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The Reason Lyrics

The eighth track of Hoobastank’s 2003 album of the same name, and the second single from the album. “The Reason” is a pop-rock ballad about someone who regrets harming a loved one in some way and hopes to… Read More 

[Verse 1]

I'm not a perfect person

There's many things I wish I didn't do

But I continue learning

I never meant to do those things to you

And so I have to say before I go

That I just want you to know

[Chorus]

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

And the reason is you

[Verse 2]

I'm sorry that I hurt you

It's something I must live with every day

And all the pain I put you through

I wish that I could take it all away

And be the one who catches all your tears

That's why I need you to hear

[Chorus]

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

And the reason is you

[Post-Chorus]

And the reason is you

And the reason is you

And the reason is you

[Break]

I'm not a perfect person

I never meant to do those things to you

And so I have to say before I go

That I just want you to know

[Chorus]

I've found a reason for me

To change who I used to be

A reason to start over new

And the reason is you

I've found a reason to show

A side of me you didn't know

A reason for all that I do

And the reason is you