Their debut album Ideas Above Our Station reached number 6 in the UK album chart, spawned several Top 40 singles and has since gone gold in the UK. The band went on to tour extensively throughout Europe and Japan. Despite selling 35,000 copies of their second album Shatterproof Is Not A Challenge they were dropped by Sony BMG in June 2004.
Hundred Reasons signed to V2 Records in September 2005. Their third album Kill Your Own - produced by guitarist Larry Hibbitt - was released on March 20, 2006 to critical acclaim and sold 30,000 copies.
On August 9, 2006 it was announced on the band's official website that guitarist and vocalist Paul Townsend would be leaving the band following their tour of Japan in early September. The departure is said to be "totally amicable", and Ben Doyle of The Lucky Nine has since joined the band as guitarist.
The band's fourth album, Quick the Word, Sharp the Action, was released on October 15, 2007. Less than a month after the album's release, V2 Records was bought by Universal, leaving the band, once again, without a label and the album was pulled from shops. Because of this, no further singles were released from the record.
Having been given the album by Universal, Quick the Word, Sharp the Action was re-released in Spring 2009. With the band touring to coincide with the release.
I'll Find You
Hundred Reasons Lyrics
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Take what's become of it
Choices that he had made
Molds to most of it
But to hide in the shade
Will keep the weather out
And to crawl into
The hole that hides you now
Sutured what could be described as a fact
Taking the trail that leads will find you
Back to the start of it
Before it will be changed
If it's a little weird
Well then dig in a bit
It's more than the sum
Of all the separate parts
Suffer the thoughts I had
That you will take to heart
Fail safe always tends to try
Make way while you watch and wait
For those who take it on themselves
I'll find you
The lyrics to "I'll Find You" by Hundred Reasons depict a person who seems to be reflecting on choices they've made and the consequences that have resulted from them. The lines "What could have happened to take what's become of it, choices that he had made molds to most of it" suggest that the person is regretful and perhaps feeling guilty about the way things have turned out. They may have made choices that have led them down a path they didn't intend to go down, or they may be feeling like they should have made different decisions.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of hiding, both physically and emotionally. The lines "But to hide in the shade will keep the weather out, and to crawl into the hole that hides you now" suggest that the person is trying to avoid facing the consequences of their actions. However, the lyrics go on to assert that hiding will not make the problems go away - "taking the trail that leads will find you back to the start of it, before it will be changed". The implication is that the person needs to confront their issues head-on in order to make things right.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of determination and the promise of finding a way through difficult circumstances. This is particularly evident in the repeated line "I'll find you", which could be interpreted in different ways. It could be a reassurance to someone else who is struggling, a declaration of one's own resolve to persevere, or perhaps even a reference to finding oneself again after a period of confusion or turmoil.
Overall, "I'll Find You" is a reflective and introspective song that deals with themes of regret, perseverance, and the importance of facing up to one's problems.
Line by Line Meaning
What could have happened to
Reflecting upon the current state of affairs and wondering what could have led to it.
Take what's become of it
Acknowledging the present situation and accepting it as it is.
Choices that he had made
Realizing that the current situation may be a result of past decisions and actions taken.
Molds to most of it
Adapting to the current scenario as it has become the new norm.
But to hide in the shade
Avoiding the limelight and staying hidden from the attention of others.
Will keep the weather out
Staying hidden will protect from the unpredictable changes in circumstance that could be detrimental.
And to crawl into
Retreating into a private and secluded space.
The hole that hides you now
Finding comfort in the safety of solitude, even if it means feeling trapped.
He's hidden it all just to cover his tracks
Taking steps to conceal the evidence of past decisions that led to this situation.
Sutured what could be described as a fact
Fixing the undeniable truth of the situation so that it appears more palatable.
Taking the trail that leads will find you
Venturing down the path to discover the root cause of the situation and seeking a way to resolve it.
Back to the start of it
Going back to the beginning of the issue to understand where it all began.
If it's a little weird
Acknowledging that the solution may not be conventional or comfortable.
Well then dig in a bit
Advising to go deeper and explore alternative options to resolve the situation.
It's more than the sum
Acknowledging that the situation is complex and involves multiple factors that cannot be easily solved.
Of all the separate parts
Recognizing that all aspects of the situation must be taken into account when seeking a solution.
Suffer the thoughts I had
Bearing the burden of past thoughts and regrets that led to the current situation.
That you will take to heart
Sharing the lessons learned with others to prevent similar conflicts in the future.
Fail safe always tends to try
Understanding that a guaranteed solution may not be possible, but still attempting to find one.
Make way while you watch and wait
Advising to be patient and observant while potential solutions unfold.
For those who take it on themselves
Seeking out individuals who take responsibility for their actions to assist in finding a resolution.
I'll find you
Offering support and assurance that the situation can be resolved together.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: DENZIL FOSTER, LOUISA GABRIELLA BOBB, THOMAS DERRICK MC ELROY
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