reasons.
Matt Van Lyrics
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Feel misplaced
Maybe I'd be better off as
An unfamiliar face
In the crowd
Don't draw attention to myself
Not that anyone can tell
When I'm not here
I've made a list of reasons
I should stay
It falls a little short but
That's okay
'Cause none of this is real
Here anyway
At least that's what it feels like
These days
This is just another dream to
Slip away
Because of my tendency to
Make mistakes
But I'll fake another smile
Just to blend
As I secretly pretend that
I'm not here
I've made a list of reasons
I should stay
It falls a little short but
That's okay
'Cause none of this is real
Here anyway
At least that's what it feels like
These days
Am I awake or dreaming
I don't know
But I'm still alive and breathing
I'm searching for a reason
I should stay
Life is pretty short
I'll be okay
'Cause everything is real
Inside my brain
At least that's what it feels like
These days
In Matt Van's song Reasons, the singer expresses a feeling of displacement and detachment from reality. He suggests that he would be better off blending in with the crowd, not drawing attention to himself, and secretly pretending that he is not even there. He has made a list of reasons why he should stay, but it falls short, perhaps indicating that he is struggling to find purpose or meaning in his life. He questions whether he is awake or dreaming, but ultimately acknowledges that he is alive and breathing. The song ends on a hopeful note, as he realizes that everything is real inside his brain and that he will be okay.
Line by Line Meaning
This is just another day to
Today feels like any other day
Feel misplaced
I feel out of place
Maybe I'd be better off as
Maybe it would be easier if I were
An unfamiliar face
Someone that no one knows
In the crowd
In the midst of everyone else
Don't draw attention to myself
I don't want anyone to notice me
Not that anyone can tell
No one can see how I really feel inside
When I'm not here
When I'm not physically present
I've made a list of reasons
I have created a list of reasons
I should stay
Why I should continue on
It falls a little short but
The reasons don't fully convince me
That's okay
It's alright
'Cause none of this is real
None of my current circumstances seem genuine
Here anyway
Even though I'm physically present
At least that's what it feels like
That's how it seems to me
These days
Recently
This is just another dream to
This feels like another fantasy
Slip away
Fading away
Because of my tendency to
Due to my inclination to
Make mistakes
Mess up
But I'll fake another smile
I'll pretend to be happy
Just to blend
To mix in with everyone else
As I secretly pretend that
While I privately pretend
I'm not here
I don't feel present
Am I awake or dreaming
I can't distinguish whether I'm alert or asleep
I don't know
I'm not sure
But I'm still alive and breathing
But I'm still here
I'm searching for a reason
I'm seeking meaning
I should stay
Why I should continue on
Life is pretty short
Life is brief
I'll be okay
I'll be fine
'Cause everything is real
Everything I'm experiencing is genuine
Inside my brain
In my mind
At least that's what it feels like
That's how it appears to me
These days
Recently
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Van
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@varundown
This is just another day to
Feel misplaced
Maybe I'd be better off as
An unfamiliar face
In the crowd
Don't draw attention to myself
Not that anyone can tell
When I'm not here
I've made a list of reasons
I should stay
It falls a little short but
That's okay
'Cause none of this is real
Here anyway
At least that's what it feels like
These days
This is just another dream to
Slip away
Because of my tendency to
Make mistakes
But I'll fake another smile
Just to blend
As I secretly pretend that
I'm not here
I've made a list of reasons
I should stay
It falls a little short but
That's okay
'Cause none of this is real
Here anyway
At least that's what it feels like
These days
Am I awake or dreaming
I don't know
But I'm still alive and breathing
I'm searching for a reason
I should stay
Life is pretty short
I'll be okay
'Cause everything is real
Inside my brain
At least that's what it feels like
These days
@georgia7761
this song is criminally underrated
@wtf3461
Spotify put this in my playlist and i'm happy about that fact. I'm in love with this song.
@calebbrantley3100
Absolutely perfect song in every way. The type of music that will change your life for the better. Profound.
@My_NameJeff
I've been listening to this song for 2 years now and now i can finally relate to it. It's so sad and comforting at the same time
@evahane6713
I have came across this song by chance and the only thing I can say is: "thank you". That's one of the moments when you find something that perfectly explains your state of mind and feelings when you were unable to find the right words to do so yourself. Once again Thank you.
@sylvains.1840
I can say the same about me.
@sn6188
진짜 너무 좋아요...🥺❤️ 완전 내 스타일인 곡을 찾았어요ㅠㅠㅠㅠ 이 노래 너무 좋아서 친구들한테도 많이 말하고 공유도 많이 했어요ㅠㅠㅠ 진짜 최고👍❤️❤️❤️ What a nice song!!❤️
@salsa9805
when my mood is down, i always listen this song on repeat.. i really love this song❤️🙏
@honseappreciator5763
This hits way harder than I was prepared for. God, it's beautiful though.
@asmitapandey11111
It's so disappointing and shame that true artists and real talents are so underrated!