Released: December 9, 2003

Songwriter: Daniel Estren Doug Robb

Producer: Howard Benson

"The Reason" is the hit 2004 single by rock band Hoobastank, off their album The Reason. The song is Hoobastank's most commercially successful single, peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and #1 on the Modern Rock Tracks. It was nominated for the Song of the Year on the 47th Grammy Awards. It was also a transatlantic hit, peaking at #12 on the UK Singles Chart. "The Reason" also won the MTV Asia VMA award for best rock video and was covered by many artists, including singer Tom Jones. Read more on Last.fm.

Length: 3:54

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Verse 2]
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with every day
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

[Chorus]
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

[Bridge]
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you

[Breakdown]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Outro]
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
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