The Reason
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
In this song, the two women are expressing their gratitude and love to someone special who has made a significant impact in their lives. The lyrics explain that the singer was once lost, indulging in excess, until they met the person who served as their wake-up call. The lyrics convey how the person in question pulled the singer out of a dark place and gave them reason to live. Prior to meeting this person, the singer admits to dabbling in misadventures, as they assert that they were both wicked and wild. Though this person was not the direct cause of the singer's downfall, they are responsible for bringing them back to a place of purpose.
The chorus is a reflection of the singer's gratitude and assurance that the person in question is the reason for their purpose, joy, and happiness. They are the reason the singer wakes up and sleeps soundly every day. The singer expresses their desire and admiration for the person, stating that they would do anything to please them, with the assurance that their love is reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
I figured it out
I finally understand
I was high and low and everything in between
I experienced extreme emotions
I was wicked and wild but baby you know what I mean
I had bad behavior, but you understand me
'Til there was you yeah you
You brought me to a better place in my life
Something went wrong
Something bad happened
I made a deal with the devil for an empty I.O.U.
I did something bad and got nothing in return
Been to hell and back but an angel was looking through
I went through a tough time, but you were there for me
It was you yeah you
You were the one who helped me
It's all because of you
Everything good in my life is because of you
You are the reason
You are the source of my happiness and success
You are the reason I wake up every day
You give me a reason to keep going
And sleep through the night
You give me peace and security
In the middle of the night (in the middle of the night)
Even when things get tough
I'm going down 'cause I adore you
I am deeply in love with you
I want to floor you
I want to impress you
I'm giving it up
I'm stopping my bad behavior for you
No more running around spinning my wheel
I'm not wasting time anymore
You came out of my dream and you made it real
You made my dreams come true
I know what I feel
I am sure of my love for you
You are the only reason
You are the only thing that matters to me
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh yeah
I am expressing my love for you
Ooh, the reason
You are everything to me
Lyrics © FRANAM PUB ADMINISTRATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Greg Wells, Mark Hudson, Carole King
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@abuobada7234
Aren't we the luckiest generation for having CD and other great singers to grow up with? Waiting for the album to be released, rushing to buy the cassette, being amazed with every new song! We are lucky aren't we?
@wazai8447
that's true!!!!!!!!!!
@sammycarlosbaraza1789
Cheers and Amen Pal. Yes we were. Indeed we were lucky
@ContentGrassyMountain-vv9ro
Absolutely ❤
@JordanZacarias32
Nobody can hit those notes like Celine Dion. She is a gift from above.
@aldw1
This CD marked my childhood. <3
@rosiep3209
And my teenagehood.
@Robsmith6640
It's a lovely song ❤️
@wilsoncolton3125
Very good song
@agatakudlinska957
My too ❤