100 Times
Hit the Lights Lyrics


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I know you can't stand my wandering hands,
But how can I apologize, comply with my demands?
They're written on these pages, it's written on our faces.
I know you don't want this, but know that I need this more than I did before.
It's easy to see that it's hard to ignore your subtle hints.
I'm catching wind. How insincere are your finger prints?

So make me promises, girl, the kind I know you can't keep
And while I'm losing my mind, I hope you're home finding sleep.
But you and I both know that that's not the case
Because the look on your face gives all your secrets away.

Can we talk this over? At least just for tonight.
I asked myself one hundred times
Why did we even bother? Why did we even try?
But I miss you more than I did before.
I showed you my heart and you showed me the door.
Your subtle hints, I'm catching wind. How insincere are your finger prints?

So make me promises, girl, the kind I know you can't keep.
And while I'm losing my mind, I hope you're home finding sleep.
But you and I both know that that's not the case
Because the look on your face gives all your secrets away.

I've been waiting for a good time to decide whether I was wrong or right.
Are you getting sick of the ride because I'm driving you out of your mind?

I've been waiting for a good time to decide whether I was wrong or right.
Are you getting sick of the ride because I'm driving you out of your mind?
Girl, remember you're mine, girl.

So make me promises, girl, the kind I know you can't keep.
And while I'm losing my mind, I hope you're home finding sleep.
But you and I both know that that's not the case
Because the look on your face gives all your secrets away.

So make me promises, girl, the kind I know you can't keep.
And while I'm losing my mind, I hope you're home finding sleep.




But you and I both know that that's not the case
Because the look on your face gives all your secrets away.

Overall Meaning

The song "100 Times" by Hit the Lights follows the story of a relationship that has gone sour. The singer of the song is aware that their partner is not interested in them anymore, as indicated by their subtle hints and the look on their face. The singer himself acknowledges that he is unable to control his wandering hands and hopes that his partner can comply with his demands. He knows that they cannot keep the promises he asks of them; nevertheless, he hopes that they will find sleep, while he is losing his mind.


The lyrics are full of emotional conflict and are deeply introspective. The singer realizes that he had shown his heart to his partner, who responded by showing him the door. He is confused and conflicted, asking himself why they had even bothered to try. Despite knowing that the relationship is over, he struggles to let go and move on with his life.


The chorus repeats, "So make me promises, girl, the kind I know you can't keep," highlighting the desperation and futility of the singer's desires. The song leaves us with the hope that they can talk things over at least for one night.


Overall, "100 Times" is a compelling song that effectively captures the heart-wrenching experience of a relationship that is coming to an end.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you can't stand my wandering hands,
I understand that you dislike my tendency to touch without permission,


But how can I apologize, comply with my demands?
I am struggling to express remorse and fulfill the requests you have made of me,


They're written on these pages, it's written on our faces.
Our feelings and struggles are evident and undeniable, both within ourselves and to anyone observing our interactions,


I know you don't want this, but know that I need this more than I did before.
You have made it clear that you do not desire this relationship, but I am finding it increasingly necessary and important to me,


It's easy to see that it's hard to ignore your subtle hints.
Although you have not explicitly stated your feelings, it is clear through subtle cues that this situation is not ideal for you,


I'm catching wind. How insincere are your finger prints?
I am becoming aware of your true feelings, and suspect that your actions and words may not align with your true intentions,


So make me promises, girl, the kind I know you can't keep
Despite understanding that these promises may be impossible to fulfill, I implore you to make them anyways as a means of providing me comfort and reassurance,


And while I'm losing my mind, I hope you're home finding sleep.
As I am struggling to cope with the realities of our relationship, I hope that you are finding solace and rest at home,


But you and I both know that that's not the case
We are both aware that this scenario is highly unlikely,


Because the look on your face gives all your secrets away.
Despite your efforts to conceal your true feelings, your expressions and body language betray your emotions and intentions,


Can we talk this over? At least just for tonight.
I am desperately seeking communication and discussion of our situation, if only for a brief moment,


I asked myself one hundred times, why did we even bother?
I have been questioning the purpose and value of our relationship many times over,


Why did we even try? But I miss you more than I did before.
Despite my doubts and frustrations, I cannot help but long for your companionship more deeply than before,


I showed you my heart and you showed me the door.
I opened myself up to you and was met with rejection and disinterest,


I've been waiting for a good time to decide whether I was wrong or right.
I have been wrestling with doubts and indecision regarding the rightness and wrongness of our relationship,


Are you getting sick of the ride because I'm driving you out of your mind?
I am concerned that my behavior and actions are causing you undue stress and unhappiness, and that you may be considering ending things,


Girl, remember you're mine, girl.
Despite any challenges or obstacles, I want to remind you that we are in this together and that I care for you deeply,




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nile Rodgers, Bernard Edwards

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Amberly Ethington

Still one of my favorite songs! 😍

Æmber Daiyōkai

Was like 10 when I heard these songs.. I'm 19 and these are childhood

aribx3

So make me promises girl, the kind I know you can't keep. And while I'm losing my mind, I hope you're home finding sleep. I LOVE that line<3 This song is amazing!

Catt Hughes

i remember always listenign to these guys, glad i remembered them;')

Emily Addair

I need the acoustic version!

lkiller8

unrequited love at its best

Alex Torralva

Damn, I missed these guys

Maria Mansfield

I am absolutely in love with this song.. I wouldn't be shocked if all 138 views were from me.. Hahaha.(:

Karta

awesome! :3 <3

Grace Collins

Why did we even bother? Why did we even try </3

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