The song 99 was inspired by the George Lucas movie THX-1138 about a society where people were given numbers instead of names. The music video of “99” features the band in an all-white room dressed in white, a set piece designed around Lucas’ visionary film.
[Verse 1]
99, I've been waiting so long
Oh 99, where did we go wrong
Oh 99, (I...) I love you
99, I keep breaking your heart
Oh 99, how can we be apart
Oh 99, (I...) I love you
[Chorus]
I never thought it would happen, I feel quite the same
I don't want to hurt you anymore
I never knew it would work out, no one to blame
You know I love you, 99
[Verse 2]
99 (Whoo-ooh), you keep holding my hand
Oh 99, they don't know who I am
Oh 99, (I...) I love you
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Chorus]
I never thought it would happen, I feel quite the same
I don't want to hurt you anymore
I never knew it would work out, no one to blame
You know I love you, 99
[Verse 3]
99 (Whoo-ooh), I can't take it no more
Oh 99, oh we were so sure
Oh 99, (I...) I love you
[Outro]
99 (Whoo-ooh)
I love you
99
La la la la la la la la la
I love you
99 was written by David Paich.
99 was produced by James Guthrie & Tom Knox & Toto.