Reasons Why
Saving Jane Lyrics
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I am turning into wallpaper before your eyes
Somehow I always end up on the wrong side of this fight
One day I will get it right
And I am not so hollow
I have nothing left for you to borrow
Maybe it's not too late
Maybe you underestimated me
And now it's time
'Cause I am tired of this fire
And I don't need your reasons why
No more choking on regrets to keep you satisfied
I am coming up for air out of this heavy night
Oh, the scenery is different when you're not so small
I think I can take this fall
I am not so hollow
I have nothing left to borrow
I am not so hollow
I have nothing left for you to borrow
Maybe it's not too late
For me to fly
Maybe you underestimated me
And now it's time
'Cause I am tired of this fire
And I don't need your reasons why
Light up the sky for me, oh I've been down too long
And when you turn your eyes to see me, I'll be gone
And I am not so hollow
I have nothing left for you to borrow
Maybe it's not too late
For me to fly
Maybe you underestimated me
And now it's time
'Cause I am tired of this fire
And I don't need your reasons why
In the opening lines of Saving Jane's "Reasons Why," the singer suggests that they feel invisible and insignificant in the presence of strangers. The metaphor "turning into wallpaper" suggests a feeling of fading away and becoming just another mundane part of the scenery. The singer goes on to lament their tendency to always end up on the losing side of things, but expresses a hope that they will eventually get it right.
The chorus of the song shows a clear shift in attitude, with the singer proclaiming that they are "not so hollow" and have nothing left for the person they are addressing to borrow. They express a desire to be free of the constant struggle and finally take flight. The song ends on a note of empowerment, with the singer announcing that they don't need anyone's reasons or permission to move forward.
Overall, "Reasons Why" is a song about personal growth and breaking free from the expectations and pressures of others. It's about finding your own voice and the confidence to follow your own path, even if it means leaving others behind.
Line by Line Meaning
In the company of strangers I am less than fine
I don't feel good around people I don't know
I am turning into wallpaper before your eyes
I am disappearing/being overlooked in front of you
Somehow I always end up on the wrong side of this fight
I always seem to lose arguments/do the wrong thing
One day I will get it right
I will eventually succeed/do the right thing
And I am not so hollow
I am not empty inside
I have nothing left for you to borrow
I don't have anything else to give you
Maybe it's not too late
There might still be a chance
For me to fly
For me to succeed
Maybe you underestimated me
You didn't think I could do it
And now it's time
Now is my moment to shine/succeed
'Cause I am tired of this fire
I am exhausted from all the struggle
And I don't need your reasons why
I don't need your excuses/justifications
No more choking on regrets to keep you satisfied
I won't sacrifice myself anymore to make you happy
I am coming up for air out of this heavy night
I am emerging from a dark time
Oh, the scenery is different when you're not so small
You see things differently when you're more confident
I think I can take this fall
I think I can handle the consequences of my actions
Light up the sky for me, oh I've been down too long
Give me a chance to shine, I've been struggling for too long
And when you turn your eyes to see me, I'll be gone
When you finally notice me, I won't be around anymore
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAT BUZZARD, MARTI DODSON, DAK GOODMAN, JEREMY MARTIN, KRIS MISEVSKI
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