The Reason
Céline Dion & Carole King Lyrics
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I was high and low and everything in between
I was wicked and wild, baby, you know what I mean
Till there was you, yeah, you
Something went wrong
I made a deal with the devil for an empty I.O.U.
Been to hell and back, but an angel was looking through
It's all because of you
You are the reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
In the middle of the night
I'm going down 'cause I adore you
I want to floor you
I'm giving it up
No more running around spinning my wheel
You came out of my dream and you made it real
I know what I feel
It's you
It's all because of you
You are the reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
In the middle of the night
I'm going down 'cause I want you
I want to touch you
I want to floor you
You are the reason, baby
You are the reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
The lyrics to "The Reason" by Céline Dion and Carole King depict the transformation of the singer's wild and reckless nature to a newfound sense of purpose and stability that is rooted in their love for another person. The first verse establishes the singer's former state of being as someone who was "high and low and everything in between" and "wicked and wild." However, they were changed by the love of their partner and they credit them as being the reason for this change. The second verse hints at the singer's past struggles with the mention of making a deal with the devil for an empty I.O.U. and going to hell and back, yet an angel (presumably their partner) was there watching over them. The chorus repeats the affirmation that the partner is the reason they wake up every day and sleep through the night.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of surrender and submission to the power of love, particularly in the lines "I'm giving it up/No more running around spinning my wheel" and "I want to floor you." The singer is willing to sacrifice their former way of life for the love they have found. There is also a sense of desperation and urgency in the repeated line "you are the reason," emphasizing the importance of their partner in their life.
Overall, "The Reason" is a love song that explores the transformative power of love and how it can inspire change within a person. It highlights the importance of having someone to rely on and the ways in which love can give one's life newfound meaning and direction.
Line by Line Meaning
I figured it out
I finally understand
I was high and low and everything in between
I experienced both extremes of emotions
I was wicked and wild, baby, you know what I mean
I had indulgent and reckless behavior
Till there was you, yeah, you
Until I met you, I didn't change
Something went wrong
Something bad happened
I made a deal with the devil for an empty I.O.U.
I made a bad trade with no real benefits
Been to hell and back, but an angel was looking through
I faced many difficulties, but you helped me through
It was you, yeah, you
You are the person who helped me
It's all because of you
Everything good that happened to me is because of you
You are the reason
You are the cause
You are the reason I wake up every day
You are the motivation for me to start the day
And sleep through the night
And the peace that helps me to rest well
The reason
The cause of it all
In the middle of the night
Sometimes, in the middle of the night
I'm going down 'cause I adore you
I get overwhelmed because of my love for you
I want to floor you
I want to impress you
I'm giving it up
I'm relinquishing control
No more running around spinning my wheel
No more aimless efforts
You came out of my dream and you made it real
You are the realization of everything I ever wanted
I know what I feel
I am sure about my emotions
It's you
You are the cause of my feelings
You are the reason
You are the cause
You are the reason I wake up every day
You are the motivation for me to start the day
And sleep through the night
And the peace that helps me to rest well
The reason
The cause of it all
In the middle of the night
Sometimes, in the middle of the night
I'm going down 'cause I want you
My desire for you is overwhelming
I want to touch you
I want to feel close to you
I want to floor you
I want to impress you
You are the reason, baby
You are the cause, my dear
You are the reason
You are the cause
You are the reason I wake up every day
You are the motivation for me to start the day
And sleep through the night
And the peace that helps me to rest well
The reason
The cause of it all
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adityafarhanhasibuan2690
I figured it out
I was high and low and everything in between
I was wicked and wild, baby, you know what I mean
Till there was you, yeah, you
Something went wrong
I made a deal with the devil for an empty I.O.U.
Been to hell and back, but an angel was looking through
It was you, yeah, you
It's all because of you
You are the reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
In the middle of the night
I'm going down 'cause I adore you
I want to floor you
I'm giving it up
No more running around spinning my wheel
You came out of my dream and made it real
I know what I feel
It's you
It's all because of you
You are the reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
In the middle of the night
I'm going down 'cause I want you
I want to touch you
I want to floor you
You are the reason, baby
You are the reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
@henrymurphychronicles2488
Celine Dion's voice is simply immaculate! No one can sing like herr!!
@LUckybones25
Goosebumps every time!
@j-art0221
smooth as butter. She's like gliding through the notes effortlessly. Damn, so good.
@krammiet7494
celine is the most impressionable singer in the world. its easy to copy her technique. see katrina velarde, ariana grande, nicole of pussycat dolls, and so many others can copy her anyday.
@voidvoid6662
Carole wrote this song for Celine. She was not supposed to be part of this performance but Celine asked her to join on stage and Carole graciously accepted the duet. They’re such an amazing and sweet girl friends.
@brittlangford9462
Bryan Lee I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure Carole wanted Aerosmith to do this song haha. Steven Tyler declined- and I think Celine Dion is just perfect.
@jorelaure526
It was written for Aerosmith and not for Celine
@annettemartin766
Céline held no grudges and even requested Carole to duet with her. Amazing lady.
@withthistearmarquis3065
@Britt Langford and Rene and Celine declin to do the song i don't want to miss a thing and Steven Tyler take this song.
@SarumanDeWhite
All wrong.
Aerosmith was to have gotten this song, and Céline, I don’t wanna miss a thing.
Carole sent wrongly.