The Reason
Discovering Redemption: The Powerful Transformation in Hoobastank's 'The Reason'
Lyrics
I'm not a perfect person
I acknowledge that I am not flawless
There's many things I wish I didn't do
I regret many actions I have taken
But I continue learning
Despite my imperfections, I am committed to personal growth
I never meant to do those things to you
I didn't intend to cause harm to you
And so I have to say before I go
Before I depart, I feel the need to express something
That I just want you to know
I want you to be aware of my feelings
I've found a reason for me
I've discovered a motivation for my actions
To change who I used to be
This motivation prompts me to change my past self
A reason to start over new
I've found a reason to begin anew
And the reason is you
The catalyst for this change is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
I express regret for causing you pain
It's something I must live with everyday
This remorse is a burden I carry daily
And all the pain I put you through
I wish I could alleviate all the suffering I caused you
I wish that I could take it all away
Expressing a desire to erase the pain inflicted
And be the one who catches all your tears
Wanting to be the one who comforts you in difficult times
That's why I need you to hear
I need you to hear and understand my feelings
I've found a reason for me
I've identified a motive for personal change
To change who I used to be
This motive inspires me to transform my past self
A reason to start over new
A motivation to start afresh
And the reason is you
The driving force behind this change is you
And the reason is you
Reiteration that the reason for change is you
And the reason is you
Emphasizing that the catalyst for transformation is you
And the reason is you
Repeating that you are the reason for change
I'm not a perfect person
Reaffirming imperfection as part of self-awareness
I never meant to do those things to you
Expressing remorse for unintended actions
And so I have to say before I go
Reiterating the need to express something before departure
That I just want you to know
Emphasizing the desire for the listener to understand
I've found a reason for me
Confirming the existence of a motivation for change
To change who I used to be
Continuing commitment to transforming the past self
A reason to start over new
Reiterating the motive to start anew
And the reason is you
Affirming that the reason for change remains you
I've found a reason to show
Adding another layer to the motivation, a reason to reveal a different side
A side of me you didn't know
This revelation includes a side of me previously unknown to you
A reason for all that I do
The motivation behind all my actions is you
And the reason is you
Reaffirmation that you are the reason for everything I do
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