100 Yard Dash

Raphael Saadiq

About 100 Yard Dash

"100 Yard Dash" is a song by American recording artist Raphael Saadiq, released as a single on March 30, 2009, by Columbia Records. It was the second single from Saadiq's 2008 album The Way I See It. "100 Yard Dash" is an upbeat soul song about love as a fast, impulsive race. Although it did not chart, the song was well received by music critics.


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2010
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I tried to run but couldn't get too far
My heart is bumpin' but still runnin' in place
No matter how hard I try to get your touch
When you're away to love a girls is too much
But every time I run I oh so bad

But I'm running as still my heart's beatin' so fast
I heard that you could make a man change his plan
That's why I'm running fast, I'm running to honey your (dash)

I run for the heels, girl that you wore
How you appeal you see I never know
I told her folks (her love a double face)
Delight me a smoke so I can sing some jazz

Now here come in late, here come those eyes
And me the one I can never deny
I try to ?, move as I can
But I guess I need another plan
I need you lovin' baby, oh so bad

Girl I'm runnin' as (still') my heart's beatin' so fast
I heard that you could make a man change his plan
That's why I'm running fast, I'm running to honey your (dash)

Your love gets stronger
And it feels like everyday it's getting longer
I feel your love like a monkey on my back
Girl your honey's so big see I can feel the attack

Oh oh
I need some lovin'
I, I want your lovin'
I can have your lovin'
I need to, got to, got to have your lovin'

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Raphael Saadiq

Raphael Saadiq ( /səˈdiːk/) (born Charles Ray Wiggins; May 14, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and record producer. Saadiq has been a standard bearer for "old school" R&B since his early days as a member of the multiplatinum group Tony! Toni! Toné! He also produced songs of such artists as TLC, Joss Stone, D'Angelo, Mary J. Blige, and John Legend. more »

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Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ, ROBERT C. JR. OZUNA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Title and Authorship
"100 Yard Dash" is an R&B song. It was written and performed by American songwriter and singer, Raphael Saadiq.
Album Information
The song appears on the Grammy-nominated album, "The Way I See It," which was Saadiq's third studio album, released in 2008.
Song Duration
The track runs a total length of 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
Collaboration
The song features Stevie Wonder's harmonica player and was co-written with Robert C. Ozuna, an American producer, and drummer.
Genre
The song is categorized under the genres of soul, funk, and R&B, Raphael Saadiq's signature style.
Motown Sound
This track, like others in the album, borrows heavily from the Motown sound - a popular and influential music style in the USA during the 1960s.
Lyrics
The title "100 Yard Dash" is a metaphorical representation of the feeling of falling in love quickly, similar to a rapid, short-distance run.
Critical Reception
"100 Yard Dash" has received positive reviews from critics and has been praised for its energetic deliverance and nostalgic rhythms.
Live Performances
Saadiq performed the song on the "Late Show with David Letterman" in 2009, and it continues to be an essential part of his live performances.
Music Video
The official music video for "100 Yard Dash" was directed by Matthew Rolston, an American photographer and music video director.
Cover Arts
The record cover for Saadiq's album, "The Way I See It," where the song is featured, was inspired by the iconic design of Motown Records’ classic releases.

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