85%
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Put your cigarette out, know I hate those
I hate how you left the bad taste in my mouth
I believed what I wanted to see in you
And it's through now the truth's coming out

There's a ghost in my bed
Should've known what to expect
But you, you could tell me I'm different
If it ends the same, what's the difference?
Lie to me, make a scene, better than it ever was

Oh, I should really use my head
I should really use my head
'Stead of thinking with my chest, yeah
Oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah

Ooh, yeah, yeah

We dive into things headfirst
Hoping for something more than we knew we could be
You didn't have any cruel intentions
I should've mentioned I want more than you

There's a ghost in my bed
Guess it's nobody's fault in the end
You who lied, you could tell me I'm different
If it ends the same, what's the difference?
Lie to me, make a scene, better than it ever was

Oh, I should really use my head
I should really use my head
'Stead of thinking with my chest, yeah
Oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah

There's a ghost in my bed
Should've known what to expect
Oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah

It's a challenge, tryna find the balance
Between love and lust, all we got was lost
When I really thought we had it
Feelings fade and people change
And things they fall apart
But that doesn't mean I don't believe
In speaking from the heart
You see, you're more like Coca, more like Pepsi
I just hope you don't forget me
It wasn't right the way you left me
Heartbreak Hotel, Elvis depress me
Could you give me just a little bit more?
Should've known what I was asking for
We met as friends, we'll end as friends
We will be 'til we die, right?
But if you start to miss me
I don't like to be alone
So if you wanna try again
You better let me know

Oh, I should really use my head
I should really use my head
'Stead of thinking with my chest, yeah




Oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Loote Gnash's song "85%" speak to the feeling of being left with less than what was hoped for in a relationship. The singer is frustrated with the other person's behavior, particularly their smoking, which they know the singer dislikes. The singer also admits to initially believing in the other person despite warning signs, and now feels that their trust has been misplaced. Despite all of this, the singer still yearns for a deeper connection and is willing to accept even 85% of what they wanted.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that both parties are at fault for the relationship's failure. The singer acknowledges that they dived into things "headfirst" and hoped for something more than what was possible. The other person is described as having lied, but also as having the ability to make the singer feel special. The singer struggles to find a balance between love and lust, and expresses a desire for more from the other person. Despite all of this, the singer also acknowledges that they could have done more to use their head instead of acting on impulse.


Overall, "85%" is a raw and vulnerable portrayal of the ups and downs of modern relationships, and the difficulty of finding a true connection in a world full of distractions and mixed messages.


Line by Line Meaning

Put your cigarette out, know I hate those
I dislike the smell and taste of cigarettes, please extinguish it


I hate how you left the bad taste in my mouth
Your behavior has made me feel uncomfortable and dissatisfied


I believed what I wanted to see in you
I chose to ignore the warning signals and saw what I wanted to see in you


And it's through now the truth's coming out
I can no longer ignore the truth about you and your actions


There's a ghost in my bed
I feel a sense of emptiness and loneliness when I'm in bed without you


Should've known what to expect
I should have been aware of the consequences of my actions


But you, you could tell me I'm different
You made me feel unique and special in your life


If it ends the same, what's the difference?
What does it matter if the outcome is the same regardless of what we do?


Lie to me, make a scene, better than it ever was
I would rather you lie to me and make things exciting than for things to be dull and mundane


Oh, I should really use my head
I need to think rationally and logically instead of letting my emotions control me


Stead of thinking with my chest, yeah
Instead of thinking with my heart and emotions, I need to think logically


Oh, I was dying to connect
I was yearning for a deeper emotional connection with you


Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah
You gave me a partial commitment, which is not enough


We dive into things headfirst
We tend to rush into things without thinking about the consequences


Hoping for something more than we knew we could be
We hope for a deeper and more meaningful relationship than we thought we were capable of having


You didn't have any cruel intentions
You didn't intentionally hurt me or act maliciously


I should've mentioned I want more than you
I should have communicated my desire for a deeper connection and commitment from you


Guess it's nobody's fault in the end
Ultimately, no one is to blame for the way things turned out


You who lied, you could tell me I'm different
Even though you may have lied to me, you still made me feel special and unique


There's a ghost in my bed
I still feel the absence of your presence and feel lonely without you


It's a challenge, tryna find the balance
Finding the balance between love and lust is difficult


Between love and lust, all we got was lost
Our relationship was based on physical desire, and we lost sight of true love and connection


Feelings fade and people change
Emotions can dissipate and people can transform over time


And things they fall apart
Our relationship broke down and was no longer sustainable


But that doesn't mean I don't believe
I still have faith in love and connection, despite the failures in our relationship


In speaking from the heart
I believe in being honest and authentic in my communication


You see, you're more like Coca, more like Pepsi
We have different tastes and preferences that may not be compatible


I just hope you don't forget me
I hope that even though our relationship didn't work out, you still remember me fondly


It wasn't right the way you left me
The way you ended our relationship was not fair or appropriate


Heartbreak Hotel, Elvis depress me
The feeling of heartbreak and sadness is comparable to staying at the Heartbreak Hotel and listening to depressing music by Elvis Presley


Could you give me just a little bit more?
I'm asking for a small amount of extra effort or commitment from you


Should've known what I was asking for
I should have been aware of what I was asking for in our relationship


We met as friends, we'll end as friends
Even though our romantic relationship didn't work out, we can still remain friends


We will be 'til we die, right?
We can maintain a platonic friendship for the rest of our lives, correct?


But if you start to miss me
If you begin to feel a sense of longing or nostalgia for our past romantic relationship


I don't like to be alone
I dislike being alone and crave social interaction and connection


So if you wanna try again
If you are interested in giving our romantic relationship another chance


You better let me know
Please inform me of your intentions and expectations




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Emma Lov Block, Garrett Charles Nash, Jackson Henry Foote, Jeremy Dussolliet

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[Verse 1: Jackson Foote]
Put your cigarette out, know I hate those
I hate how you left a bad taste in my mouth
I believed what I wanted to see in you
And it's true, now the truth's coming out

[Pre-Chorus: Jackson Foote]
There's a ghost in my bed
Should've known what to expect
But you, you could tell me I'm different
If it ends the same, what's the difference?
Lie to me, make it seem better than it ever was

[Chorus: Jackson Foote]
Oh-oh, I should really use my head
I should really use my head 'stead of thinking with my chest, yeah
Oh-oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah

[Post-Chorus: Jackson Foote]
Woah-oh, yeah, yeah

[Verse 2: Emma Lov Block]
We dive into things head first
Hoping for something more than we knew we could be
You didn't have any cruel intentions
I thought I mentioned I want more than you

[Pre-Chorus: Both, Jackson Foote & Emma Lov Block]
There's a ghost in my bed
Guess it's nobody's fault in the end
You lied to me, you could tell me I'm different
If it ends the same, what's the difference?
Lie to me, make it seem better than it ever was

[Chorus: Jackson Foote & Emma Lov Block]
Oh-oh, I should really use my head
I should really use my head 'stead of thinking with my chest, yeah
Oh-oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah

[Post-Chorus: Jackson Foote & Emma Lov Block]
There's a ghost in my bed
Should've known what to expect
Oh-oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah

[Verse 3: gnash]
It's a challenge
Tryna find the balance between love and lust
All we got was lost when I really thought we had it
Feelings fade and people change and things, they fall apart
But that doesn't mean I don't believe in speaking from the heart
You see, you're more like Coke, I'm more like Pepsi
I just hope you don't forget me
It wasn't right, the way you left me
Heartbreak Hotel always depressed me
Could you give me just a little bit more?
Should've known what I was asking for
We met as friends, we'll end as friends
We will be 'til we die, right?
But if you start to miss me, I don't like to be alone
So if you wanna try again, you better let me know

[Chorus: Jackson Foote, & Emma Lov Block]
Oh-oh, I should really use my head
I should really use my head 'stead of thinking with my chest, yeah
Oh-oh, I was dying to connect
Gave me 85%, only 85%, yeah
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@sarahjundi6254

that transition to her voice at 1:11 is perfect

@greguche6948

Fuckin perfect

@haroonmuzammil3257

True

@Manny-uf1hq

best part of song

@haroonmuzammil3257

@@Manny-uf1hq girl voice I feel girl voice

@yolo-justdoit-9331

That is what i thought haha

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@troywilson1654

The deepness and emotion in this song is incredible. I've never heard lyrics so beautifully before.

@miurebecca

The melody is so on point too!

@kuhlmartin8741

the feature honestly ruins it

@troywilson1654

@@kuhlmartin8741 honestly, that’s a fair point. Would u have preferred the song without gnash?

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