The Reason
$tragedy$ Lyrics
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Your bare skin as you sleep
I lay silent hardly breathing
I don’t want you to wake up
No, not yet
I don’t think I’m ready
To face the day without you around
That does not travel by telephone lines
Don’t wake up, drift a bit longer in the realm of dreams
And don’t you fret, I am here to guard them and do
The worrying for two anyway
So much to worry about with each and every day
The great barrier reef died, a bombing again, letters from the tax office arrived today
And you came late at night and you were not picking up my calls
And I knew you’d drive without your glasses on
I’d never really prayed but I did when my best friend was in the hospital
He’s gone now so I guess there is no use in talking to the heavens above about us, is there?
Yet sometimes I do
I can’t afford to lose you
Somehow this terror is so brand new
This is no prison, it’s a vast, a wide open sky
Love is the reason we live and die
This is no prison, it’s a vast, a wide open sky
Love is the reason we live and die
This is no prison, it’s a vast, a wide open sky
Love is the reason we live and die
The lyrics of $tragedy$'s song "The Reason" convey a sense of fear, worry, and a deep connection to someone. The song begins with a description of a peaceful moment, with the singer observing their loved one sleeping and not wanting them to wake up just yet. They express their hesitation and feeling of unpreparedness to face the day without the presence of this person. While messages can be sent through technology, there is a unique warmth and intimacy that cannot be conveyed through telephone lines.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their concern about the various troubles and anxieties of everyday life. They mention specific distressing events such as the death of the Great Barrier Reef, bombings, and letters from the tax office. They also reveal their worry about their loved one driving without glasses and about them coming late at night without answering their calls. The singer reflects on their newfound habit of praying when their best friend was in the hospital, although their friend has passed away, making them question the efficacy of praying about their own relationship.
Despite the emotions of fear and worry expressed throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that their love is a reason to live and die. They describe love as a vast and wide-open sky, highlighting that their connection with this person is not a prison but something that gives them purpose and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
There’s a sunbeam tickling
A beam of sunlight gently touching
Your bare skin as you sleep
The exposed surface of your body while you are in slumber
I lay silent hardly breathing
I lie in silence, barely taking in breath
I don’t want you to wake up
I wish for you to remain asleep
No, not yet
Please, not yet
I don’t think I’m ready
I don't believe I am prepared
To face the day without you around
To confront the day without your presence
Sure we’ll send messages but there’s a certain warmth
Although we will exchange messages, there's a specific comfort
That does not travel by telephone lines
That doesn't transmit through phone connections
Don’t wake up, drift a bit longer in the realm of dreams
Continue to sleep, linger a while in the domain of dreams
And don’t you fret, I am here to guard them and do
And don't worry, I am here to protect your dreams and to
The worrying for two anyway
Take on the burden of worrying for both of us
So much to worry about with each and every day
There's numerous concerns to be anxious about every single day
The great barrier reef died, a bombing again, letters from the tax office arrived today
The Great Barrier Reef has perished, another bombing occurred, and I received letters from the tax office today
And you came late at night and you were not picking up my calls
You arrived late at night and ignored my phone calls
And I knew you’d drive without your glasses on
And I was aware that you would drive without wearing your glasses
I’d never really prayed but I did when my best friend was in the hospital
I had never truly prayed before, but I did when my closest friend was hospitalized
He’s gone now so I guess there is no use in talking to the heavens above about us, is there?
He has passed away, so I suppose there is no point in talking to the divine about our situation, is there?
Yet sometimes I do
However, sometimes I still do
I can’t afford to lose you
I cannot bear to lose you
Somehow this terror is so brand new
In some way, this fear feels entirely fresh and unfamiliar
This is no prison, it’s a vast, a wide open sky
This is not a confinement, but rather an expansive, boundless sky
Love is the reason we live and die
Love is the cause behind our existence and mortality
This is no prison, it’s a vast, a wide open sky
This is not a confinement, but rather an expansive, boundless sky
Love is the reason we live and die
Love is the cause behind our existence and mortality
This is no prison, it’s a vast, a wide open sky
This is not a confinement, but rather an expansive, boundless sky
Love is the reason we live and die
Love is the cause behind our existence and mortality
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@alvincay100
"Was it with a gun and not in a place called Chicago?"
OK. I wasn't laughing until that line. HAHAHA.
@lanyi3374
Same!
@arikjeffcoat8112
That's the funniest part.
@HyperZhou
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@lukasz1kier
@@HyperZhou Chicago - despite very strict gun restriction, to the point where its almost imposible to buy a legal gun - has titanic problems gun violence.
@HyperZhou
@@lukasz1kier Okay thanks you I'm from Canada so this joke made no sense lmao.
@fatdaddydubb9441
I don't think people realize the depth of this video. It's....perfect.
@SouthernInquirer55
Right you are.
@kyleshuler2929
Pretty sad that brilliant political humor like this only has a handful of veiws on youtube but garbage like Colbert is mainstream.
@Person-ro6uh
@@kyleshuler2929 I used to watch the daily show and Colbert report when they were on CC a lot when I was younger. They both suck sooo much now.