You Are The Reason
Fair Exchange Lyrics
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I tried to make it on my own
Livin' life in one dimension
I saw a difference in your life
Made me realize I needed more
I finally found the time to change
You are the reason
You are the reason
I saw the power of His love in your eyes
A second dimension cut right down
Through my lies
Fallin' down you led me to the source
Redirected and pardoned from death
Called out away from all the rest
I finally met the one who holds my course
And one day when we see Him
We'll see that look of love in His eyes
And we'll know then that our lives
Have been waitin' for that time
Life goes on and times have been hard
But through it all I've learned to be strong
And I know someday this life will pass
And as for me I know when I stand
I'm called out it's all in His plan
Through the years He'll always
Be the reason
The song “You Are the Reason” by Fair Exchange is a beautiful rendition that speaks to the power of a loving relationship with God. The song starts with the artist expressing their struggles with living life in one dimension, trying to make it on their own, and failing to find fulfillment. It is then revealed that the artist found a difference in someone else's life, and this realization helped them find the time to change.
The chorus emphasizes that this change was due to a spiritual awakening brought about by the power of God's love, seen in the eyes of someone else. This experience cut through the artist's lies, led them to the source, and redirected them away from all others, towards the one who would hold their course. The artist then expresses their confidence in knowing that, at the end of our lives, we will see that look of love in God's eyes, and will know that our lives have been waiting for that time.
In concluding the song, the artist talks about their continuous growth in life, having learned to be strong through hard times. They express the comforting knowledge that this life will pass, and that it's all in God's plan. Through the years, the artist sings, God will always be the reason for everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Livin' fast and dyin' slow
I was living recklessly and not progressing in life
I tried to make it on my own
I attempted to overcome my struggles without help from others
Livin' life in one dimension
I was living a superficial life without any drive or passion
I saw a difference in your life
I noticed a positive change in your life
Made me realize I needed more
Your transformation made me understand that I needed to change as well
I finally found the time to change
I finally found the motivation to make a change in my life
You are the reason
You were the catalyst for my transformation
For all the changes in my life
Your influence is responsible for all the positive changes in my life
I saw the power of His love in your eyes
I saw the effects of God's love through your actions and words
A second dimension cut right down
Your influence introduced me to a deeper spiritual dimension that changed my perspective
Through my lies
Despite my dishonesty and shortcomings
Fallin' down you led me to the source
During my time of struggle, you helped me find a path to God
Redirected and pardoned from death
You redirected me from a path of destruction and helped me find forgiveness from God
Called out away from all the rest
You showed me a different way of life, one that stands out from the norm
I finally met the one who holds my course
Through your guidance, I found a sense of direction and purpose
And we'll know then that our lives
Upon seeing God, we'll understand the significance of our lives
Have been waitin' for that time
Our entire lives have been leading up to that moment
Life goes on and times have been hard
Despite hardships and struggles, life goes on
But through it all I've learned to be strong
I've learned to persevere and overcome difficult situations
And I know someday this life will pass
I understand that life is temporary
And as for me I know when I stand
When I stand before God
I'm called out it's all in His plan
I am confident that my life and experiences were all part of God's plan
Through the years He'll always
Throughout the years, God will always be with us
Be the reason
He will always be the ultimate reason for our existence and purpose
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SacredWarrior1991
UUUU, I have the first view...hehehe....nice song, great message