The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
come through me
you arrive and I'm on fire
subdue me
to explode that you inspired
so groovily
second episode all smiles
let's make a movie
in the name of all great liars
improvising Kaufman style
they are all reasons to me
they are all reasons to be
they are all reasons to see
they are all reasons to me
how the hell do you do this?
change the colors shapes and size
I'm clueless
not one thing I recognize
so foolish
every now's a big surprise
help me to get through this
stay with me until I die
there's nothing else I wanna try
they are all reasons to me
they are all reasons to be
they are all reasons to see
they are all reasons to me
you arrive and I'm on fire
subdue me
to explode that you inspired
so groovily
second episode all smiles
let's make a movie
in the name of all great liars
improvising Kaufman style
they are all reasons to me
they are all reasons to be
they are all reasons to see
they are all reasons to me
how the hell do you do this?
change the colors shapes and size
I'm clueless
not one thing I recognize
so foolish
every now's a big surprise
help me to get through this
stay with me until I die
there's nothing else I wanna try
they are all reasons to me
they are all reasons to be
they are all reasons to see
they are all reasons to me
Lyrics submitted by Lilsteier
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i think its one of the best love songs ever written, since the first time i heard it. i want it played at my wedding
this just came on last.fm "stay with me until I die. there's nothing else I wanna try" /swoooooooon!!!
I agree with you all who say this is a beautiful love song. It's probably my favorite on there's nothing wrong with love. I also think it could be a song in response to a significant other asking for a reason why they should stay together, or a crush looking for the reasons to be with the other person... which makes it even more beautiful to me because the person responding is basically saying that everything is a reason, or that everything that he/she feels because of that other person is a reason. That other person is the reason. and for them, that's reason enough. It's what being in love with someone does to you, you can't think of it logically you just know it's the most amazing feeling and you don't want to lose it, and that feeling alone is all the reason you need and sometimes all you have.
BtoS has the capacity to write truly great love songs and Reasons is no exception. Along with You Are, their best song regarding the subject of love. Very poignant and memorable song.
It seems sort of like a love song, like how someone can make you feel alive and excited and every moment is new and surprisings. IT makes everything so much easier and you feel you need this person to stay with you until you die, to help you get through life and that's all you want. That person gives you a reason for life.
I couldn't agree more, everything is a reason to be with that person
I couldn't agree more, everything is a reason to be with that person
I hear the first line "you arrive and I'm on fire" and I cant stop listening. This was the like first real song they played when I saw them in concert. all the more reason to love it.
I love this song. It's my favorite love song.
This song is so great, everytime I listen to it I feel like I've grown, it's wonderful. I kid of calms you. EVERYONE MUST LISTEN TO THIS SONG