The Reason

55 ContributorsTranslations
Español
Português
Deutsch

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