Read the lyrics for Ella Mai’s new single ‘100.’ The song’s words describe a committed, supportive partnership that aims for one hundred percent.
The lyrics for Ella Mai’s ‘100’ articulate a philosophy of unwavering, unbalanced support within a romantic partnership. The song dismisses the notion of love as a strict fifty-fifty exchange, instead proposing a dynamic where each partner gives their all according to their current capacity. The central metaphor uses numerical values—twenty for eighty, forty for sixty—to illustrate how contributions may fluctuate, but the collective goal remains “a hunnid,” or one hundred percent. This creates a relatable and singable hook that frames commitment as a collaborative effort rather than a transactional scorecard.
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The verses detail specific acts of service and emotional labor that define this supportive dynamic. Lines like “Let me take the weight off your mind” and “I’ll be on your waist just like a holster do” employ concrete imagery to express reliability and protection. The lyrics emphasize reciprocity and noticing a partner’s efforts, with the narrator vowing to “return the favour” and admire “all your patience.” This focus on mutual bearing of burdens moves the song beyond simple romance into a depiction of mature interdependence. The post-chorus, with its repetitive chant of “a hunnid,” transforms the concept into an anthem, a mantra of determination that is easy for listeners to latch onto and repeat.
Ella Mai’s songwriting has consistently focused on the nuances of relationships, from early infatuation to heartbreak. The ‘100’ lyrics fit within this oeuvre by exploring the steadfast, less glamorous work of maintaining a bond. The language is direct and service-oriented, filled with promises of dinners, massages, and holding down responsibilities. This makes the lyrics particularly effective for singalongs, as the pledges and declarations are universally understandable. The brief outro introduces a moment of personal doubt (“Lord knows it’s only me that I’m deceiving”), adding a layer of introspection that contrasts with the song’s overarching theme of certainty. Sharing these lyrics provides fans with a blueprint for the song’s emotional core, allowing them to perform and internalize its message of resilient, all-in love.
Produced by Mustard & Keanu Beats
January 14, 2026
1 song, 4 minutes
A 10 Summers/Interscope Records Release; ℗ 2025 10 Summers Records, LLC
Lyrics
[Intro]
Ooh, for some ungodly reason (Ooh-ooh)
We just won’t let it die
We just—
[Verse 1]
No worries, baby, I got it
You ain’t always gotta be on it
Feelin’ weak, then boy, I’ll be solid, I promise
And if I’m being honest, I’m always on your shoulder
You’re that someone when I’m breaking
Times I barely have enough, but bae, you make it
I admire all your efforts, all your patience
Know this love ain’t got no limit
When you’re low, know you got a hand to hold
Baby, I can bear the load
Let me take the weight off your mind
It’s a give and take ’cause you do it for me (Ah)
I can wait, go and put it on me (Ah)
Keep it real
Baby, love is a deal
[Chorus]
How much you got in ya?
I’ll take you out for dinner
I’ll give you a massage
I’ll show how loved you are
I’ll go above and beyond, ’cause (Ooh)
Love ain’t never fifty-fifty
It’s whatever I got in me
And in you, I got a partner
Love you just how you are
Baby, even if you only got
Twenty for my eighty
Ain’t no maybe
We’ll make it to a hunnid
If I got forty for your sixty (Ooh)
You’ll stick with me
We’ll make it to a hunnid, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Post-Chorus]
A hunnid, a hunnid
We keep it a hunnid, a hunnid
We make it a hunnid, a hunnid
Baby, we gon’ leave with somethin’, yeah
A hunnid, a hunnid
(Oh, we make it to) A hunnid, a hunnid
(Oh, we goin’ to) A hunnid, a hunnid (Oh)
Even when you ain’t got nothin’
[Verse 2]
And when it’s bad, come through
I’ll be on your waist just like a holster do
Hold me like the sky holds stars, I ain’t never too far
Always holdin’ it down for you
Let me return the favour, boy, you’ve done so much (So much)
Least I can do, you know what’s up (What’s up)
It don’t matter what you lack, I’m pickin’ up the slack
Let me handle the rest
I wanna give you the best love, so
[Chorus]
How much you got in ya?
I’ll take you out for dinner
I’ll give you a massage
I’ll show how loved you are
I’ll go above and beyond, ’cause (Ooh)
Love ain’t never fifty-fifty
It’s whatever I got in me
And in you, I got a partner
Love you just how you are
Baby, even if you only got
Twenty for my eighty
Ain’t no maybe
We’ll make it to a hunnid
If I got forty for your sixty
You’ll stick with me (Ooh)
We’ll make it to a hunnid, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Post-Chorus]
A hunnid, a hunnid
We keep it a hunnid, a hunnid
We make it a hunnid, a hunnid
Baby, we gon’ leave with somethin’, yeah
A hunnid, a hunnid
(Oh, we make it to) A hunnid, a hunnid
(Oh, we goin’ to) A hunnid, a hunnid (Oh)
Even when you ain’t got nothin’
[Outro]
Lord knows it’s only me
He knows it’s only me that I’m deceiving
Ooh, ooh, ooh
