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.
No Way Back
Hundred Reasons Lyrics
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For remorse
But what you will not know
Is I'm invincible
Soft touch
I still may be
But that is why
Is I'm invincible
Throughout your broken fall
You never needed anybody's help at all
And one thing that you said
Made me smile
(You know)
Watch us
Strive on honey
Or there's no way outta here
(You know)
Don't drive too hard sweetie
Cos there is no way back from here
The splinter
That we once had
Will never be replaced
If I'm invincible
You can
Look ahead
Towards the lights
Although you still don't know
I'm invincible
Throughout your broken fall
You never need anybody's help at all
And one thing that you said
Made me smile
(You know)
Watch us
Strive on honey
Or there's no way outta here
(You know)
Don't drive too hard sweetie
Cos there is no way back from here
But what you did not know
(You know)
It's safe to admit I missed you
(So take)
It's safe to admit I missed you
(You know)
Watch us
Strive on honey
Or there's no way outta here
(You know)
Don't drive too hard sweetie
Cos there is no way back from here
(You know)
Watch us
Strive on honey
Or there's no way outta here
(You know)
Don't drive too hard sweetie
Cos there is no way back from here
The lyrics of Hundred Reasons' song "No Way Back" are reflective of a sense of self-assuredness and confidence in the face of adversity, with the repeated refrain of "I'm invincible" echoing a sense of resilience and determination. The song speaks to the idea that it may be too late for regret or remorse, but the singer will continue to move forward with an unshakeable belief in themselves.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is still capable of vulnerability, with the line "soft touch, I still may be" indicating an acknowledgement of emotional fragility. However, this vulnerability does not detract from the singer's strength, as they remain steadfast in their conviction that they can overcome any challenge.
The final verse of the song includes the lines "watch us strive on honey, or there's no way outta here," speaking to the idea that the singer will continue to push forward and strive for success, no matter the obstacles in their way. The repetition of the refrain "there's no way back from here" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the singer is committed to forging ahead and will not be deterred by setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
It's too late
The current situation cannot be changed or fixed
For remorse
Feeling regret or guilt will not make a difference now
But what you will not know
There is something important that the other person is not aware of
Is I'm invincible
They cannot be defeated or destroyed
Soft touch
They may seem vulnerable or weak
I still may be
However, this is not the case
But that is why
This is due to their invincibility
What you still don't know
There is another important thing that the other person is not aware of
Throughout your broken fall
Despite their struggles and failures
You never needed anybody's help at all
They were able to handle everything on their own
And one thing that you said
Something the other person said stood out
Made me smile
It brought the artist joy or amusement
(You know)
Addressing the listener, acknowledging something they are likely already aware of
Watch us
Observe how we will continue on
Strive on honey
We will keep pushing forward and working hard
Or there's no way outta here
Otherwise, there will not be a positive outcome or solution
Don't drive too hard sweetie
Do not push too much or too fast
Cos there is no way back from here
Because there is no going back to how things were before
The splinter
Something that was once a small issue or problem
That we once had
Is no longer present
Will never be replaced
Things cannot go back to how they were before this change
If I'm invincible
Their strength and resilience ensure that the past cannot be revisited
You can
There is a possibility
Look ahead
Focus on the future
Towards the lights
Towards a brighter and more positive future
Although you still don't know
There is still something important that the other person is not aware of
I'm invincible
The singer is indestructible and cannot be stopped
But what you did not know
There is another important thing the other person is unaware of
(You know)
Reiterating that the listener is already aware of something
It's safe to admit I missed you
The singer is expressing a vulnerable and honest emotion
(So take)
Therefore
Watch us
Observe how we handle the situation
Strive on honey
We will keep pushing forward and working hard
Or there's no way outta here
Otherwise, there will not be a positive outcome or solution
Don't drive too hard sweetie
Do not push too much or too fast
Cos there is no way back from here
Because there is no going back to how things were before
(You know)
Reiterating that the listener is already aware of something
Watch us
Observe how we will continue on
Strive on honey
We will keep pushing forward and working hard
Or there's no way outta here
Otherwise, there will not be a positive outcome or solution
Don't drive too hard sweetie
Do not push too much or too fast
Cos there is no way back from here
Because there is no going back to how things were before
Contributed by Carter K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@becksy9999
love Hundred man...just mint as fu%ck songs............
@becksy9999
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@CraigLedden
One of the most underrated bands of their generation.
@robpagett2709
I'll second that
@StuHolland
I'll third to that
@thbelectrical3945
I'll fourth that!
@caraault2892
Fifth that innit bruv
@squidlauncherOHYEAHH
this tune should have got number 1.
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