100 Ways
Quincy Jones & James Ingram Lyrics
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Send her roses just because
If it's violins she loves let them play
Dedicate her fav'right song and hold
Her closer all night long
Lover her today
Find one hundred ways
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 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
Ya gotta believe it whoa
Love her today
Find one hundred ways
The lyrics of Quincy Jones's song One Hundred Ways is a guide for men to make their relationships work. The song tells us to compliment what your partner does, send her roses just because, and to never forget that there could be an old lover in her memory. The song wants men to understand that being cool won't help keep a love warm; they have to be expressive and take the time to open up their hearts. One hundred ways offer suggestions like dedicating her favorite song, holding her closer, sacrificing for her, buying her clothes and moonlight, and going all the way. It reminds us to love today, to ask her to stay, to find one hundred ways to show your love and make it work.
The song was released in 1981 and performed by famous R&B singer James Ingram. One hundred ways was written by Kathy Wakefield and Ben Wright. It was produced by Quincy Jones, who was a famous jazz and R&B producer, musician, and composer. Quincy Jones wrote the song with the intention of it being a guide for men to make their relationships work. James Ingram's soulful delivery of the song made it even more popular, and the song became a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Compliment what she does
Tell her how impressed you are by her abilities.
Send her roses just because
Surprise her with flowers without any special occasion/justification.
If it's violins she loves let them play
If she likes something, let her enjoy it without interruption.
Dedicate her fav'right song and hold
Dedicate the song she loves and cuddle her while it plays.
Her closer all night long
Embrace her tightly for the entire night.
Lover her today
Express your love for her today.
Find one hundred ways
Discover as many ways as possible to show how much you love her.
Don't forget there could be
Remember that she may have had previous relationships that still linger in her memory.
An old lover in her memory
Her previous romantic partner may still be in her thoughts.
If you need her so much more
If you desire her company more often.
Why don't you say
Express your feelings and desires to her.
Maybe she has it in her mind
Perhaps she's wondering whether her time with you is worth it.
That she's just wasting her time
She may think that her romantic relationship with you is pointless.
Ask her to stay
Ask her not to end the relationship and assure her of your love and commitment.
Bein' cool won't help you keep a love warm
Maintaining a normal/indifferent attitude won't preserve the warmth and passion in a relationship.
You'll just blow your chance
You may lose your opportunity for love.
Take the time to open up your heart
Spend time and effort to be emotionally vulnerable with your partner.
That's the secret of romance
This is the key to a successful romantic relationship.
Sacrifice if you care
If you genuinely love someone, you'd be willing to make sacrifices for them.
Buy her some moonlight to wear
This refers to buying her some jewelry, like a necklace or earrings, that she'll appreciate.
If there's one more star she wants
If she has additional desires/needs.
Go all the way
Do everything in your power to meet her wants and expectations.
In your arms tonight
She'll feel safe and content in your embrace tonight.
She'll reflect that she owes you
She'll look back and feel grateful for all the love you've given her.
The sweetest of debts if she wants to pay
She wants to reciprocate the love you've given her by showing her appreciation.
Ya gotta believe it whoa
Have faith and confidence in your love and relationship.
Love her today
Love and cherish her today.
Find one hundred ways
Discover as many ways as possible to love and pamper her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANTHONY TRYRONE COLEMAN, BENJAMIN WRIGHT, KATHLEEN WAKEFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BillKnighton1
Compliment what she does
Send her roses just because
If it's violins she loves
Let them play
Dedicate her favourite song
And hold her closer all night long
Love her today
Find one hundred ways
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
Being 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 it'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
Love her today
Find one hundred ways
@WilfredoFerrebus
Sacrifice if you care
Buy her some moonlight to wear
If it'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
Wonderful song
Thank you very much for sharing it
@mikearrieta2822
This song is for single guys pursuing their one true love 🥰🥰🥰
@callieford2228
He lived what he sang about...43 years with the same woman and 6 kids. He will be sorely missed😢
@lawrencehamilton1501
That's true. And in the age of social media where people overshare everything, he kept folks out his business and his marriage. I have huge respect for him for that!
@robertoromo2414
I'm welling up reading your comment I'm a long time over the years #1 fan didn't know much about his personal life thanks for the legacy post I can only dream of a life like his 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧💧
@naudianeels1328
@@robertoromo2414 😭😢😭
@cecenicolevnuzb7388
When i heard he was gone i was in disbelief and shock. I ACTUALLY CRIED AND SAID A PRAYER FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY. HE IS A GREAT SINGER AND ALWAYS WILL BE LOVE YOU JAMES ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@neiselanderson3932
He's gone🥺
@Success2gether
This song was my dedication to my mom. RIP Mommy! :(
@moviewatcher1239
I'm so sorry about your loss
@LonzellCross
This is great advice on how to keep your wife, girlfriend or that special lady in your life happy. I truly miss the romance in classic r&b music. James Ingram's music is timeless and will live on forever. R.I.P my brother. Job well done.