100

"100"
General information
Albums	The Color Purple (soundtrack)
Song information
Composer	Andreionne Dickerson
Lyrics	Brian Walker
Performers	Jane Handcock

"100" is a song featured on the soundtrack album for the 2023 musical film The Color Purple, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, which in turn is based on the 1982 novel by Alice Walker.

Background

In the song, American singer Jane Handcock sings about overcoming hardship and striving to give her all in every aspect of her life. The lyrics delve into themes of resilience, empowerment, and commitment. Her powerful vocals convey the emotion and intensity behind the lyrics, making it a standout track in the soundtrack. The song underscores the importance of pushing through challenges and giving 100% in the face of adversity.

Lyrics

I woke up to the light
I feel like I can touch the sky
This lil' soul of mine
It don't come with a price, oh, not my life

Everything ain't what it seem
I took the wool from over my eyes
I decided that I'd follow my truth, not tell a lie
Even if it's me, myself and I

F--- learnin' the hard way
Don't bring that fruit to my garden
Even if I want a taste
Some things I love just ain't safe

I've been rockin' and rollin'
I can't slow it down, gotta pick up the pace
Only thing that I pray
Is all of my sins wash away

I've been runnin', runnin'
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Won't do)
I've been runnin', tryna keep it a hundred
Ninety-nine and a half won't do

I went to church
I got on my knees and prayed
All the devils I done seen
Keep starin' me in my face, all in my face

Sometimes can't help but do bad
When my heart is good
Though I try
Pull this wool off of my eyes

And I decided
(Yeah)
That I'd follow my truth, not tell a lie
Even if it's me, myself and I

F--- learnin' the hard way
Don't bring that fruit to my garden
Even if I want a taste
Some things I love just ain't safe

I've been rockin' and rollin'
I can't slow it down, gotta pick up the pace
Only thing that I pray
Is all of my sins wash away

I've been runnin' (Yeah), runnin'
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Said, I've been)
I've been runnin', tryna keep it a hundred
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Tell you, it just won't do, no, no, no)

I've been runnin', runnin' (I'm tryna keep it together, yeah)
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do (Won't do, do, do, do, do, do)
I've been runnin', tryna keep it a hundred
'Cause ninety-nine and a half won't do

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Media The Color Purple (soundtrack/video) • The Color Purple (2023) (soundtrack/video) Books: The Color Purple Characters Celie Harris Johnson • Nettie Harris • Shug Avery • Miss Millie • Sofia • Albert Johnson • Harpo Johnson • Mary Agnes • Mama • Ol' Mister Johnson • Samuel Avery • First Lady • Alphonso Harris • Henry Broadnax • Grady Locations Georgia • Africa • Memphis • Harpo's Juke Joint • Celie's Fancy Pants • Mister's House • Elmira Movie Theater • General Store • Deadwood Beach • Shug's House • Tennessee Songs 1985 film: Makidada • Junk Bucket Blues • The Dirty Dozens • Miss Celie's Blues (Sister) • Don't Make Me No Never Mind (Slow Drag) • Heaven Belongs to You • Old Ship of Zion • Maybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin' • Hot Lips • Scarification Chant and Katutoku Corinne • Body and Soul 2023 film: Huckleberry Pie • Mysterious Ways • She Be Mine • Keep It Movin' • Lily of the Field • Workin' • Too Beautiful for Words • Hell No! • Arkansas Blues • Shug Avery • Sing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing) • Shake That Thing • Dear God - Shug • Prove It On Me Blues • (It Will Have To Do) Until The Real Thing Comes Along • Push Da Button • What About Love? • Agoo • Heaven Help This Heart Of Mine • My Faith Looks Up To Thee • Miss Celie's Pants • (What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue • I'm Here • The Color Purple • Superpower (I) Music From and Inspired By: Risk It All • No Love Lost • Lifeline • Finally • When I Can't Do Better • There Will Come a Day • Any Worse • You See Me • All I Need • 100 • Eternity • No Time • Girls