The Reason

“The Reason” is Hoobastank’s 2004 hit from their 2003 album with the same name. This is probably one of the most popular songs from this alternative rock band from California, United States. It landed on the number 2 spot in the Billboard Hot 100 charts and number 1 in the Modern Rock Tracks.

The song is about a person who wants to change the way he or she used to be. The person found a way to go back to his or her old self through a reason. And the reason is someone that the person broke up with.

In 2006, Welsh singer Tom Jones performed this song in his concerts.

The Reason

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you