The Reason
Aceyalone Lyrics

Yeah
Aceyalone starts the song with an affirmation, a call to start the music.

You want to know the reason
Aceyalone addresses the listener by suggesting that there's something they want to know.

You want to know the reason
Aceyalone repeats himself, emphasizing that there's important information to follow.

The reason is we gotta have those guidelines
Aceyalone suggests that rules exist for good reason, and that there's importance in adhering to them.

I'ma break the guidelines
Aceyalone acknowledges that sometimes rules are meant to be broken, and that there's value in pushing boundaries.

I'ma move the barriers
Aceyalone suggests that obstacles are meant to be overcome, and that he's willing to tackle them head-on.

I'ma cross over the barricade
Aceyalone highlights that sometimes breaking rules and overcoming obstacles require substantial effort and commitment.

And we gotta have balance
Aceyalone points out that balance is key to success in life, and that it's important to maintain it.

The reason is balance
Aceyalone reaffirms that achieving balance is central to his message and its importance.

The reason is everything gotta be weighed out and smoothed out
Aceyalone clarifies that balance requires effort and attention, and that it takes time to refine.

And be in perfect harmony wit' each other
Aceyalone suggests that balance is only possible when all aspects of life are working together cohesively.

You know want I'm saying
Aceyalone uses a common phrase to check in with the listener and ensure that they understand what he's saying.

The energy gotta be there
Aceyalone emphasizes that energy is critical to success and that it must be present in order to achieve balance.

You know what I'm saying
Aceyalone reiterates the importance of understanding what he's saying and conveys the idea that the listener is a part of his message.

The reason is the hurt
Aceyalone references the pain and struggle that can come with striving for balance and breaking rules.

The reason is the hold
Aceyalone also highlights that sometimes holding on to something can be difficult and painful.

The walls, the windows, they got eyes, they got ears
Aceyalone points out that even inanimate objects have hidden qualities and that they too can be a part of the struggle for balance and growth.

The jabberwocky, the test of the manhood
Aceyalone references the idea of overcoming obstacles as a test of will and strength, and refers to a mythical creature to convey this idea.

We got the grandfather clock
Aceyalone uses a symbol of time to reference the notion that time is important and that it factors into the search for balance.

We gotta have time
Aceyalone emphasizes that time is a key component in the search for balance, and that it's important to make time for important things.

We gotta have the reason
Aceyalone reiterates that there's a cause for everything that he's saying and that there's a rationale behind his message.

We gotta know the march
Aceyalone suggests that there's a process to achieving balance and that it must be understood in order to succeed.

We gotta know about the faces, face the faces
Aceyalone highlights that part of achieving balance is understanding the people around oneself and the roles that they play.

We gotta have the hunt, the hunter has to die, the hunted has to die
Aceyalone references the idea of sacrifice and overcoming struggle in order to succeed in the search for balance.

So we have the thief in the night
Aceyalone uses another symbol to convey the idea of obstacles, and suggests that there can be unseen challenges in the search for balance.

We gotta have the thief
Aceyalone invokes the idea of obstacles and struggles once again, highlighting that they have an important role in the search for balance.

The reason is the thief
Aceyalone reaffirms the idea of obstacles, and highlights that they are an important component of his message.

The reason is it's all human language
Aceyalone emphasizes that the motivation for balance and breaking rules is universal and understood by all humans.

It's all human language
Aceyalone restates that the idea of balance and breaking rules is something that all humans can relate to and that it's universally understood.

It's for you, it's for him, it's for her, it's for all of us
Aceyalone suggests that his message is for everyone, and that everyone can benefit from striving for balance and breaking rules.

It's human language
Aceyalone reinforces the notion that the motivation for breaking rules and achieving balance is intrinsic to human nature and experience.

That's the reason
Aceyalone concludes the song with a powerful affirmation that his message is important and that the listener should pay attention.