The Reason
V.A Lyrics

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Yesterday, I waited for your friends to walk away
So I could say just what I mean
I know we're moving fast
We're running from the past
I'm holding on before it fades away

Could it be that maybe it's our first mistake?
And baby, that's alright

It's crazy how we lost ourselves tonight
There's a reason why they say that we should give it time
But time is not enough
And that's the reason why
When you're young, you fall in love

Standing still
I'm waiting round to see if this is real
Cause I feel like I'm asleep
I'll open up my eyes
Cause you might be the type
Of girl that makes me dream when I'm awake

Could it be that maybe it's our first mistake?
And baby, that's alright
It's crazy how we lost ourselves tonight
There's a reason why they say that we should give it time
But time is not enough
And that's the reason why
When you're young, you fall in love

So tell me can this really work
Or will we end up getting hurt
Is this love or myth
So tell me are you in for this
There's so much than we can see
More than you
More than me
It takes two to believe

Maybe it's our first mistake
And baby that's alright
It's crazy how we lost ourselves tonight
Maybe it's our first mistake
And baby, that's alright
It's crazy how we lost ourselves tonight
There's a reason why they say that we should give it time
But time is not enough
And that's the reason why
When you're young, you fall in love

That's the reason why when you're young you fall in love
That's the reason why when you're young you fall in love

Overall Meaning

In "The Reason," V.A is singing about a couple who is moving fast in their relationship but is aware that it may be their first mistake. The singer is waiting for a moment when they are alone to express how they feel but is hesitant about the future of their relationship. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the importance of time but recognizes that it may not be enough to maintain the relationship. The lyrics "When you're young, you fall in love" serves as the conclusion to the song, highlighting the innocence and naivety of young love.

One interpretation of this song is that it seeks to address the challenges that come with young love. The couple is enjoying their relationship but is also aware that their relationship is not without challenges. They are faced with the inevitable question of whether their love will last through time, leading them to wonder if their love is sustainable or just a fleeting infatuation.

Another interpretation of this song portrays the importance of communication in a relationship. The singer is waiting to express how they feel, reflecting on the hesitancy that comes with communicating one's emotions in a relationship. The acknowledgment of the importance of communication could imply that if the couple discusses their doubts and fears about their relationship, they may be able to overcome them and find a way to make their love last.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday, I waited for your friends to walk away
I was waiting for a chance to talk to you privately

So I could say just what I mean
I wanted to express my true feelings

I know we're moving fast
I understand that our relationship is progressing quickly

We're running from the past
We are trying to escape the problems from our previous experiences

I'm holding on before it fades away
I am trying to keep our relationship strong before it becomes weak

Could it be that maybe it's our first mistake?
Perhaps we are making a mistake by rushing things

And baby, that's alright
It's okay if that's the case

It's crazy how we lost ourselves tonight
We got caught up in the moment and forgot ourselves

There's a reason why they say that we should give it time
People advise us to take things slow for a good reason

But time is not enough
Just waiting and not taking action is not sufficient

And that's the reason why
This is why

When you're young, you fall in love
It's common for young people to fall in love quickly

Standing still
I am not making any moves

I'm waiting round to see if this is real
I am waiting for confirmation that our love is genuine

Cause I feel like I'm asleep
I feel numb or detached

I'll open up my eyes
I will start paying attention

Cause you might be the type
I think you have the qualities

Of girl that makes me dream when I'm awake
You inspire me to dream even when I'm not sleeping

So tell me can this really work
Is our relationship going to succeed?

Or will we end up getting hurt
Could this relationship end in pain?

Is this love or myth
Is our love real or just an illusion?

So tell me are you in for this
Are you committed to this relationship?

There's so much than we can see
There's more to our relationship than what meets the eye

More than you
Even more than what you may see

More than me
More than what I realize

It takes two to believe
Both of us have to put in effort to make this work

That's the reason why when you're young you fall in love
This explains why young people fall in love easily

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Romans, Ethan Mentzer, Joey Zehr, Joseph Guese, Kyle Dickherber, Nate Campany

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Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

3y↑1

Please note that while discharge upgrades are not typically an issue CCK assists with, you can find more information here: https://cck-law.com/blog/military-discharge-status-and-what-it-means-for-your-entitlement-to-va-benefits/

Maine D

4y↑5

I served USN from 96-01, capped to e4 in 97 and made e5 in 98. Combat chief found a way to bust me back down to e4 so I wouldn't have a chance at e6 and end of my enlistment. I requested counseling for it . Bothers me to this day. Lost a paygrade, NAM, and I turned down shore duty tracking satellites in Key West. It's why I don't trust any1 now

Highfidelity1013

Found a way? Sounds like you don't want to take accountability...also, that wouldn't end your enlistment unless you guilty of serious misconduct.

TomMarineVet

4y↑2

Thank you for this informative video....it will help out many

BuyN' Dips

So does a conviction under a general court-martial, and not special, mean I cant get VA benefits? or is there wiggle room? Thanks for the video!

Ray wright

What about a administrative separation with a characterization of service as other then honorable?

Ryan Ladewig

4y↑1

Hey man I could REALLY use some answers... im getting my chapter 5-17 for depression and anxiety and a prior suicide attempt that i didnt go to the hospital for.... i was just wondering in order to get the chapter out do i need to have like diagnosed depression or anxiety...or is that what RBH does? Because i talked to RBH and they said im definitely getting one and ive been waiting for my 4707 for about a lil over a week now and i just really wanna be home before the end of this month... my stepdad is really ill and my dad has cancer so i want to be out in case something happens so I can take care of my mother...

Juwan Hopkins

Hey no disrespect but I’ve been feeling the exact same way any update?

N3xus N3xus

3y↑3

with a general under honorable discharge could I upgrade so i can still have GI bill? (is it possible)

Bryant Perkins

3y↑1

That's all I want to know

Brian Bayer

4y↑1

Are there attorneys out there that help with getting discharges upgraded or amended?

Johnny Oden

@Brian Bayer Keep me updated! I will guide you through the process, and beyond.
Ive won cases exactly like this one.You in the. 1st phase.(Gathering of evidence).
This is a very common case!
An your welcome my fellow vet.!!!

Brian Bayer

@Johnny Oden thank you for your help.

Johnny Oden

@Brian Bayer Ok Brian the review board doesn't need actual proof that you were a victim of: MST (Military Sexual Trauma)
Your word is good enough because of the
embarrasment one faces admitting such a crime (1).A copy of your PTSD diagnosis, as many(2) (Buddy letters) as you can. (2-3 at the most) A buddy letter tells from good to bad.The( GOOD) person you were before the military.Mild- mannerd didnt drink good samaitian.well respected by the community.etc. Now the( BAD): Once that event happened (MST) your behavior changed.
Changed in the military an once you came home.
Get parents, siblings friends etc.2-3. letters
They must tell in those letters the good person you were before the military, and the bad person became after the military.All the bad was because thats how you coped with the PTSD.(3rd) Statemenet of facts (your story of what happened?.(4th) DD 214 copy.
An if you tryed to get transferred mention that too.This is how is done.Just do it.!!!

Brian Bayer

@Johnny Oden It was sexual assault, with penetration, by my barracks roommate and three others.

Johnny Oden

Excuse me! (Which led to certain conducts)

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TQ Nation

4y↑1

Do you HAVE to get discharged if you make a large amount of money?

David Harris

4y↑9

you need to know why the person did what they did before you pass judgement

2G Yep

4y↑1

How can I upgrade my discharge? 🙏🏼🇺🇸

King of Beast

Yo I got a question how do u get a general discharge and how does it effect your life when you do?

Johnny Oden

Give me a call! I can help with your upgrade.I look for injuries you sustained while serving your country that led to your discharge.
Call or text 404 207-5132

2G Yep

I Graduated basic and then was told I was a IN-ACT holdover. I talked with everyone I could on base. All of my friends left and I was stuck at Benning. Even though I had graduated I was still treated like I was in basic. This was due to the fact that I didn’t disclose the fact that I had been arrested. No charges, no anything. I was kept on KP every day. My CO told my to just get out
Of his face and go home after bugging him every day to go to my unit. He told me I could leave and then go to my local recruiters office and file paperwork for a general discharge. And that’s exactly what I did. They flew me to for Knox and I completed the paperwork. Am I still eligible for an upgrade? How to I even find out
What my discount was. So long ago..1994. Thanks for all you guys help and God bless

jay liel

4y↑1

Have a good service records, but fraud entry, listening to the recruiter was wrong. Had two misdemeanors before joining. I told him too. He said to not tell anyone or you will have to wait up to 6months for waiver. I finished basic, and

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

4y↑3

@Randy TonnerII, generally speaking, If you feel you were other than honorably discharged for unfair reasons, you can file for a discharge upgrade at one of the Department of Defense’s Military Department Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) if you discharge was not issued by a sentence of a general courts-martial.https://cck-law.com/blog/military-discharge-status-and-what-it-means-for-your-entitlement-to-va-benefits/

Wary Martinez

4y↑6

What about an uncharacterized or els discharge. You guys didn’t mention that

your mom

Now you may be able to get medical for an injury from service if filed within one year etc. And can prove it's military. However because it's from basic your priority group will suck and getting help would take forever. You can review if the army followed their rules for that discharge by reviewing ar 635-200 requirements. Also do you have witnesses etc. About any hazings abuse harassment. That will help upgrade you as well. Also was medical malpractice committed that will help. Use google to review all the ucmjs. This way anything they did wrong you can get upgraded. Because after all they are uniformed. They are meant to be held to a higher standard. Also your under their care and command. Any wrongdoing would be like a babysitter or a teacher did wrong.

your mom

Uncharacterized do not qualify from what i was told you gotta fill out a dd form 293 and show impropriety or equity issues.

your mom

What do you want to know.

Mr. M.O.G.O.M.

My son is in Marine corps boot camp in San Diego. He's injured himself if his injury causes him to be discharged during basic training what type of discharge would he rate? And could he file for service-connected disability from that injury?

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

Hello! This blog may provide some answers you are looking for: https://cck-law.com/blog/VA-Disability-Benefits-Injured-Boot-Camp-non-combat/

Eddie Jackson

4y↑1

How can I get help update my discharge?

your mom

Go to the va. They will help determine if.... You need to discharge upgrade or if they can review.

Johney Ehn

California national Guard, deployed Feb 15, 2001 in may I fail urinalysis no classes offered separation with honorable under general Nov 10th, I'm trying for a va loan. Please help

King of Beast

Yo I got a question so what kind of discharge will u get if you fail the physical exam twice or if you are a marine reservist and did not show up for drill?

Piano Ninja

I failed 2 back to back drug tests for marijuana AFTER returning from Kuwait, I was diagnosed with PTSD, depression and I had an allergic reaction to a medication I was given during my deployment. I was sentenced to 15 days in jail, given a BCD and sent home with nothing. To this day (12 years later) I still suffer from ptsd and I’ve had no help from the military...I know I messed up but I feel like my punishment was a little too harsh given my service up until that point.

Clyde Horton

@Johnny Oden I'll be contacting you if your info is the same.

Spencer Miller

Check out curly Jamaican YouTube video on the subject you may find it very helpful

Johnny Oden

4y↑2

As you can see, you were erroneously discharged. Because those behaviors you exhibited were the result of coping with PTSD.A mental illness due to the events,(i assume) you've seen, or experienced while deployed in Kuwait.
Im not a magician, but if you give me info relevant,.to your deployment;... we can get that discharge upgraded to 'Generaal'.
Im non-profit! Only profit i receive, is the satisfaction from seeing Veterans get the royalties their entitled to.Call me! The numbers right above.

Piano Ninja

4y↑1

Johnny Oden awe man if you could that would be life changing...I’ve been struggling with this for 13 years...I’ll be calling you soon!!

Johnny Oden

My number is 404 207-5132

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The Real McCoy

What if you served active and reserves and got an honorable from active and a different discharge status from the reserves?

your mom

@Longfordboy just do research

Longfordboy

Glad to see some attorneys taking an interest in these. things
Hingis

your mom

@King of Beast try not to fail. The economy out here sucks rn. Also employers havent had a minimum wage increase since 2009 biden wants to but who knows if that will go through. It's insane out here. I'd try to pass if i were you like your life depends on it.

your mom

@King of Beast but yes failing pt tests in basic training is grounds for a failure to adapt general discharge els. If the standard everyone is doing your not meeting and they arent treating you unfairly then yes you will face a general discharge els.

your mom

@King of Beast failure to adapt discharges are for people in basic training who fail basic. However in order to recieve it they have to provide appropriate accommodations to give you a chance. Simply stating they did is not enough.

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Freddy Parker

How can I get in touch with your office

Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

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Chanda S.

Hello, I was hoping you guys can assist me. I am a General Discharge. Should I just email you guys to obtain more info? Or anyone you can recommend me too.