No Reason
Against All Authority Lyrics
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Your words & actions left me confused
The way you think about things makes the mad
You tried to teach me your version of bad
I never saw the reasons for your hate
I don't think you had one any way
Now I'm older, opinionated and I'm strong
So shut your mouth and listen to this song
And I know I can't change you with this song
But maybe I can make you stop to think
We're all connected, you're just the weakest link
Conditioned to hate without a reason
I don't understand what you believe in
No color, no race, no religion, no creed
No reason to hate, why can't you see?
In Against All Authority's song No Reason, the lead vocalist expresses their frustration with a person who they grew up with that held hateful beliefs. The singer felt confused and hurt by the words and actions of this person, as their reasoning for their hateful beliefs were not clear, and they were trying to instill these harmful beliefs onto the singer. As the singer matured, they grew to be opinionated and strong, and they were able to recognize that the way this person thought about things was fundamentally incorrect.
The singer acknowledges that they may not be able to change this person's beliefs with just a song, but they hope to make them stop and think about their actions and the impact they have. The singer emphasizes that we are all connected, and that hate towards another person based on their race, religion, or creed is baseless and harmful.
Overall, the lyrics of No Reason express a message of understanding and unity, while also condemning hate and prejudice. The singer's journey from confusion and hurt to strength and conviction is a powerful message for listeners to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
It was never easy growing up with you
My childhood was difficult due to your behavior and actions.
Your words & actions left me confused
I was often perplexed by your behavior and statements.
The way you think about things makes the mad
Your thought process is very infuriating.
You tried to teach me your version of bad
You attempted to instill me with your unjustifiable values of evil.
I never saw the reasons for your hate
I could never find any reason for your animosity.
I don't think you had one any way
I don't believe you had any concrete motive for your hatred.
Now I'm older, opinionated and I'm strong
I am now an adult and feel strongly about my beliefs.
So shut your mouth and listen to this song
Please be quiet and pay attention to the message of this song.
Your way of thinking is fucking wrong
Your mindset is completely incorrect.
And I know I can't change you with this song
I understand that you may not be swayed by this song.
But maybe I can make you stop to think
Perhaps I can encourage you to pause and contemplate.
We're all connected, you're just the weakest link
As members of society, we are linked together and you are the least constructive part of it.
Conditioned to hate without a reason
Trained to loathe without logic or justification.
I don't understand what you believe in
I am confused about your beliefs.
No color, no race, no religion, no creed
We should not discriminate based on factors such as color, race, religion, or doctrine.
No reason to hate, why can't you see?
There is no justification for hate, why can't you grasp that?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATT MERCADO
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