100%
Chromeo Lyrics
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when you're so far away
and everything flies right by
like a dream
You're stuck in your tracks.
There's no turning back.
I wish I could hold you close
inside of me.
Girl if it's alright,
A hundred percent.
It's intellectual,
I wanna let you know,
I won't let you go
until you say "please".
Girl if it's alright,
A hundred percent.
It's intellectual,
I wanna let you know,
I won't let you go
until you say "please".
How could you forget
the way that we met?
The street corner lights on fire
like a dream.
And since you been gone,
it's been "to each his own".
We'll never be side by side
so it seems.
Girl if it's alright,
A hundred percent.
It's intellectual,
I wanna let you know,
I won't let you go
until you say "please".
Girl if it's alright,
A hundred percent.
It's intellectual,
I wanna let you know,
I won't let you go
until you say "please".
Girl if it's alright,
A hundred percent.
It's intellectual,
I wanna let you know,
I won't let you go
until you say "please".
Girl if it's alright,
A hundred percent.
It's intellectual,
I wanna let you know,
I won't let you go
until you say "please".
A hundred percent
You and I,
baby we go side by side.
Me and you,
tell me what we're gonna do
You and I,
baby we go side by side.
Me and you,
tell me what we're gonna do
You and I,
baby we go side by side.
Me and you,
tell me what we're gonna do
The lyrics to Chromeo's song "100%" explore the feeling of being far away from someone you care about, stuck in your tracks and unable to turn back time to when you were side by side. The song begins by acknowledging the distance and the way time seems to fly by in this state, like everything is happening in a dream. The singer wishes they could hold the person they are separated from inside of them to feel closer, to feel that connection again. The repetition of "girl if it's alright, a hundred percent, it's intellectual" suggests that the singer is trying to be rational and logical about the situation, but it's clear that their emotional longing and desire to be reunited is strong. The singer states that they won't let go until the other person says "please," indicating a desire for mutual feeling and action towards finding a way to reconnect.
The second verse references the initial meeting between the two, describing the street corner lights on fire "like a dream." This line echoes the beginning of the song, emphasizing the surreal quality of the situation. The singer laments the fact that since the person has been gone, they have been living separate lives and it feels like "to each his own." Despite this, the singer is persistent in their affection towards the person, wishing for a way to bridge that gap and return to being side by side.
Overall, "100%" is a song about distance and longing, specifically for the connection that the singer once had with someone else. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but convey a powerful sense of emotion and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Something to say,
There's something I need to express
when you're so far away
Even though you are not here
and everything flies right by
Everything seems to be moving quickly
like a dream
It feels surreal and almost imaginary
You're stuck in your tracks.
You feel lost and unsure of what to do next
There's no turning back.
You feel trapped and like there is no way out
I wish I could hold you close
I long for your presence and comfort
inside of me.
I wish you were a part of me
Girl if it's alright,
If you give me the okay,
A hundred percent.
Completely, without a doubt.
It's intellectual,
It's more than just physical attraction.
I wanna let you know,
I want to express to you,
I won't let you go
I will not allow us to be separated
until you say "please".
Unless you decide you want it.
How could you forget
How is it possible to not remember
the way that we met?
How we were introduced and our initial connection
The street corner lights on fire
The vibrant and intense energy of the city
like a dream.
Similar to a dreamlike state
And since you been gone,
Since you have been absent,
it's been "to each his own".
We have gone our separate ways.
We'll never be side by side
We will never be in close proximity again
so it seems.
It appears that way.
You and I,
We,
baby we go side by side.
We are always together, side by side.
Me and you,
I and you,
tell me what we're gonna do
Let's decide what our plan of action should be.
A hundred percent
Completely and fully.
Contributed by Adeline Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@geoffl.3247
This jam is completely underrated. SOOO SMOOTH. Great conceptulization and awesome production...CHROMEO!!!
@Kthpnd11
Chromeo still very underrated.
... 💯0%
@lernco4492
Unfortunately, they're not hitting the mark for me much these days.
But love loads of their songs.
@rastamouse1988
The sax gives this a Hall and Oates feel. Loving it!
@velhonen
I finally found this song after 12 years
@LuDogg805
That jazzy section though!!! (3:38)
@tundezoboki4716
Love this song
@BattleAxe1345
Remembered first hearing this in a Macy's at a mall back in '13. Had to memorize some of the lyrics so I can search it up later.
@aperturefilm
1984 vibes, so amazing.
@MrJROCK513
This song go hard