The Reason
Michael Barrow & the Tourists Lyrics
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Looks like another day′s gone
The wandering line behind me defines
The answers that still haven't come
Oh, the shadow′s before me
And oh, I can't see where to go
I look to the stars and I finally see that
Life's born on bigger things
That′s all I need
That′s all that I need
Just when I had a glimpse of the path
I took my first step in the road
But a few moments on I tripped on the thought
The fears of what I couldn't know
Oh, the shadow surrounds me
And oh, it′s too dark to go
I need a reason
I look to the stars and I finally see that
Life's born on bigger things
That′s all I need
That's all that I need
Oh, when I feel like I′m alone
But the journey heals my soul
That's when I know
That I need a reason
I look to the stars and I finally see that
Life's born on bigger things
That′s all I need
That′s all that I need
In the first verse of "The Reason" by Michael Barrow & the Tourists, the singer describes waking up to the moon rising and realizing another day has passed without finding answers to the questions that weigh on their mind. The line "The wandering line behind me defines the answers that still haven't come" suggests that the singer has been searching for answers for a long time but has yet to find them. The second verse finds the singer taking a step forward on their path, but quickly stumbling over their fears and doubts. The shadow that surrounds them represents the uncertainty and confusion that they're feeling.
However, the chorus brings a sense of hope to the song. The singer looks to the stars and sees that life is born on bigger things, which is all the reason they need to keep going. It's as if the vastness of the universe offers comfort and a sense of perspective to their struggles. The final verse offers a sense of resolution - even though the journey may feel lonely, it has the power to heal the soul. By continuing to search for a reason to keep going, the singer can find meaning and purpose in their journey.
Overall, "The Reason" is a song about the search for meaning in the face of uncertainty and doubt. It acknowledges the struggles that come with navigating life's challenges, but ultimately offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I open my eyes to see the moon rise
As I wake up, I notice the moon rising in the sky.
Looks like another day’s gone
It seems like just another day has passed.
The wandering line behind me defines
My past experiences have shaped who I am today.
The answers that still haven't come
There are things in my life that I still don't understand.
Oh, the shadow's before me
I'm facing some unknown or difficult challenge.
And oh, I can't see where to go
I feel lost and unsure of what to do next.
I need a reason
I crave a purpose or motivation to keep going.
I look to the stars and I finally see that
By looking up at the stars, I gain some perspective and clarity.
Life's born on bigger things
There are larger forces and meanings at work in life.
That's all I need
This realization is enough to give me hope and direction.
Just when I had a glimpse of the path
I thought I had a clear direction, but...
I took my first step in the road
I made a decision to start down a certain path anyway.
But a few moments on I tripped on the thought
Almost immediately, I started to feel doubts and fears creeping in.
The fears of what I couldn't know
I was afraid of the unknown or uncertain future.
Oh, the shadow surrounds me
I feel overwhelmed by darkness or negativity.
And oh, it's too dark to go
The situation feels hopeless or impossible to navigate.
Oh, when I feel like I'm alone
At times, I feel isolated or disconnected from others.
But the journey heals my soul
Going through challenging experiences can ultimately be transformative and healing.
That's when I know
This realization confirms for me that...
That I need a reason
I still need to find a reason or motivation to keep going.
I look to the stars and I finally see that
Again, by looking up at the stars, I gain perspective and clarity.
Life's born on bigger things
I remember that there is more to life than just my current struggles or anxieties.
That's all I need
This thought gives me hope and the strength to keep moving forward.
Writer(s): Alessandro Improta, Michael Barrow, Reed Perkins, Trevor Harmon, Zach Collier
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jp1526
You are one of my fav singer..! Cheers!
@Fuar11
meaningful beyond reason
@MichaelBarrowTheTourists
Thank you! Our guitarist, Trevor wrote this one. He's an inspired human.
@ven8970
I can see myself still listening to this when I turn 60 yrs old
@ven8970
I already downloaded your whole album on spotify. Watch me rip the replay button for 3 months straight
@MichaelBarrowTheTourists
Not sure how we missed this comment. It's been 2 years. Holy cow. haha! Hopefully you're still listening. <3 We have some brand new music coming out on January 29th. Hopefully you find it just as special. :)
@aishwaryatiwari6894
I have put your songs on loop for the night. Love from India. Cheers.
@MichaelBarrowTheTourists
Thank you so much for this! Every stream helps us so that we can produce more music. Thank you for looping us and taking the time to comment! :)
@muhammadnaufal7795
This should get 1 m views 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ amazing song😢😢❤️❤️❤️
@MichaelBarrowTheTourists
Thank you so much! Share it with all your friends, and maybe we will get there! haha! :) But in all seriousness, comments like this help us to keep going. Thank you for being so kind.