I'm The Reason
Tank Lyrics


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Many nights I wondered why
You was just something in my life
Many days I stayed at home
Tired of life just need to be alone

I can't see life without you and me
I can't see or be anything else
You're long gone when I need you here
And I can't blame nobody but myself

So I'm the reason why we apart
I'm the reason why you won't stay
I'm the cause of these broken hearts
I'm the reason why love I know is leaving my life

Many night I followed you
Just to see if you were telling the truth
Many days I questioned you
I just didn't trust what you said you'll do

I can't see life without you and me
I can't see or be anything else (oh yes)
You're long gone when I need you here
And I can't blame nobody but myself

So I'm the reason why we apart
I'm the reason why you won't stay
I'm the cause of these broken hearts
I'm the reason why love I know is leaving my life
So I'm the reason why we apart
I'm the reason why you won't stay (ohhh)
I'm the cause of these broken hearts
I'm the reason why
I'm the reason why
I'm the reason why




I'm the reason why
I'm the reason why

Overall Meaning

Tank's "I'm The Reason" is a melancholic reflection of the singer's regrets and self-blaming over a failed relationship. The song details how the singer couldn't appreciate their partner, didn't trust them enough to answer their questions truthfully, and failed to invest enough time and effort into the relationship. They now find themselves alone, realizing that they are the cause of their own heartbreak. Despite the pain, the singer can't help but acknowledge that they still need and want their partner in their life.


The lyrics illustrate a clear sense of accountability and self-awareness, as the singer acknowledges their faults and accepts responsibility for their actions. The repetition of "I'm the reason why" emphasizes the singer's ownership of their mistakes and how they are solely responsible for the end of the relationship. The emotional weight of the song is enhanced by Tank's soulful and pained delivery, underscoring the sense of loss and regret felt by the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

Many nights I wondered why
I spent so many nights wondering why things ended between us


You was just something in my life
I realized that I didn't appreciate you when you were in my life


Many days I stayed at home
I isolated myself from the world because I was tired and needed to be alone


Tired of life just need to be alone
I was tired of everything and everyone that surrounded me and needed time to just be by myself


I can't see life without you and me
I cannot envision my future without you being a part of it


I can't see or be anything else
I cannot imagine myself with anyone else or doing anything else


You're long gone when I need you here
You're not here with me when I need you the most


And I can't blame nobody but myself
I realize that I am responsible for the situation we are in and I cannot blame anyone else


So I'm the reason why we apart
I recognize that I am the cause of our separation


I'm the reason why you won't stay
I understand that I am the reason why you are reluctant to stay with me


I'm the cause of these broken hearts
I acknowledge that I am the reason why our hearts are broken


I'm the reason why love I know is leaving my life
I realize that I am responsible for driving love away from my life


Many night I followed you
I spent many nights following you to see if you were being honest with me


Just to see if you were telling the truth
I just wanted to see if you were being truthful with me or not


Many days I questioned you
I spent many days questioning you, trying to figure out if you were sincere or not


I just didn't trust what you said you'll do
I had a hard time believing that you would actually do what you said you would


So I'm the reason why
I am the root cause of everything that has gone wrong between us




Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DURRELL BABBS, BOBBY D N TERRY, CURTIS LEON N WILLIAMS

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