Reasons
Bush Lyrics


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Watch the water feed the soil so the circle is complete :: See what you have become is the earth beneath my feet :: Are there any stains on your alabaster feet :: What's the space between what you want and what you need :: So you'll never be lonely again :: Never be lonely again :: Waiting for this love to bring me close to you :: Waiting for this love to bring me close to you :: Who are you and where are you in my life? :: I was wondering how much of me is still alive :: I don't even know if I can swim again :: You know how cold we get with all this struggling :: Try to find ourselves see what is real it gets so hard at times to know just what to feel :: Never be lonely again never be lonely again :: Waiting for this love to bring me close to you :: Waiting for this love to bring me close to you :: Watch the water bleed the soil :: Albinoed by the sun we will try to keep our feet :: In the face of what we've done :: Try to find ourselves see just what we have made :: Tell me what you want and what you have betrayed :: Home is still the place that we love the most :: Home is where you are :: Home is where you are :: Waiting for this love




Overall Meaning

Reasons by Bush is a song that speaks about the circle of life and human relationships. The first two lines of the song, "Watch the water feed the soil so the circle is complete, See what you have become is the earth beneath my feet," suggest the idea of the cyclical nature of life. The water that feeds the soil gives life to the plants, which die and become part of the earth. Similarly, people are born, live their lives, and eventually die. What they become is the earth that others walk on, bringing the cycle full circle.


The song also speaks about the struggle of finding oneself and the desire for human connection. The lines, "Who are you and where are you in my life? I was wondering how much of me is still alive," express the confusion and uncertainty of one's identity. The desire to be close to someone, "Waiting for this love to bring me close to you," highlights the importance of human connection and the search for a sense of belonging.


The song concludes by emphasizing the importance of home, a place that we love the most, where we find ourselves, and where we feel most comfortable, safe, and secure. The final lines of the song, "Home is still the place that we love the most, Home is where you are," emphasize the significance of human relationships and the feelings of warmth and comfort that come from being close to those we love and care for.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch the water feed the soil so the circle is complete
The cycles of life and nature are interconnected, and the nourishment of the earth comes from the water, which is essential for the cycle to be completed.


See what you have become is the earth beneath my feet
We are all made of the same elements as the earth, and our connection to it is significant as it gives us a sense of belonging and grounding.


Are there any stains on your alabaster feet
Is there any guilt or shame that you carry, any imperfections that you try to hide and protect from others.


What's the space between what you want and what you need
What is the difference between our desires and what we truly require, and what are the consequences of not reconciling them.


So you'll never be lonely again
The longing for companionship and the fear of loneliness, which can drive us to seek connection and love with others.


Waiting for this love to bring me close to you
The anticipation and hopefulness that comes with waiting for a connection with someone, and the vulnerability that accompanies it.


Who are you and where are you in my life?
The search for identity and meaning in relationships and life, and the uncertainties of finding them.


I was wondering how much of me is still alive
The introspection and contemplation of one's own existence, and the realization that parts of oneself may have died or changed over time.


I don't even know if I can swim again
The doubt and uncertainty in one's own abilities, and the fear of failing or not being able to do something that was once easy.


You know how cold we get with all this struggling
The emotional toll that comes with hardship and perseverance, and the potential for it to harden oneself to the world.


Try to find ourselves see what is real it gets so hard at times to know just what to feel
The challenge of understanding one's own emotions and needs, and the difficulty of sifting through external stimuli to find truth.


Watch the water bleed the soil
The harshness of reality and the damage that can be done to the fragile balance of life and nature.


Albinoed by the sun we will try to keep our feet
The adversity and challenges of life can leave us weakened and vulnerable, but we must strive to stay grounded and persevere.


In the face of what we've done
The realization of past actions and their consequences, and the importance of facing them with honesty and accountability.


Try to find ourselves see just what we have made
The reflection and introspection required to understand the impact of one's actions and decisions on oneself and others.


Tell me what you want and what you have betrayed
The need for honesty and open communication in relationships and life, and the potential harm that can come from dishonesty and betrayal.


Home is still the place that we love the most
The importance of a sense of belonging and comfort in a place or with people that we consider our home.


Waiting for this love
The continued yearning and pursuit of love and connection, despite the challenges and uncertainties that come with it.




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Written by: GAVIN ROSSDALE

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