The Reason
Carole King/Celine Dion Lyrics
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I was high and low and everything in between
I was wicked and wild but baby you know what I mean
'Til 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
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 (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 (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 (baby)
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
(You are the reason)
You are the only reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, (oh yeah) the reason
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh yeah
Oh (you are the reason) oh yeah
Ooh, the reason
Because of you, emotional, ooh
The lyrics to Carole King/Celine Dion's song "The Reason" tell a story about a transformative love that has helped the singer achieve balance in their life. They describe the ups and downs of the character's journey, the moments of wickedness and wildness, and the times when he or she had to make a deal with the devil. Through it all, the singer encounters an angel who sees through their difficult times, and that angel is identified as "you."
The singer attributes all their growth and emotional stability to "you," the reason why they wake up each morning and sleep peacefully at night. They describe going down in the middle of the night, adoring "you" and wanting to touch and floor them. With "you" as the reason behind their newfound emotional equilibrium, the character announces that they are giving up their old ways and not spinning their wheels anymore.
Overall, the lyrics portray a love that serves as a stabilizing force in the character's life, grounding them from their highs and lows, and providing a sense of purpose and direction as they move through life.
Line by Line Meaning
I figured it out
Realizing the reason behind my emotions
I was high and low and everything in between
Experiencing different emotions
I was wicked and wild but baby you know what I mean
Having an intense and unpredictable nature that only you understand
'Til there was you yeah you
Finding true love after experiencing various emotions
Something went wrong
Experiencing a difficult situation
I made a deal with the devil for an empty I.O.U.
Making a bad decision with negative consequences
Been to hell and back but an angel was looking through
Going through tough times with the help of loved ones
It was you yeah you
Being grateful for the love and support of your partner
It's all because of you
Acknowledging that the positive changes in your life are due to the influence of your partner
You are the reason
Expressing your love and gratitude towards your partner
You are the reason I wake up every day
Acknowledging that your partner is the motivation for your everyday life
And sleep through the night
Feeling peace and comfort knowing your partner is with you
In the middle of the night (in the middle of the night)
Expressing how deeply your partner affects you at any time of day or night
I'm going down 'cause I adore you
Feeling overwhelmed by your love for your partner
I want to floor you
Wanting to express your love for your partner in a big way
I'm giving it up
Giving up your previous lifestyle to prioritize your relationship
No more running around spinning my wheel
Ending the pattern of aimless and meaningless activity
You came out of my dream and you made it real
Finding that your partner has made your life infinitely better than you had imagined
I know what I feel
Having absolute clarity about your emotions
You are the only reason
Believing that your partner is the sole reason for your happiness
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh yeah
Expressing intense emotion with repetition and emphasis
Lyrics © FRANAM PUB ADMINISTRATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Greg Wells, Mark Hudson, Carole King
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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.