The Reason
14. 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
In "The Reason" by Hoobastank, the singer admits to not being a perfect person and having made mistakes that have hurt someone else. However, he also acknowledges that he is learning and growing from those mistakes, and has found a reason to change for the better – and that reason is the person he hurt. He apologizes for the pain he has caused and wishes he could take it all away, but instead he wants to be the person who is there to support and comfort the other person.
The chorus repeats that he has found a reason – the person he hurt – to change who he used to be and start over with a new and better version of himself. He emphasizes that this person is the reason for all that he does, and that he has found a side of himself that he didn't know before. Despite his imperfections and mistakes, he wants the other person to know that they are the reason for his transformation and newfound purpose.
Overall, the song is about acknowledging one's faults and past mistakes, but also realizing that there is hope for change and growth. It highlights the importance of personal accountability and taking responsibility for one's actions, but also emphasizes the power of love and forgiveness in helping someone become a better person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a perfect person
I acknowledge that I have flaws and imperfections
There's many things I wish I didn't do
I regret my past actions and behaviors
But I continue learning
I am committed to personal growth and self-improvement
I never meant to do those things to you
I did not intend to cause you harm or pain
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
Before we part ways, I need to express how I feel
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
You have inspired me to become a better person and start fresh
I'm sorry that I hurt you
I apologize for any pain or suffering I caused you
It's something I must live with everyday
I bear the burden of my actions and the consequences that come with them
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
I regret the pain and suffering I caused you and wish I could undo it
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I want to be there for you and support you through your struggles
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
You have brought out a new and positive side of me, and you are the motivation behind everything I do
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
You are the source of my inspiration and the reason why I want to be a better person
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Light Hesse, Daniel B. Estrin, Douglas Sean Robb, Markku J. Lappalainen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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