100 Ways
James Ingram/Quincy Jones Lyrics
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Send her roses just because
If it's violins she loves
Let them play
Dedicate her favorite song
And hold her closer all night long
Love her today
Don't forget there could be
An old lover in her memory
If you need her so much more
Why don't you say?
Maybe she has it in her mind
That she's just wasting her time
Ask her to stay
Find one hundred ways
Bein' cool won't help you keep a love warm
You'll just blow your only chance
Take the time to open up your heart
That's the secret of romance
Sacrifice if you care
Buy her some moonlight to wear
If there's one more star she wants
Go all the way
In your arms tonight
She'll reflect that she owes you
The sweetest of debts
If she wants to pay, find one hundred ways
In your arms tonight
She'll reflect that she owes you
The sweetest of debts
If she wants to pay, find one hundred ways
You better believe it or love her today
Find one hundred ways
I'm telling you to love her today
Find one hundred ways
Oh, love her, love her, lover her
One hundred ways
Yeah, you've got to love her today
Find one hundred ways
The song "One Hundred Ways" by James Ingram and Quincy Jones is a romantic ballad that offers words of wisdom and advice to those wanting to show their love and affection to their partners. The lyrics suggest small gestures, such as sending roses or playing the music she loves, as well as more significant actions like dedicating her favorite song or buying her something special. The song emphasizes the importance of communication, sacrifice, and taking the time to show one's love, urging the listener to find "one hundred ways" to express their affection to their loved one.
The lyrics also offer caution to the listener, reminding them that their partner may have memories of past lovers or feel uncertain about the relationship. The song advises the listener to communicate with their partner and ask for what they need, urging them to be open and vulnerable. The song emphasizes that being cool or distant will not keep a love warm, and that the key to a successful relationship is to open up your heart and show your partner that they are loved and appreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
Compliment what she does
Appreciate her efforts and compliment her for the things she does.
Send her roses just because
Surprise her with flowers just to show her how much you love and appreciate her.
If it's violins she loves
Let them play
If she loves something, let her have it and enjoy it to the fullest.
Dedicate her favorite song
And hold her closer all night long
Dedicate a song that she loves and spend the night holding her close to show your love and affection.
Love her today
Find one hundred ways
Love her today and every day, find countless ways to show her how much she means to you.
Don't forget there could be
An old lover in her memory
Remember that she may have a past and you should be understanding and supportive of her experiences.
If you need her so much more
Why don't you say?
If you need her in your life, express yourself and communicate with her honestly.
Maybe she has it in her mind
That she's just wasting her time
She may feel like she's wasting her time, so reassure her and make her feel loved and appreciated.
Ask her to stay
Find one hundred ways
Don't let her go, ask her to stay and find countless ways to make her feel loved and valued.
Being cool won't help you keep a love warm
You'll just blow your only chance
Being detached or aloof won't help you maintain a happy relationship. You'll just ruin your chance to make it work.
Take the time to open up your heart
That's the secret of romance
Open up your heart and show your love and emotions. That's the key to maintaining a romantic relationship.
Sacrifice if you care
Buy her some moonlight to wear
If you truly care, make sacrifices and do something special for her, such as getting her a piece of jewelry she'll love.
If there's one more star she wants
Go all the way
If there's something she really wants, go the extra mile to make it happen and show her how much she means to you.
In your arms tonight
She'll reflect that she owes you
The sweetest of debts
If she wants to pay, find one hundred ways
If she feels loved and cared for in your arms tonight, she'll want to repay you for your kindness and affection. Find countless ways to make her feel loved.
You better believe it or love her today
Find one hundred ways
Believe in your love and show it to her today and every day by finding endless ways to show her how much she means to you.
I'm telling you to love her today
Find one hundred ways
I'm urging you to take action and show her your love today and every day by finding countless ways to make her feel valued and appreciated.
Oh, love her, love her, lover her
One hundred ways
Love her completely and endlessly, find endless ways to make her feel special and cherished.
Yeah, you've got to love her today
Find one hundred ways
It's important to love and show her you care today and always by finding countless ways to make her feel loved and valued.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY TRYRONE COLEMAN, BENJAMIN WRIGHT, KATHLEEN WAKEFIELD
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