The Reason
Eloise Kate Lyrics
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Of memories to hard to hold
Either that or i'd re-write how each one ends
And if I did would you be different
For the first time in my life maybe listen
Like i'd been asking for since I was ten years old
I just wanted my father to be a man, that i'd know
But now you're the reason
Cause I couldn't change you
Couldn’t rearrange the things you felt
Always playing the victim
You made me feel, it was my fault
That the bonds broke between us
Although I held on for so long.
oh oh ohhh
And music is my therapy
I've cried beside the ivory
Every time I write a song with you in mind
Different words, different ink
But same meaning, Every time
Cause now you're the reason
I question and doubt everything
Find it so hard to love, even
Harder to trust now
Always playing the victim
But I know now it's not my fault
Cause with each disregard
To the wounds in my heart
You'd pour salt
oh oh ohhh
In the song "The Reason" by Eloise Kate, the lyrics delve into the complexities of emotional baggage and the struggle to let go of painful memories. The singer expresses a desire to release these burdensome memories that have become difficult to hold onto. There is a contemplation of rewriting the endings of these memories as a means of reimagining past experiences. The singer questions whether altering these memories would have any impact on the person involved and wonders if it would lead to a different outcome.
The theme of unresolved father-daughter dynamics becomes central as the singer longs for her father to embody the role of a strong and supportive man she can rely on. The disappointment and longing for her father's validation and presence are palpable as she reflects on her childhood desires for a paternal figure she could look up to. The lyrics poignantly convey the struggle of a strained familial relationship and the impact it has on the singer's sense of self-worth and belief in herself.
The chorus of the song highlights the way in which the father's actions have left a lasting imprint on the singer's psyche. The struggle to believe in oneself and the pervasive doubts that linger are attributed to the father's inability to change or empathize with the singer's feelings. The feeling of being a perpetual victim in the father-daughter dynamic is explored, with the singer shouldering unwarranted blame and guilt for the fractured relationship. The emotional toll of trying to maintain a connection despite repeated disappointments is painfully conveyed through the lyrics.
The therapeutic nature of music is woven throughout the song, with the singer finding solace in expressing her emotions through songwriting and music. The act of pouring out her feelings through melodies and lyrics serves as a form of catharsis and healing. Despite the repeated cycles of doubt and questioning instigated by her father's actions, the singer finds a sense of empowerment in using music as a means of processing her emotions. The repeated chorus and the imagery of pouring salt on wounds symbolize the enduring pain caused by the father's actions and the struggle to come to terms with the emotional scars left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could I would let go
If it were possible, I would release these memories
Of memories too hard to hold
Memories that are too painful to keep within me
Either that or i'd re-write how each one ends
Alternatively, I wish I could change the outcome of each memory
And if I did would you be different
If I could change things, would you change too?
For the first time in my life maybe listen
Maybe finally pay attention to what I've been saying for so long
Like i'd been asking for since I was ten years old
Similar to the way I've wanted this since I was a child
I just wanted my father to be a man, that i'd know
All I wanted was for my father to be a man I could truly understand
But now you're the reason
However, you are the cause
I find it hard to believe in myself
I struggle to have faith in my own abilities
Cause I couldn't change you
Because I couldn't alter you
Couldn’t rearrange the things you felt
I was unable to change the way you felt
Always playing the victim
Constantly seeing yourself as the one who's been wronged
You made me feel, it was my fault
You made me believe it was all my doing
That the bonds broke between us
That our connection was shattered
Although I held on for so long.
Even though I tried to hold on for an extended period
And music is my therapy
Music serves as my healing process
I've cried beside the ivory
I've shed tears next to the piano keys
Every time I write a song with you in mind
Whenever I create music with you as the subject
Different words, different ink
Using various lyrics and methods
But same meaning, Every time
Yet, the same underlying message is conveyed each time
Cause now you're the reason
Because currently you are the cause
I question and doubt everything
I question and doubt all aspects of my life
Find it so hard to love, even
Struggle to even love myself
Harder to trust now
Becoming more difficult to place trust in others
But I know now it's not my fault
However, I now understand it's not my responsibility
Cause with each disregard
Due to every dismissal
To the wounds in my heart
Regarding the pain within me
You'd pour salt
You only worsened the pain
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Eloise Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@stellarfeb
Theo is perfect for Eloise. She needs someone who shares the same beliefs as her which would help her to chase her dreams. They make a good couple.
@analiaponcers8753
Sweetie... they already introduced her future real love and his name is sir phillip crane. Two nerds in love.
@stellarfeb
@@analiaponcers8753 That man (he looks wayy older than her in the series) who is Marina's husband😧..yeah ik..but I am from that side of fandom which hopes that the writers of the show would change Eloise's love interest. Would like to see her explore her feminist dreams. I am also someone who reads a lot of books, so I understand the frustration of ppl who have read the series when they see someone else with Eloise. But I have never read this series, so naturally, I am attracted to this pair and Theo and hope that they are the endgame as the writers have already diverted a lot from the books(something that I have heard from the readers of this series).
@perioddramaedits6458
@@stellarfeb I’ve read the books and hope they change it. Phillip is not the one for Eloise
@myanafav6886
@@stellarfeb OLD MAN? u have fifteen or what? LOL
@rses916
@@analiaponcers8753 wtf big ass spoiler. Please write warning next time. I havent read the books
@aaiioo
I don‘t care that they aren’t endgame in the book, i need them to be endgame in the series. Not only is their chemistry off the charts but also their storyline has so much potential. Really hoping we‘ll get to see more of Eloise and Theo
@camilulaolguin
That will never happen LMAO they already introduced her endgame in s1 and there is no way they will change. Keep dreaming.
@toy-yiebahcupido4596
@@camilulaolguin hehe will you swallow these words of yours if they prove you wrong🤣😭🤣😭🤣🤣
@sara76561
@@camilulaolguin season 2 is nothing like the books so who knows what they will do in the series. Her book was incredibly boring I hope she doesn’t end up with Sir Philip.