The Reason
Novice
Novice is a four piece rock band from Hollister, CA. The band originally fo… Read Full Bio ↴Novice is a four piece rock band from Hollister, CA. The band originally formed in the fall of 2002 and has been turning heads ever since. In the beginning, the four members spent what ever free time they had writing and rehearsing songs and playing as many shows as they could. With each show the band proved to the audience that they were not your average “local band”. After only a short period of time, Novice had gained a large following in the local scene. In the summer of 2003, Novice headed into the studio to record the A Day out in the Sun EP. It was the band’s first official release and it did not disappoint. The EP sold over 1,000 copies in just a short amount of time. Realizing that it was time to take their music to the next level, Novice began shopping around for a record label to call their home and after a relatively painless search they found that home with Orange County’s Rigged Records. Armed with a new label and new momentum, the band began writing for their first full length release, Interrupting the Scenery. Since the band had developed such a large following in their local scene it was inevitable that the release of Interrupting the Scenery, in October of 2004, would be a huge success. Novice then spent the next year playing shows all across the west coast in support of the album. As with any band there were highs and lows during their travels across the land but, their hard work soon paid off as sales of Interrupting the Scenery kept on climbing; once again proving that Novice was not the average local band. The momentum did not stop there. After a year and a half of touring and promoting Interrupting the Scenery, Novice began writing and rehearsing for the much anticipated follow-up album, Forgive the Silence. From the time that Novice wrote and recorded Interrupting the Scenery, the individual members, as well as the band as a whole, had gone through quite a bit. This was made clear through the song writing as the band came out of the practice room with a collection of songs exhibiting a level of maturity that some artists never achieve. The album has been doing well since the release, considering the fact that it was released independently by the band. Since May 2006, Novice has sold approximately 1,000 copies of Forgive the Silence on their own, bringing their total record sales to over 4,000. Forgive the Silence brings Novice to a whole new level, yet it still delivers the same raw power that Novice fans have grown accustomed to. Shortly after releasing Forgive the Silence, Novice set out once again to bring their raw sound to the masses. Since their first tour, the band had grown accustomed to the road warrior lifestyle so the tour to promote the recent release was quite successful bringing Novice to a point they had never been before. Throughout the summer of 2006, the band kept busy playing everywhere their van would take them. However, Novice was denied access at the Canadian border but that’s a whole different story. Since their humble beginning Novice has shared the stage and the open road with hundreds of bands including Less Than Jake, Shiny Toy Guns, Emery, Forgive Durden, Joy Electric, Project 86 and so many others. There’s no telling what the future holds for these four musicians from smallsville but one thing remains certain. Whether on your iPod or the stage, there are few things that come close to the shear energy and power that Novice brings to the table.

The Reason
Novice Lyrics


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I always think of you when it's to late
When everything is upside down
You never let me go
You wait patiently
Sometimes I think that I will never learn
Sometimes I think that you should just throw me away
Just let me go and fall apart
You're always holding on
You never put me down
And when I can't go on
You're still right there to hold my hand

So tell me, so tell me why
You never leave my side
So tell me, so tell me why
It doesn't matter where I go
You're just a step behind
You're always there just giving me a reason
A reason to believe

I can't remember the last time I was here
I know it's been to long
But sometimes things are hard to face
You never left me alone
When I was turning 'round you keep on coming
It's things like this that gets me
You got to me

So tell me, so tell me why
You never leave my side
So tell me, so tell me why
It doesn't matter where I go
You're just a step behind
You're always there just giving me a reason
A reason to believe

Believe
You've given me a reason
Don't let go
You've gone to far
Don't let go

Sometimes I think that I will never learn (Don't let go)
When I was turning 'round you keep on coming (You've gone to far)
It's things like this that gets me (Don't let go)
You got to me

So tell me, so tell me why
You never leave my side
So tell me, so tell me why
It doesn't matter where I go
You're just a step behind
You're always there just giving me a reason
A reason to believe





Believe
You've given me a reason

Overall Meaning

The song "The Reason" by Novice depicts a grateful recognition of a supportive presence in the singer's life. The singer acknowledges that they often take this person for granted and only fully appreciate their value when they find themselves struggling or in a difficult situation. Despite this, the person in question always remains steadfast and devoted, patiently waiting for the singer to realize their worth.


The singer displays a sense of remorse and guilt, feeling undeserving of such unwavering support. The line "Sometimes I think that I will never learn / Sometimes I think that you should just throw me away" suggests that the singer feels they are a burden or a lost cause. However, the presence of the other person never wavers, and they continue to provide a sense of comfort and stability for the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

I always think of you when it's too late
I always remember you when things have already gone wrong, and I need your help.


When everything is upside down
When everything is chaotic and out of control.


You never let me go
You always support me and never give up on me.


You wait patiently
You are always patient with me and don't give up on me, even when I am not doing well.


Sometimes I think that I will never learn
I doubt my ability to learn from my mistakes and do better.


Sometimes I think that you should just throw me away
Sometimes I feel like I am not worth your time or effort and that you should give up on me.


Just let me go and fall apart
Just let me fail and suffer the consequences of my mistakes.


You're always holding on
You always support me and keep me from falling apart.


You never put me down
You never criticize or belittle me, even when I make mistakes.


And when I can't go on
And when I feel like giving up or can't keep going.


You're still right there to hold my hand
You are still there to offer support and help me through the difficult times.


So tell me, so tell me why
Asking for an explanation for why you never leave my side or give up on me.


It doesn't matter where I go
No matter where I am or what I am doing in life.


You're just a step behind
You are always there, supporting me and offering help when I need it.


You're always there just giving me a reason
You are always there providing a reason to keep going and not give up.


A reason to believe
A reason to have hope and faith in the future.


I can't remember the last time I was here
I cannot remember the last time I was in a good place emotionally or mentally.


I know it's been too long
I know it has been a long time since I was last in a good place.


But sometimes things are hard to face
But sometimes it is difficult to confront my problems and challenges.


You never left me alone
You never abandoned me, even during my darkest moments.


When I was turning 'round you keep on coming
Even when I was pushing you away, you kept coming back to help me.


It's things like this that gets me
It is the fact that you always support me and never give up on me that inspires me and lifts me up.


Believe
Have faith and trust in your support and guidance.


You've given me a reason
You have provided me with a purpose and a reason to keep striving for more.


Don't let go
Do not give up on me or let me fail and fall apart.


You've gone too far
You have invested too much time and effort into supporting me to give up now.




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