99 Times
Kate Voegele Lyrics


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So, you see
You've got me back again for more
And it seems
Your song is in my head
This is war
Mystery, how I could feel you breathe me

I was sure you would keep
Every promise; you would keep
Every word

Well,
I try to put your stories in line
But nothing adds up right

For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs
I'm getting out tonight
And you're not invited

Its a shame
That you left me hanging like you did
It was brave
But it was much more foolish
Don't you think?
Cause you know I wont be satisfied
Until you realize

For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs
I'm getting out tonight
And you're not invited

These things are oh, all so typical
These things are unforgivable
I'm gone and you're invisible now
Don't let me catch you following
Don't ask, cause I'm not offering
You've caused enough of my suffering, oh

For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs
I'm getting out tonight

For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs




I'm getting out tonight
And you're not invited

Overall Meaning

The song "99 Times" by Kate Voegele is a powerful piece about betrayal and the end of a tumultuous relationship. The opening lines express the singer's frustration with being drawn back into a destructive relationship despite knowing that it will only lead to more pain. The repeated theme of war throughout the song highlights the conflict between the singer's desire for love and her realization that the relationship is not healthy. The lines "This is war/Mystery, how I could feel you breathe me" suggest that the relationship has become suffocating, and the singer is fighting to break free.


The chorus of the song is a powerful indictment of the person who has betrayed the singer. For "99 times," the person has looked the singer in the eye and lied, promising to keep their word and stay true to their vows. The repeated assertion that "you looked me in the eye/And swore you weren't lying" reveals the depth of the singer's pain and betrayal. The lines "you left me hanging like you did/It was brave/But it was much more foolish" suggest that the person who betrayed the singer thought they were being brave by ending the relationship, but in reality, they were acting foolishly and selfishly.


The final verse of the song is a bold statement of independence and self-assertion. The singer declares that she is leaving the relationship for good and that the person who hurt her is not invited to be a part of her life any longer. The lines "I'm gone and you're invisible now/Don't let me catch you following/Don't ask, cause I'm not offering/You've caused enough of my suffering" make it clear that the singer is done with the pain and is ready to move on. Overall, "99 Times" is a powerful anthem of self-worth and empowerment, a reminder that we should never settle for less than we deserve.


Line by Line Meaning

So, you see
I understand your intentions, motives, and actions.


You've got me back again for more
I fell for your tricks again, and you got what you wanted from me.


And it seems
It appears to me that you have gained control over my emotions and thoughts.


Your song is in my head
Your words, promises, and lies are replaying in my mind repeatedly.


This is war
Our relationship is now a battleground, and I am fighting for self-respect, integrity, and trust.


Mystery, how I could feel you breathe me
I struggle to understand how I gave myself to you so easily, and how you became a part of me.


I was sure you would keep
I trusted that you would honor and fulfill your promises and oaths.


Every promise; you would keep
I believed that your words were your bond, and that you would act with honesty and sincerity.


Every word
I had faith in your language, declarations, and assurances.


Well,
However, my perceptions and beliefs were challenged and proved wrong.


I try to put your stories in line
I attempt to reconcile your conflicting statements and actions to make sense of your behavior.


But nothing adds up right
I realize that you have been lying and manipulating me, and that nothing fits together logically or morally.


For every 99 times
Almost every time you looked at me directly or talked to me, you deceived me.


You looked me in the eye,
You tried to convince me of your honesty and trustworthiness by making direct eye-contact.


And swore you weren't lying
You gave me your word that you were telling the truth and had no intentions of betraying me.


Well, I was so blind
I was naive, gullible, and unaware of your deceitful tactics and disloyal character.


I never saw the signs
I ignored or missed the red flags and warning signals of your unfaithfulness and unreliability.


I'm getting out tonight
I am leaving this toxic relationship and freeing myself from your toxic influence and control.


And you're not invited
You are not welcome or invited to be a part of my life anymore.


Its a shame
It is regrettable and unfortunate that you treated me with such disrespect and disregard.


That you left me hanging like you did
You abandoned, betrayed, and hurt me without any explanation or justification.


It was brave
It took courage, audacity, and recklessness to break my heart and shatter my trust.


But it was much more foolish
However, your actions were also irrational, imprudent, and shortsighted.


Don't you think?
I ask you to reflect on the gravity and consequences of your actions and ask yourself if it was worth it.


Cause you know I wont be satisfied
You are aware that I will not accept or tolerate your mistreatment and will seek justice and closure.


Until you realize
I wish for you to acknowledge, admit, and repent for your wrongdoing and the pain you caused me.


These things are oh, all so typical
I recognize that your behavior and tactics are common, predictable, and unoriginal.


These things are unforgivable
However, your actions are unacceptable, irremediable, and unforgettable.


I'm gone and you're invisible now
I have moved on from our relationship and have no intentions of ever reconnecting with you.


Don't let me catch you following
I warn you not to stalk, spy on, or approach me without my consent, or else you will face consequences or legal action.


Don't ask, cause I'm not offering
I refuse to explain or justify my decision to leave, and I am not open to your apologies, excuses, or justifications.


You've caused enough of my suffering, oh
You have inflicted pain, trauma, and distress on me, and I will not allow you to hurt me anymore.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KATE ELIZABETH VOEGELE

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Alexandra Williams

Me : (singing) 🎤🔊🎼So, you see
You've got me back again for more
And it seems
Your song is in my head
This is war
Mystery; how I could feel you breathe me
I was sure you would keep
Every promise; you would keep
Every word
Well,
I try to put your stories in line
But nothing adds up right
For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs
I'm getting out tonight
And you're not invited
Its a shame
That you left me hanging like you did
It was brave
But it was much more foolish
Don't you think?
Cause you know I wont be satisfied
Until you realize
For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs
Im getting out tonight
And you're not invited
These things are oh, all so typical
These things are unforgivable
I'm gone and you're invisible now
Don't let me catch you followin
Don't ask, cause I'm not offering
You've caused enough of my suffering, oh
For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs
I'm getting out tonight
For every 99 times
You looked me in the eye,
You looked me in the eye
And swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind
I never saw the signs
I'm getting out tonight
And you're not invited



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So you see, you've got me back again for more
And it seems, your song is in my head this is war
Mystery, how I could feel you breathe me
I was sure you would keep every promise, you would keep every word

Well, I try to put your stories in line but it never adds up right

[Chorus]
For every 99 times, you looked me in the eye
you looked me in the eye and swore you weren't lying
Well, I was so blind I never saw the signs
I'm getting out tonight and you're not invited

It's a shame you left me hanging like you did
It was brave but it was much more foolish
Don't you think? Don't you think?
Cause you know I won't be satisfied till you realize

[Chorus]

These things are so typical
These things are unforgivable
I'm gone and you're invisible

Don't let me catch you followin'
Don't ask cause I'm not offering
You caused enough of my suffering

[Chorus x2]



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Miranda Schermerhorn

Who’s listening to this in 2020? Her music is so incredible and her vocals are insane. I hope she releases a new album soon ❤️❤️

YLDAIA

Who's listening to her in 2022? ☠️ def not me🥸🥸

Mikayla Crowe

Watching in 2022

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2022

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@Luis Salazar ⁰⁰

Madison Calaro

@Luis Salazar i love this song it inspire me so much

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Nadia N

Talented singers like her are always the one to disappear

B W

You have to be more unique than her

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It happens to artists who are more interested in music than image.

Doug Vale

Whatever happened to her?

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