99
Toto
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Can't eat, can't sleep, can't seem to find time anymore Somewhere she weeps, her hair gently brushes the floor I know my way, I know that I'll find her somehow [Chorus] Angela carries me back to the time When I knew that her love was still mine Angela's holding the child in her womb And I pray that she will be calling soon Cold moon, dark sky, I'm watching my mind disappear She sits alone, not knowing that I am so near Why can't she hear my voice as I call out her name [Chorus] It's a silly situation, it's just infatuation, no need to be sorry Can't eat, can't sleep, can't seem to find time anymore Somewhere she weeps, her hair gently brushes the floor I know my way, I know that I'll find her somehow [Chorus] It's a silly situation, it's just infatuation, no need to be sorry
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"99" was released as a single by Toto in 1979.
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AlbumThe song comes from their second studio album, "Hydra."
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the George Lucas directed movie "THX 1138" which depicts a dystopian future.
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Unique StyleUnlike many of Toto’s songs, "99" is not a classic rock but instead it falls under the new wave genre.
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Song MeaningIt's a love song written for a woman who lives in a very sterile and controlled world.
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Version DifferencesThe single and album versions of the song are very different, with the single version being a lot shorter and having a faster tempo.
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Too Different for FansSome initial Toto fans were disappointed by the track because it was a departure from their more conventional, rock sound.
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“99” ThemeThe use of the number '99' was inspired by the nameless, number-coded people in "THX 1138."
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Music VideoThe music video for “99” was among the first to be aired on Music Television (MTV) in 1981.
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Critic's ResponseDespite being a departure from Toto's typical sound, the song was well received by music critics.
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Nostalgic ValueThe song has appeared in numerous 80's compilation albums, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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