The Reason
Peter and the Wolf Lyrics


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I'm the reason they stop
And neva proceed
The reason they stop movin whole Keys the reason they stop
Bangin homie
Pointing out da obvious not wat they Told me
Now look at me now look at him
Clear to da blind who gonna win
Now look at me now look at him
Clear to da deaf who'll let it ring
Can't tell me nothing
I never heard before put it on your Kids put it on the Lord
I seen enough no need for more you Ain’t ready for what I got in store
I'm on da top floor next level shit
They sleeping on the floor I don't Love a bitch got em moving on da Floor used to move bricks
Chase got me a trial case didn't stick
I'm a 10 I'm a 10 he just a 5
Any type of telling isn't justified Where I come from that a homicide
I'm an open book nothing classified
I'm why I’m why they stop they stop
I'm why I'm why they stop they stop
Got dis got dis on lock on lock
Ur timez up its time to stop
I'm da reason thye stop and never Proceed the reason they stop movin Whole keys the reason they Stop bangin homie pointing out da Obvious not what they told me
Now look at me now look at him
Clear to da blind who gonna win
Now look at me now look at him
Clear to da deaf who'll let it ring
I'll let it ring Make a go bang
Got this real nigga shit in da fucking Bag you are nigga in disguise
A fucking drag
You don’t gang bang nigga you get Gang banged
I'm why they stop and look both ways
I'm why Ur girl going both ways
Same motherfucker all day
On probation and parole
Plus a court date
Bloody Wolf flyer than a bird find Out for yourself shorty
Fuck what you heard
Multi tasks Cook and I serve




They’re pissed I'm out all
I do is Disturb

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter and the Wolf's song "The Reason" are quite layered, implying multiple meanings at once. The song starts with the lines "I'm the reason they stop, and neva proceed," indicating that the singer is responsible for causing others to halt their actions. This could symbolize a feeling of intimidation or fear that the singer instills in others. The next few lines mention the reason behind the stopping – the singer is so powerful (represented by moving whole keys and banging) that others cannot compete with him.


The lines "Clear to da blind who gonna win, Clear to da deaf who'll let it ring" talk about the unambiguous nature of the singer's superiority – even someone who is blind or deaf can witness his power. The lyrics suggest that the singer has faced some challenges earlier ("Chase got me a trial case didn't stick"), but he emerged victorious ("I'm a 10 he just a 5"). In the concluding section of the song, the singer talks about himself in an open and upfront manner – "I'm an open book nothing classified," suggesting that his power comes from being honest and transparent.


Overall, "The Reason" by Peter and the Wolf is a powerful song that talks about the singer's superiority and power. The lyrics can be interpreted in multiple ways, and it is up to the listener to see what they take away from it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the reason they stop
I'm the cause behind people stopping what they're doing


And neva proceed
And never continuing on


The reason they stop movin whole Keys the reason they stop
The reason they stop moving significant amounts of drugs


Bangin homie
Participating in gang violence


Pointing out da obvious not wat they Told me
Stating the obvious that others may have overlooked


Now look at me now look at him
Now compare me with someone else


Clear to da blind who gonna win
The winner is obvious to everyone, even those who cannot see


Clear to the deaf who'll let it ring
Even those who cannot hear will know the result


Can't tell me nothing
No one can inform or teach me anything


I never heard before put it on your Kids put it on the Lord
I have never heard anything new that is worthwhile


I seen enough no need for more you Ain’t ready for what I got in store
I have seen enough and do not require additional information, and what I have in store is too much for you to handle


I'm on da top floor next level shit
I am at the highest level of success


They sleeping on the floor
Others are not as successful and are at a lower level


I don't Love a bitch got em moving on da Floor used to move bricks
I do not have feelings for anyone, and I used to sell drugs


Chase got me a trial case didn't stick
The police arrested me, but the charges did not hold up in court


I'm a 10 I'm a 10 he just a 5
I am the superior being, he is less than me


Any type of telling isn't justified
Snitching or informing is never acceptable


Where I come from that a homicide
In my hometown, informing is equivalent to murder


I'm an open book nothing classified
I have no secrets, and there is no confidential information


Got dis got dis on lock on lock
I have complete control over this situation


Ur timez up its time to stop
It is time for you to end what you are doing


I'm da reason thye stop and never Proceed the reason they stop movin Whole keys the reason they Stop bangin homie pointing out da Obvious not what they told me
I am the reason behind people stopping their illegal activities, including drug dealing and gang violence, and stating the obvious despite what others may say.


I'll let it ring Make a go bang
I'll make sure the sound rings out, and people know what's happening


Got this real nigga shit in da fucking Bag you are nigga in disguise
I have enough realness to share with others, and you are fake.


A fucking drag
A complete waste of time


You don’t gang bang nigga you get Gang banged
You have to be initiated into gang violence, it is not something you can choose


I'm why they stop and look both ways
I am the reason people pause to assess the situation or surroundings


I'm why Ur girl going both ways
I am the reason your significant other is sexually explorative


Same motherfucker all day On probation and parole Plus a court date
I'm still the same person, regardless of legal restrictions and consequences.


Bloody Wolf flyer than a bird find Out for yourself shorty Fuck what you heard
I am the best in my field, and you can confirm that yourself. Do not believe any rumors.


Multi tasks Cook and I serve
I have many roles and can juggle them all


They’re pissed I'm out all I do is Disturb
Others are angry that I continue to disrupt the status quo




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Written by: Wilfredo Rodriguez

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