Hide & Seek
Sparrows Lyrics


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Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred!

How did it end this way?
Can we just talk it out?
The skies are turning grey
My head still in the clouds

They told me to be careful
That there′s a crack in your road
My key's in the ignition
I′m goin' aeroplane mode
How did it end this way?
Can we just talk it out?

Calling, calling out, because I mean it
Feel us fallin' hard with every minute
Hey, I′m countin′ down till you admit it
Not waiting to be found, no hide and seek anymore
(Ninety-nine, one hundred!)
No hide and seek anymore

I was a queen in the crowd
You bagged me right from the start
You rolled the red carpet out
Then left me in the dark

We could've gone to the top
You want it all for yourself
Now time has torn us apart
When I just needed you help
How did it end this way
Too late to talk it out?

Calling, calling out, because I mean it
Feel us fallin′ hard with every minute
Hey, I'm countin′ down till you admit it
Not waiting to be found, no hide and seek anymore
(Ninety-nine, one hundred!)
No hide and seek anymore
No hide and seek anymore

Believe in everything you say
Between all of the games we played
Betrayin' had to feel this way
But it′s not my fault

Calling, calling out because I mean it
Feel us fallin' hard with every minute
Hey, I'm countin′ down till you admit it
Not waiting to be found, no hide and seek anymore
No hide and seek anymore





No hide and seek anymore
No hide and seek anymore

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the singer reflects on how their relationship has reached a difficult point. They question how things have ended up this way and express a desire to have a conversation and find a resolution. The mention of the skies turning grey and having their head in the clouds suggests a sense of confusion or uncertainty.


The second verse delves deeper into the dynamics of the relationship. Others warned the singer to be careful because there is a flaw in their partner's path. Despite this warning, the singer is ready to take off and disconnect from the situation, possibly by metaphorically going into "airplane mode" to distance themselves. They still wonder how things have come to this point and whether talking it out could make a difference.


The chorus reveals the frustration and longing felt by the singer. They call out to their partner, emphasizing the sincerity of their words. The more time passes, the more the singer feels the intensity of their emotions, falling harder with every passing moment. They count down, hoping for their partner to acknowledge their mistakes and take responsibility. They are tired of playing hide and seek in the relationship and are no longer willing to wait to be found.


The third verse examines the singer's realization that they were once the center of attention and adored by their partner. However, their partner switched gears and began seeking personal gain instead of nurturing the relationship. The singer acknowledges that time has torn them apart and expresses their disappointment in not receiving the help they needed. They recognize that it is now too late to simply talk it out.


The bridge reflects the singer's conflicting emotions. They acknowledge that they believed in everything their partner said and were invested in the games they played together. The betrayal they ended up feeling was unexpected, suggesting that it is not their fault for the current state of the relationship.


The final repetition of the chorus conveys a resolute tone. The singer no longer wants to engage in hiding and seeking with their partner. They declare that the game is over and they are no longer waiting to be found. The repetition of "no hide and seek anymore" reiterates the singer's determination to move on from the games and seek a more honest and open relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred!
Counting down, trying to make sense of how things ended this way


How did it end this way?
Expressing confusion and seeking understanding about the current situation


Can we just talk it out?
Requesting open communication and discussion to resolve the issues


The skies are turning grey
Symbolizing a gloomy and uncertain future


My head still in the clouds
Being lost in thoughts and unable to think clearly


They told me to be careful
Receiving warnings about potential dangers or problems


That there's a crack in your road
Referring to a flaw or vulnerability in the other person's path or journey


My key's in the ignition
Ready to start taking action or making a change


I'm goin' aeroplane mode
Choosing to disconnect and distance oneself from the current situation


Calling, calling out, because I mean it
Voicing one's feelings and intentions sincerely


Feel us fallin' hard with every minute
Sensing a rapid deterioration or decline in the relationship


Hey, I'm countin' down till you admit it
Waiting for the other person to acknowledge their part in the situation


Not waiting to be found, no hide and seek anymore
No longer playing games or seeking validation from the other person


(Ninety-nine, one hundred!)
Emphasizing the completion of the count, representing the end of a phase


I was a queen in the crowd
Feeling special and important among others


You bagged me right from the start
Being pursued and captivated by the other person's attention


You rolled the red carpet out
Receiving special treatment and extravagant gestures at first


Then left me in the dark
Abandoning or neglecting the feeling of being important and valued


We could've gone to the top
Having the potential for a successful and fulfilling future together


You want it all for yourself
Discovering the other person's selfish intentions and desires


Now time has torn us apart
The passage of time contributing to the separation or breakup


When I just needed you help
Expressing disappointment and a longing for support and understanding


Too late to talk it out?
Considering the possibility that addressing the issues may now be futile


Believe in everything you say
Trusting and having faith in the other person's words


Between all of the games we played
Referring to the manipulative and deceptive actions that occurred in the relationship


Betrayin' had to feel this way
Experiencing the pain and hurt of being betrayed


But it's not my fault
Asserting innocence and denying responsibility for the negative outcome


No hide and seek anymore
No longer engaging in deceitful or elusive behavior


No hide and seek anymore
Repeating the realization that the games and deception have ended


No hide and seek anymore
Emphasizing the transparency and directness desired in the relationship




Writer(s): Robert Amoruso, Gabriel Strum, Jessica Beryl Nitties

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