Fit For Rivals is currently in pre-production for their 2nd album. Steady Damage is out now on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1avZReU
Renee Phoenix - Lead Vocals
Thomas Amason - Guitar
Eli Clark - Bass
Dorman Pantfoeder - Drums
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Reason
Fit For Rivals Lyrics
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You've changed throughout the years, but yet I remained here
It's such a shame to see you go, it's for the best I know
Whoa, what's your problem?
Things can't get any worse (can't get any worse)
Nothing you can coerce
Nothing you can do
Give me, give me one good reason
To believe in you again, in you again
And when you try to come back and say you're sorry again
We'll turn our backs and forget that you ever came
So here's our farewell the pressure is all off of us now
Whoa, what's your problem?
Things can't get any worse (can't get any worse)
Nothing you can coerce
Nothing you can do
Now except your fate
Give me, give me one good reason
To believe in you again, in you again
Give me, give me one good reason
To believe in you again, in you again
Give me, give me one good reason
To believe in you again, in you again
Give me, give me one good reason
To believe in you again, in you again
Give me, give me one good reason
To believe in you again, in you again
Give me, give me one good reason
To believe in you again, in you again
The lyrics of "Reason" by Fit For Rivals express the singer's frustration with someone who has repeatedly let them down. The singer is asking for a reason to believe in this person again, but seems to have given up hope. They mention how this person has changed over the years, but the singer has remained constant, perhaps suggesting that the other person's actions have caused the singer to become hardened and untrusting. The chorus repeats the request for a reason to believe, but the verses suggest that the singer has already given up hope and that this person's departure is actually a relief.
The line "give me one good reason to believe in you again" is a common phrase and sentiment in many relationships - romantic, familial, or otherwise. The frustration of feeling let down by someone you care about is universal. The song captures this emotion by pairing the plea for a reason with lyrics that suggest the singer has already given up hope. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the sense of hopelessness and the idea that the question is more rhetorical than sincere. Overall, the lyrics suggest that sometimes it's better to let go of people who repeatedly hurt us, even if it's painful to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Prove to me you're just like them so I know I'm right again
I need you to prove that you haven't changed because it would validate my belief that people can't be trusted.
You've changed throughout the years, but yet I remained here
You've changed over time while I stayed the same and now I feel betrayed.
It's such a shame to see you go, it's for the best I know
It's sad that you're leaving, but I know it's what's best for me.
Whoa, what's your problem?
I don't understand why you're behaving this way.
Things can't get any worse (can't get any worse)
The situation can't possibly deteriorate anymore than it already has.
Nothing you can coerce
There's nothing you can do to influence the outcome.
Nothing you can do
Your options are limited and there's no visible path forward.
Now except your fate
It's time to accept what's going to happen next, even if it's unpleasant.
Give me, give me one good reason
I need to hear a compelling argument if I'm going to change my mind.
To believe in you again, in you again
I want to trust you again but I need a convincing explanation for why things will be different this time.
And when you try to come back and say you're sorry again
If you apologize and try to come back, I won't be receptive.
We'll turn our backs and forget that you ever came
We'll ignore your attempts to make amends and move on with our lives without you.
So here's our farewell the pressure is all off of us now
We're saying goodbye and it's a relief to be free of the stress this situation has caused us.
Give me, give me one good reason
I'm still waiting for a convincing argument that will change my mind about you.
To believe in you again, in you again
I want to trust you again but I need a compelling reason to do so.
Give me, give me one good reason
I'm still waiting for that one convincing argument.
To believe in you again, in you again
I want to trust you again but I need a reason to do so.
Give me, give me one good reason
Just one compelling argument could change my entire perspective.
To believe in you again, in you again
I'm open to being convinced, but I need a good reason to put my trust in you again.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.