco lasted like 10 years. Think of all the additional gems we would have. Kids today don't have a clue. I LOVE DISCO and am so glad that I was alive to hear it the first time around.
@user-tm9ho3bm4v
Disco in europe stayed strong until the mid 90s
@Lightningslick
It was one hell of a time.
@TK-hc6dm
See my comment