The Reason
Hoobastank Lyrics
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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
I've found a reason for me
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
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
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
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
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
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
The song “The Reason” by Hoobastank, explores the innate feeling of regret and the desire for redemption. The lyrics of this song admit to the mistakes the person has made, and uses the love of another person as motivation to work towards becoming a better individual, “I'm not a perfect person, there's many things I wish I didn't do, but I continue learning.” The song goes on to express the pain and hurt that the singer has caused the person they love, as well as the regret for those actions. Despite the pain caused, the singer urges forgiveness, “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.”
The chorus of the song repeats the central message, “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.” The “you” referred to in this song is the one person that inspires the singer to move forward and create a better version of themselves. The repeated line, “And the reason is you,” reinforces the importance of this person to the singer's life.
Overall, “The Reason” by Hoobastank is a powerful expression of regret, redemption, and forgiveness. The song is not only relatable, but it also serves as a reminder that it is possible to grow and change from our past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a perfect person
I acknowledge that I have flaws and make mistakes.
There's many things I wish I didn't do
I regret my actions and wish I could undo them.
But I continue learning
I'm trying to improve, grow, and learn from my mistakes.
I never meant to do those things to you
I didn't intend to hurt you or cause you pain.
And so I have to say before I go
Before I leave or say goodbye, I need to express something important.
That I just want you to know
I need you to understand and believe what I'm about to say.
I've found a reason for me
I discovered something that inspires and motivates me.
To change who I used to be
To transform myself and become a better person.
A reason to start over new
A new beginning, a fresh start, a chance to improve.
And the reason is you
You, the person I'm talking to, are the reason for all of this.
I'm sorry that I hurt you
I apologize for the pain and suffering I caused you.
It's something I must live with everyday
I bear the burden of guilt and remorse every day.
And all the pain I put you through
I acknowledge and take responsibility for causing you pain.
I wish that I could take it all away
I want to erase the harm I caused and make things right.
And be the one who catches all your tears
I want to support you emotionally, to be there for you when you're sad or hurt.
That's why I need you to hear
I hope that you'll listen to me and understand my apology.
I've found a reason to show
I discovered something that motivates me to reveal a new side of myself.
A side of me you didn't know
A part of myself that you haven't seen or experienced before.
A reason for all that I do
A motivation that fuels and guides all of my actions and decisions.
And the reason is you
You, the person I'm speaking to, are the driving force behind my transformation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Light Hesse, Daniel B. Estrin, Douglas Sean Robb, Markku J. Lappalainen
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@chengkentze126
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
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'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
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
Thats why I need you to hear
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
and the reason is You [x3]
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
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
@nathadecoco_
Lyrics
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
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'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
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
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
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
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
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
@desihandayani6791
LYRICS
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
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'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
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
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
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
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
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
@tejaskakade1695
Lyrics:
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
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'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
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
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
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
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
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
@drummerboy5738
"The Reason"
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
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'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
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
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
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
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
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
@j.r4381
It’s September 5, 2023 and I still love this song till this day. I can’t forget the memories that I had with my kids mother 10 years are hard to let go just like that. I still have so much love for you and wish the best for you some part of me wish that we were still together, but every time I hear this song, it brings me to tears out of everything I’ve been through with you
@isseyvensamynaden4274
Here today😂😂😂❤
@ericalidgey871
Weird I just listen to this song today too
@dukarlida5976
Same here
@thuamzakamkhuptong3503
@@isseyvensamynaden4274 noob
@thuamzakamkhuptong3503
@@ericalidgey871 noob
@chengkentze126
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
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'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
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
Thats why I need you to hear
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
and the reason is You [x3]
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
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
@vinanaomitarigan6441
Cheng Ken Tze
@andreacatarine7226
thanks you
@DavyOordijk
Cheng Ken Tze cheers mate