What Is The Reason
The Rascals Lyrics


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Tell me, what is the reason for falling in love?
What is the reason for falling in love?
Is it the things you do
To keep from feeling blue?
Is it because they say
That it should be that way?
No, it's you
It's only you

Tell me, what is the reason for falling in love?
What is the reason for falling in love?
Is it the magic key
That opens ecstasy?
Is it a harmless scheme
Or repetitious dreams?
No, it's you
It's only you
Yeah

Tell me, what is the reason for falling in love?
What is the reason for falling in love?
Is it the place to go
When you are feeling low?
Is it the telephone
When you are home alone?
No, it's you
It's only you
Yeah

What is the reason?
What is the reason?
What is the reason?
What is the reason?
What is the reason for falling in love?




What is the reason for falling in love?
What is the reason?

Overall Meaning

In this song, The Rascals are questioning the reason for the feeling of falling in love. They suggest various possibilities such as keeping oneself from feeling blue, societal pressure, "magic key" or even a "harmless scheme", but they ultimately conclude that the reason for falling in love is the person themselves. It's not about the circumstances or external factors but rather the individual who brings about the emotion of falling in love.


It's an introspective song that encourages listeners to examine what or who brings about the feeling of falling in love. Instead of attributing it to outside sources, The Rascals suggest that it's a deeply personal feeling that is unique to each person's experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me, what is the reason for falling in love?
Asks for the cause of experiencing romantic feelings.


What is the reason for falling in love?
Repeats the question with emphasis.


Is it the things you do To keep from feeling blue?
Questions whether one falls in love to distract oneself from feeling sad.


Is it because they say That it should be that way?
Questions whether the reason for falling in love is because society expects it.


No, it's you It's only you
Answers that the reason for falling in love is the person who is being thought of.


Is it the magic key That opens ecstasy?
Questions whether the reason for falling in love is because it brings intense pleasure.


Is it a harmless scheme Or repetitious dreams?
Questions if falling in love is just a pattern or meaningless distraction.


No, it's you It's only you Yeah
Answers again that the reason for falling in love is the particular person involved.


Is it the place to go When you are feeling low?
Questions whether one falls in love because they find comfort in a person or relationship.


Is it the telephone When you are home alone?
Questions whether one falls in love because they are looking for a connection and communication.


What is the reason?
Repeats the title question.


What is the reason?
Repeats the title question.


What is the reason?
Repeats the title question.


What is the reason?
Repeats the title question.


What is the reason for falling in love?
Repeats the question one last time with emphasis.


What is the reason for falling in love?
Repeats the question one last time with emphasis.


What is the reason?
Concludes with a final repeat of the title question.




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