The Reason
Aerosmith Lyrics


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You keep knockin' but you can't come in
The way you love I adore
You always come never know where you been
But a-now I'm here baby to even the score

You're up, you're down
You're always running in place
Triathlon if you please
You're always beggin' me for a taste
But I ain't up to snuff if you sneeze

Yak yak yak

Lord you give me the bends
Heads and tails
You're all out of love

[Chorus:]
Like the reason a dog
Has so many friends
He wags his tail instead of his tongue

Your older sister
She's a lot like you
She likes to grab my microphone
Now there ain't too much she won't do
Especially when we're all alone

You're up, you're down
You're always runnin' in place
Triathlon if you please
Her mind's on rewind and erase
You might get shot, babe
When you're shootin' the breeze

Yak yak yak

Lord you give me bends
You're heads and tails
Are calling for love

[Chorus x2]

Your older sister
She's a lot like you
And there ain't too much she won't do

There's always something
That you got to say
I lose my mind and then I surely fade away, yeah

Yak yak yak

Lord you give me the bends
You're heads and tails
Now look what you done





[Chorus x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aerosmith's song The Reason A Dog are quite playful and somewhat elusive in terms of meaning. At first, it seems like the singer is addressing someone who's trying to get into their life ("you keep knockin' but you can't come in"), but then it's revealed that the person has already been let in ("you always come never know where you been"). Despite this, the singer is willing to give this person a chance to make things equal between them.


The chorus brings in a playful metaphor about how a dog has so many friends because it wags its tail instead of talking. This can be interpreted as the singer preferring actions over words when it comes to this person. The second verse introduces the person's older sister, who is also a lot like them and prone to grabbing the singer's microphone. However, it's unclear whether this is a romantic or platonic relationship.


Throughout the song, there are references to the person's inconsistent behavior and tendency to talk too much ("yak yak yak"). The lines "you might get shot, babe/when you're shootin' the breeze" could suggest that the singer is starting to get fed up with the person's constant chatter. Overall, the lyrics to The Reason A Dog are quite fun and lighthearted, and seem to be mostly about choosing actions over words in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You keep knockin' but you can't come in
You continuously seek my attention, but you cannot have access to my feelings and emotions


The way you love I adore
I am fond of your love and affection for me


You always come never know where you been
You frequently visit me without any explanation of your whereabouts


But a-now I'm here baby to even the score
I am present to balance out our interactions, which have been one-sided lately


You're up, you're down
Your moods and emotions continually fluctuate


You're always running in place
You never seem to make progress or move forward in life


Triathlon if you please
You are always trying to juggle or succeed in multiple aspects of your life at once


You're always beggin' me for a taste
You continuously ask me for validation and attention


But I ain't up to snuff if you sneeze
I am not capable of handling your constant demands and expectations


Yak yak yak
You talk incessantly without making much sense


Lord you give me the bends
You cause me emotional distress


Heads and tails
You exhibit contrasting behaviors and thoughts


You're all out of love
Your actions towards me reflect a lack of love and care


[Chorus:]
The following lines are the chorus of the song


Like the reason a dog
Similar to the quality that makes a dog popular and likable


Has so many friends
Is the reason for having numerous acquaintances and companions


He wags his tail instead of his tongue
He expresses happiness and admiration by wagging his tail instead of talking


Your older sister
Your sibling, who is older than you


She's a lot like you
She has similar qualities and behavior like you


She likes to grab my microphone
She exhibits attention-seeking behavior towards me


Now there ain't too much she won't do
She can go to any extent to seek attention and validation


Especially when we're all alone
She is more likely to seek validation when no one is around


Her mind's on rewind and erase
She constantly relives her past and tries to erase it at the same time


You might get shot, babe
You might face potential danger or harm due to your behavior


When you're shootin' the breeze
When you are idle and talking without any purpose


There's always something
You always have something to say or do


That you got to say
That you feel the need to express or communicate


I lose my mind and then I surely fade away, yeah
Your constant need for attention and validation makes me disillusioned and disconnected from you


Now look what you done
Your behavior has resulted in negative consequences


[Chorus x2]
The following lines are the chorus repeated twice




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS B HAMILTON, STEVEN TYLER

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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
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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
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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



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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
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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

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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



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A reason to start over new
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I never meant to do those things to you
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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
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