You're The Reason Why
The Rubettes Lyrics
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But things you do don't always make me cry
The things you do they don't always hurt me
But when they hurt me you're the reason why
The things you do are without reason
The things for me to do is let it lie
But when I lie the pain ain't easin'
You know the reason you're the reason why.
Sometime's I'm up sometime's I'm down
Sometime's I don't know where I'm going anyway
Sometimes I feel just like a clown
And I don't know where I'm going
And I just don't know the way
The things you say don't always hurt me
. . .
Sometimes I'm up sometimes I feel just like a clown
And I know just where I'm going
And I just don't know the way
The things you say don't always hurt me
The Rubettes's song "You're The Reason Why" depicts a love-hate relationship between two people. The opening lines of the song talks about how the things the other person says may not always hurt them, but the things they do can definitely cause them pain. The lyrics go on to state that the actions of the other person are often inexplicable, and the only thing left for the singer to do is to "let it lie".
The chorus of the song declares that when the other person causes them pain, they are the reason why. In the second verse, the singer expresses their confusion about their own feelings and direction in life, saying that they sometimes feel like a clown and don't know where they're going. However, they still insist that the words of the other person do not always cause harm.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're The Reason Why" conveys a sense of emotional turmoil caused by the actions of a loved one. While the words they speak may not hurt all the time, when they do, it becomes unbearable. The confusion and uncertainty expressed by the singer further emphasizes the complex and conflicting emotions of this relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The things you say don't always hurt me
Not all your words have a negative effect on me.
But things you do don't always make me cry
Your actions don't always cause me to weep.
The things you do they don't always hurt me
Your deeds don't always cause me pain.
But when they hurt me you're the reason why
Whenever I'm hurt because of your actions, you're the cause.
The things you do are without reason
Your deeds often lack justification.
The things for me to do is let it lie
In many instances, it's best for me to let things go.
But when I lie the pain ain't easin'
However, when I try to ignore or deny the hurt, it doesn't go away.
You know the reason you're the reason why.
You know that your actions are the root cause of my pain.
Sometimes I'm up sometimes I'm down
There are moments when I feel happy and other times when I feel sad.
Sometimes I don't know where I'm going anyway
Occasionally, I feel lost or unsure of my direction in life.
Sometimes I feel just like a clown
In certain situations, I feel foolish or embarrassed.
And I don't know where I'm going
I'm often unclear about my destination.
And I just don't know the way
Sometimes, I have no idea how to get where I need to go.
Sometimes I'm up sometimes I feel just like a clown
At times, my emotional state can shift dramatically.
And I know just where I'm going
But even when I have a clear plan, I still struggle with doubts and insecurity.
And I just don't know the way
I may have a destination in mind, but the path to get there is unclear or confusing.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAMES WILLIAMS, JOHN GEORGE RICHARDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@myzerta
The things you say
don't always hurt me
But things you do
don't always make me cry
The things you do
they don't always hurt me
But when they hurt me
you're the reason why
The things you do
are without reason
The things for me
to do is let it lie
But when I lie
the pain ain't easin'
You know the reason
you're the reason why
Sometime's I'm up
sometime's I'm down
Sometime's I don't know where I'm going anyway
Sometimes I feel
just like a clown
And I don't know where I'm going
And I just don't know the way
The things you say
don't always hurt me
But things you do
don't always make me cry
The things you do
they don't always hurt me
But when they hurt me
you're the reason why
Sometime's I'm up
Sometimes I feel
just like a clown
And I don't know where I'm going
And I just don't know the way
The things you say
don't always hurt me
The things you say
don't always hurt me
But things you do
don't always make me cry
The things you do
they don't always hurt me
But when they hurt me
you're the reason why.
@meikotto9101
Als kleiner Junge hatte ich die Cassette Sign of the Times
Und 30 Jahre spĂ€ter schenkt mir mein Vater die CD. Die Emotionen die dann hochkommen kann man nicht beschreibenâ€
@lhaaiah2707
Je les aie vu en concert a l'Olympia en 74 ou 75 c'était l'hystérie Totale dans la salle on n'entendait presque pas la musique ! on s'est bien défoulé ce concert là !!!
@andyboyd126
Sugar Baby Love might have been a number 1 but You're The Reason Why is their best song, imo.
@guachatierna
Tony has a clear and beautiful voice!
@patabule
Mon tout premier disque, "sugar baby love" offert pour une fĂȘte (anniv ou noel, je ne sais plus...), j'Ă©tais plutĂŽt jeune lĂ , mais ça m'a marquĂ© au fer rouge ce disque. Je les ai tous fait par la suite... Je regrette bien que l'on ne prĂ©sente que les tubes diffusĂ©s sur les radios Ă l'Ă©poque, parce qu'il y a de ces perles sur ces albums !!!! En tout cas, c'est flashback dans les oreilles ce soir !!! Merci pour tous ces commentaires forts intĂ©ressants !!!
@Theileflottante
When I was a kid I heard this and have been a fan since. My classmates preferred Smokie and Status Quo but this was music to me.
@raymondbouverat8633
Fantastic band, the Rubettes, good songs, lots of sarcasm, and qualities. Tony Thorpe very good here.Back in the times I was rushing to the store to buy their records
@darlahaines6928
The Rubettes are brand new to me! So far I like their country music the best. So sad they splintered up over artistic differences. Thanking God they're on You Tube!
@dinghyyoung
GREW UP WITH THIS BAND THEY WERE AWESOME
@petradevries8839
theire still perform alan with his band and john etc with the other band 2022 troubles again in court sad.