100 Years

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About 100 Years

"100 Years" is a song by American singer Five for Fighting. It was released in November 2003 as the first single from the album The Battle for Everything. The song's melody is borrowed from "Plainsong" by The Cure, originally released in 1989. The single reached number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2007 the song earned a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America for more than 1,000,000 copies sold. It also reached the top 40 in Australia and New Zealand, peaking at number 32 in both countries. 


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I'm fifteen for a moment
Caught in between ten and twenty
And I'm just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are
I'm twenty two for a moment
She feels better than ever
And we're on fire
Making our way back from Mars
Fifteen there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to lose
Fifteen, there's never a wish better than this
When you only got hundred years to live
I'm thirty three for a moment
Still the man, but you see I'm of age
A kid on the way
A family on my mind
I'm forty five for a moment
The sea is high
And I'm heading into a crisis
Chasing the years of my life
Fifteen there's still time for you
Time to buy, time to lose yourself
Within a morning star
Fifteen I'm all right with you
Fifteen, there's never a wish better than this
When you only got hundred years to live
Half time goes by
Suddenly you're wise
Another blink of an eye
Sixty seven is gone
The sun is getting high
We're moving on
I'm ninety nine for a moment
Dying for just another moment
And I'm just dreaming
Counting the ways to where you are
Fifteen there's still time for you
Twenty two I feel her too
Thirty three you're on your way
Every day's a new day
Fifteen there's still time for you
Time to buy and time to choose
Hey fifteen, there's never a wish better than this
When you only got hundred years to live

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Five for Fighting

Five for Fighting is the stage name of American singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. He is best known for his piano-based rock, such as the Top 40 hits "Superman (It's Not Easy)" (2001), "100 Years" (2003), and "The Riddle" (2006). more »

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Written by: John Ondrasik

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Artist information
"100 Years" is performed by Five for Fighting. Five for Fighting is the stage name for American singer-songwriter John Ondrasik.
Release Year
The song was released in 2003 as part of the album "The Battle for Everything."
Charting Success
"100 Years" reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, and it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Song Theme
The song deals with the theme of life's fleeting nature and the passage of time. It narrates life's journey from birth to 100 years old.
Music Video Director
The music video of "100 Years," which further explores this passage of time theme, was directed by Trey Fanjoy.
Pop Culture
"100 Years" was featured in numerous TV shows and films, such as "Smallville," "One Tree Hill," "Never Back Down," and "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants."
Song Writing
John Ondrasik wrote "100 Years" during a period of transition in his life, as he was becoming a father.
Performance
The song is mainly performed with piano instrumentation.
Award Recognition
"100 Years" was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 2005 Grammy Awards.
Live Performance
Despite the song's theme of aging, Ondrasik often jokes in concerts that he still feels like he's 15, the age at which the song begins.
Commercial Use
The song was used in commercials for JP Morgan Chase and retirement insurance.
Cover Version
Numerous artists have covered "100 Years," including the Piano Guys and David Archuleta.

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  • Annie Bolt
    Annie Bolt
    Throwback Thursday !!! My husband and I just heard it while having breakfast in Lake Placid and we were sniffling, well ... at least I was ! Donovan Cywilko ... enjoy EVERY moment !!!! I'm sure other Westhill 2012 grad would love this...pass it on.. Tammy Jacobs O'Brien, Gwen Schoenborn Conway, Maryellen Rickert Sheridan, Brenna Rainone, Mary Jo Barnello, Danelle Applegate Dillon, Dawn Casazza, Joan Gillespie Burke, Kathleen Dillon, Alex Conway, Christian Barnello, Laura Susan, Diane Tefel Nanno, Lisa Coffin Racciatti, Mary Jane Lowery, Meg Dwyer, Nancy Zaepfel Bush, Owen Nicola, Ryan Conroy, Shannon Scutari, Sydney Murphy, Tammy Jacobs O'Brien, Tim Sheridan 
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