The Reason
Celine Dion And Carole King Lyrics

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I figured it out
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

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 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Reason" by Celine Dion are about the realization of the singer that she was lost without the love of her life. She admits to being a wild person who has been to hell and back and made a deal with the devil, but seeing her lover saved her from an empty existence. Celine Dion tells the person that they are the reason she wakes up every day and sleeps through the night, as their love has made her dream a reality. She declares that she wants to touch them, floor them, and surrender to their love, and that they are the only reason she can feel emotional.

The song expresses deep emotions that often accompany being in love. Despite her past troubles and inner conflicts, Celine Dion finds peace in the arms of her beloved. The lyrics highlight how love can help us discover our true selves and bring clarity to a chaotic life. The song is a testament to the power of love to transform and heal a human soul.

Line by Line Meaning

I figured it out
I finally understand

I was high and low and everything in between
I experienced a range of emotions

I was wicked and wild but baby you know what I mean
I had a rebellious nature, but you understand me

'Til there was you yeah you
But then you entered my life

Something went wrong
I made a mistake

I made a deal with the devil for an empty I.O.U.
I made a bad bargain

Been to hell and back but an angel was looking through
I went through a difficult time, but you were there to help

It was you yeah you
You were my salvation

It's all because of you
You are the reason for everything

You are the reason
You are the cause

You are the reason I wake up every day
You are the reason I find motivation to start each day

And sleep through the night
You ease my anxieties and help me rest

The reason in the middle of the night
You are still the reason even when I am in distress

I'm going down 'cause I adore you
I am overwhelmed by my love for you

I want to floor you
I want to impress you and knock you off your feet

I'm giving it up
I am committing myself fully to you

No more running around spinning my wheel
I am done with aimlessly wandering without a purpose

You came out of my dream and you made it real
You brought my dreams to life

I know what I feel
My emotions are clear to me now

It's you
You are the one I love

You are the only reason
You are the sole influence on my life

Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, oh yeah
Expressing happiness and excitement about you

Ooh, the reason
You are truly the reason for my existence

Lyrics © FRANAM PUB ADMINISTRATION, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Greg Wells, Mark Hudson, Carole King

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@adityafarhanhasibuan2690

6y↑52

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

All comments from YouTube:

@henrymurphychronicles2488

4y↑195

Celine Dion's voice is simply immaculate! No one can sing like herr!!

@LUckybones25

3y↑10

Goosebumps every time!

@j-art0221

2y↑9

smooth as butter. She's like gliding through the notes effortlessly. Damn, so good.

@krammiet7494

48w

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

6y↑499

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

5y↑23

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

5y↑19

It was written for Aerosmith and not for Celine

@annettemartin766

5y↑20

Céline held no grudges and even requested Carole to duet with her. Amazing lady.

@withthistearmarquis3065

4y↑6

@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

4y↑11

All wrong.
Aerosmith was to have gotten this song, and Céline, I don’t wanna miss a thing.
Carole sent wrongly.

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@LiddieJane

14y↑79

Carol King is a the writer behind the songs for lyrics and songs for so many artists. Maybe her voice is not the greatest but she can play, write and sing and has provided all of us a song. This is a surprisingly good duet. Celine is fantastic to say the least.

@torrico4363

4y↑105

All of them in divas live are very unique in their own way. But i found celine dion voice so special there is something that you can't explain and i love it❤️

@greedsongwriter

3y↑5

Power and emotion that power let’s you feel the real pain of the the emotion she delivers in every song
Her and Whitney are two of the best singers ever in my opinion

@skygazer6898

3y↑2

@greedsongwriter I agree with you. Whitney and Celine.......How lucky are we to be around in their lifetime. Just sad the wonderful Whitney is no longer with us

@greedsongwriter

3y↑1

@Skygazer I just wish I got to see Whitney in her prime in concert 😢

@Salvadorsibony

1y↑1

She's was at her prime

@franky-fr9ow

41w↑1

Celine stole the show that night. She were the best no doubt.

@carlosojedalopez3498

1y↑3

I love that song

@iamjustbeingji7269

7y↑197

Celine is really amazing! She even sing songs that sound so much like the studio version or even better than that! They both are legends 👏👏

@alemarmapande9358

@gundulpacul3

4y↑10

Her live performances often sound better than studio version.That's why some haters accuse her for lipsynch

@luizholiveira3105

@Rambut Lebat she is a lip syncer, and this performance was DUBBED, live but DUBBED

@gundulpacul3

4y↑3

@Luiz H Oliveira You are one of the haters that I have mentioned.Wellcome.

@luizholiveira3105

@Rambut Lebat another video for you. Fraud Dion messing up her playback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzZR6f62lTM

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@karaokesinger1758

3y↑53

celine is so filled with techniques and the tone itself is impeccable plus the resonance iis out of this world. Match it with her humility and giving credits where its due and being respectful to other artists separates her from the rest.

@wendychivell7122

36w↑1

Celine Dion got a beautiful voice I love Celine Dion very much

@hirotanakawa6868

48w↑6

Dang!! Céline was untouchable that night!
Her vocal is just insane! No wonder people called her the greatest singer in the world

@danielbenitez6985

6y↑192

Celine naturally is the powerhouse performer but to give Carol King credit where it's due.. her technique is well, she has a nice vulnerable raspy tone & she sings with some quite deep emotion.. it's no wonder she's able to write great songs. I took a liking for her after this performance.

@jeffrueco4137

4y↑9

Being a singer or a vocalist not only the voice but the essence of humility, and is celine dion "the humble artist with big voice."

@ariobimod

humble yes unlike mariah lol

@cjtan02

14y↑56

When Celine did the high notes, it was woah... Carole wrote this song and a bunch of other great songs. She's probably one of the best female songwriters...

@ON-ck9eo

22w

Celine Dion is a vocal beast ❤

@roberry82

15y↑13

Carol didn't write it for Celine; she originally penned it for Aerosmith if my memory serves me, but it was accidentally sent to Celine and she loved it! Carol mused over hearing Celine record it and went for it. Now we have an unforgettable moment from one of the best songwriters and best singers of our time! Go girls!

@travisfurber1368

3y↑21

When it comes to execution nobody beats Queen Celine. The greatest voice of all time

@Javaisreve

15y↑33

That's one thing that great about Celine Dion, she has such an incredible voice and stage presence, and she also always shares the stage. She knew this was a duet, she knows she's more of a belter than Carol, but she was gracious, and it allowed both of them to show off what's wonderful about their voices

@Angienicolet

5y↑21

That power and emotions Celine gives to her listeners, it’s unbelievable how effortless she sounds, God gave her a very powerful voice

@weightycarlos

3y↑79

It’s kind of sad to know that Celine had to personally invite Carol over because she really made the night more beautiful and legendary. 💖

@chirliesellam2902

50w

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@tarync6539

24w↑1

What? She was there because they sung several of her songs she wrote as a group

@emmanquillope3479

23w↑1

@@tarync6539there was a vid I think it was Carol, I am not sure, whom she thanked Céline for inviting her to join.

@ON-ck9eo

22w

@@tarync6539she wasn’t initially invited. She said so herself

@celinerulz91

13y↑102

It was really nice of Celine to invite Carole to come to this. They both sound amazing!

@dominiquetremblay1043

6y↑1

Celinerulz91 watt Céline Dion à été invitée tu vois ce est cette impression qu'elle veut donnée non elle y as bien u

@annettemartin766

5y↑8

She's gives credit to where it's deserved. Thats how humble Céline is. Carol wrote the song and Céline gave her the highest honour of having her share the stage to sing it.

@ThePsmith1985

4y↑34

Carole King is one hell of a song writer and has a great voice in her own right.

@juanangelom.moralescicala6502

2y↑1

3:02 look at Carol’s and Celine’s energy 🥰

@Nhotavo

14y↑39

Carole King's voice... such a personality, love it!

@user-ho9xu6gs2v

5y↑280

In terms of voice, she is a diva. But, together with humility, love and compassion, she became the Queen of Divas. AND THAT IS A FACT

@jaycastro7603

4y↑9

Very well said 😍😘😘

@luizholiveira3105

4y↑2

LIE there is no bigger diva than Ms Mariah Carey

@jaycastro7603

4y↑17

@Luiz H Oliveira in your dreams only 😂

@luizholiveira3105

4y↑3

@Queen Celine The only thing Celine is better than Mariah is lip syncing lol

@jaycastro7603

4y↑13

@Luiz H Oliveira stay pressed.... and stressed dahhhling 😂

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@emillybarbozaoliveira5042

5y↑14

Celine Dion você é de mais 💚💛

@brasileira9170

2y↑3

A parceria das duas Carol e Celine, a humildade da Celine, a performance de ambas, com tanta emoção, fez dessa música um clássico..Lindo demais.

@patriciamagee9412

3y↑5

This woman gives me goosebumps everytime she sings i just love her ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@lekoman

1y↑2

Man, I remember watching this live as a teenager. Strange the things that stick in our heads…. But my mom and I were both fans of a bunch of the Divas and she watched this with me. A great memory of time with my ma.

@claudineibarboza4226

3y↑11

É de impressionar a qualidade vocal de Celine Dion. Impecável!!!

@tamaravieira824

7y↑24

Te amo Celine Dion,vc é uma cantora completa ,nasceu para isso!

@angelamoreira8839

4y↑8

Amei,cantoras maravilhas, são divas.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@thatgirlok160

13y↑94

Carole King is a legend and has her own unique sound. Celine Dion is the voice of a century especially after we lost Whitney's voice to crack. I don't think there's a need to compare the two. They're different. That's just me.

@danielbenitez6985

6y↑5

alliecat160 Celine far better than Whitney Whitney was overrated

@suzawilo

6y↑1

alliecat160 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@MrNR96

5y↑16

daniel benitez no She was not. If anything celine mariah And whitney Are Literally on the same Level of mastery just different variations of it. Show some respect.

@justjuven4846

4y↑3

@Adam Buentello agree

@prabhuthomas8770

4y↑1

@Everyyybodyyy wants to be heard I wouldn't say "more relevant". But yes Celine Dion is BY FAR the bigger global superstar when compared to Whitney and Mariah (global superstars both of them, too, but not as big). Celine Dion is the biggest name on the planet in the world of music in the post-rock era. And the fact that she sold over 220 million studio albums is unfathomable. Madonna and Mariah Carey are both around or below 130 million studio albums sold, which is incredible as well. Celine is just unreal, and her French discography includes some genius music as well.

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@jesminaharapej2127

3y↑9

Céline Dion Diva🙌🙌🙌

@robertosantacruz5883

Un dueto majestuoso

@Carlos4175

12y↑7

É um privilégio ver e ouvir essa linda cantora, Celine Dion. É pura emoção, uma paixão mesmo. Até sua colega Carole King, ficou encantada com a Celine.

@Supertuber1983

5y↑19

Celine at her very best 👌🏼

Great guitar solo also 🎸

@lavitaebella25

15y↑4

Celine is just amazing! Great song!

@eugenetalamantalamaneugene8539

2y↑1

Beautiful voice celine

@elyrat

17y↑30

In 1998, VH1 (the producer of Divas Live '98) gave the highest honor to CELINE DION by winning 3 VH1 Awards: Artist of the Year, Best Female Artist & DIVA OF THE YEAR! And to top it all, Celine was honored with STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME (2004), DIAMOND AWARD for World's Best Selling Female Artist of All Time (WMA 2004), and to have performed at the VATICAN CHURCH & ATLANTA OLYMPICS. :) CHESTERFI (2 weeks ago) Show Hide Marked as spam 0

@steverythingalmonds4908

3y↑3

What a heavenly voice from Celine...my heart is melting😇

@donnavint5171

The two best women to sing this song together love this song!!!!!

@franciscocarlos1979

6y↑4

É,a Celine é uma coisa impressionante.Com certeza ela está entre as maiores cantoras que o mundo pode ver e ouvir.Ouví-la cantar é um grande prazer.Maravilhosa.

@robertalmond1898

5y↑21

You are the reason. A great song of Celine and great live performance. From 4:01-4:05 was Celine as always.

@dayanacasierra4028

5y↑25

Carole and Celine are legends 👱👸💫👑

@nataliacavalcante3890

5y↑2

Amoooo essa música e essa performance delas!!!

@emines36

1y↑1

No supero esta performance.- El talento con experiencia de Carol King y esa Joven Celine Dion, extraordinaria, con la fuerza de un huracàn, que canta con el alma y el corazòn ♥

@patrickmoaje3225

5y↑37

Better than the studio record😍😍

@juanangelom.moralescicala6502

2y↑4

U can’t question why she belongs to the vocal trinity. Her rightful place ⚡️❤️

@dededejereme2284

3y↑8

, impressive the voice of celine dion! that pure crystal voice

@MartinaBC19

13y↑26

Both are great singers, Carole King and Celine Dion!

@bradly2007

17y↑7

What a soulful & riveting performance...Carole and Celine are both magnificent and in stunning form! Bravo!!!

@surrepeight

4y↑1

Celine's phrasing and timing are truly impeccable. She's always a pleasure to listen to.

@DanielFerreira-hz4cc

Céline´s style of singing with the emotion of Carole was golden! With her band, well... Should be a studio version of this duet

@justyna.w

14y↑11

This is real music, this is real voice, lyrics, and amazing live performance!!! Beautiful song. I miss old times :(

@kym7450

2y↑2

Celine Dion, maravilhosa !!!

@valance86

14y↑3

this gives me goosebumps.... they make it effortlessly beautiful!!!!

@hernanschroeder

40w

Estás dos mujeres han dejado un gran legado extraordinaas voces

@emmanquillope3479

2y↑2

One of her hardest Songs that requires So much Vocal Power

@emillybarbozaoliveira5042

6y↑3

Simplesmente maravilhosa

@xxxTIN0xxx

3y↑1

I'm not necessarily a fan of Celine Dion as a music artist but I'm fascinated by her. She's so talented, successful and legendary and still so humble and down to earth. She supports every female artist. She's not competitive, nor is she snobby towards less dexterous singers. She genuinely loves music and singing in all its forms.

@milhouse14

2y↑9

Aretha Franklin
Mariah Carey
Celine Dion
Carole King
Shania Twain
Gloria Estefan

VH1 Divas Live 1998 is one of the most iconic events in music history.

@Vitorsilva12670

Celine Dion
Mariah Careh
Shania twain
They are very famouse here, bu Celine is the first

@Vitorsilva12670

2y↑1

@Joshua Herleg
In Brazil Celine is the first famous.

@franky-fr9ow

45w

Celine's voice is magical.

@pitepan

16y↑1

fantastic collaboration! This song was written by Carol King for Celine. for people who are not familiar with King's work, she's like a godmother figure of pop music from the 60s' and 70s'.

@correiro

13y↑3

These two are awesome! Exceptonal songwriting and nobody tops Celine in vocals.

@lullabyali

14y↑13

Love this performane.Great team!Celine is amazing!

@nadetomirkova4943

8y↑1

FANTASTIC VOICES !!! FANTASTIC SINGERS !!! FANTASTIC MUSICIANS !!! FANTASTIC ACTORS !!! BRAVO FROM SOFIA - BULGARIA - Your eternal fans Nadya Mirkova and all my big family, and all my friends from Sofia - Bulgaria - Europe

@esticirciumaru615

38w

Fantástica colaboraré ,cata emotie transmit, o placere sa le asculti!❤❤

@amyshinoris

16y↑3

I really love all the songs she wrote and sang. CK is triple "A" Amazing, Adorable, Ageless!

@MalenaBareilles

13y↑6

Get chills every single time I hear this

@fer2006A

15y↑3

Escuchar a estas mujeres cantar, es maravilloso, hace bien al alma!!!

@leumamk5259

5y↑2

These two women are diamonds!! We're blessed to have them.

@bravesoul5743

3y↑1

Wow this is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ They sound great together!!

@azdificultoso

11y↑21

Amazing both, two great singers

@MelissaGospel

13y↑15

Celine como 100pre arrebentando

@rosamak9954

4y↑22

That flawless mic switch and back 2:29 😳👑

@harysviewty

She didn't really use it right handed

@rosamak9954

3y↑1

@Harys Viewty just watched it again and you're so right! Still flawless 😏

@Acrditeehoradevencer

Pqp Perfeitas amoooo 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@oneideliradearaujo1629

9y↑3

Simplesmente demais......

@ivonne4436

Que hermosa e intensa canción!

@100oveja

15y

estupendas, sus voces, postura ecenica realmente dos grandes un placer escucharlas

@Mrtrobia757

4y↑4

You will always be the Canadian Queen Diva in my heart, Celine. 😍😍

@KAYO735

6y↑2

Que hino!

@alinorcamal4998

That voice is so so beautiful! Live singing wow!

@christinebermudez8168

What a very nice and powerful blending of voice ☝

@s.matai2c155

2y↑2

I remember the era when anything that Céline dropped landed on #1 no matter if it's an album, a duet, a movie soundtrack, etc.,.

@Nofiih

13y↑52

Celine is the gratest female artist ever and the best selling female artist of all time.. <33 Love her!!! <33 AMAZING

@lucasflores6831

6y↑53

Celine was on fire!

@tasoslts3480

6y↑1

Amazing duet!! They're both amazing! :)

@savioba1

13y↑7

AWESOMELY STUNNING. I CAN'T THINK OF TWO OTHER FEMALE SINGERS SO SUITED TOGETHER. BRILLIANT, CAN'T SAY NO MORE

@silly_hue-wheat

3y↑1

I love their interactions and chemistry. this is how to put respect on the songwriter of your song

@vannyreis1

6y↑1

Somente uma palavra resume essas duas ,Phodásticas!

@Cloudxxx23

4y↑8

Celine's resonance!! it could pull my soul out of me!

@OmMitic18

15y↑3

esa es una verdadera cancion y en la voz de Celine Dion es espectacular. ¡TE AMO CELINE!

@scramasboy

16y

Exactly, they are uncomparebly brilliant! And together, they work perfectly!

@annebleu2566

If not for Carole King's incredible songwriting talent, I wouldn't be able to appreciate Celine Dion more because of this song. Celine made justice to Carole's song. Both are great with their talents.

@angelaahiri4943

5y↑8

Watching this in 2019 and you can clearly say that celine controling her voice,what a Humble Queen😍

@rirarooney

One of my fav Celine moments in herstory. <3

@annemccrady

16y↑1

Two amazing women whose voices sing for all of us!

@davidwalter8821

Yeah they are great singers

@davidwalter8821

Hello how are you Ann and where are you from

@antoniosolorzano1786

4y↑4

Cantantes y compositoras como las que vemos ahí, lamentablemente ya no hay, felizmente las tenemos vivas.

@dudeczek94

8y↑74

when celine dion digs for that low note and picks it back up :) its when i love it

@michelleclick6282

5y↑3

Love the Reason! Great song! Xx ❤❤💕💕

@adityafarhanhasibuan2690

6y↑52

@ane7303

Thanks <3

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