Gotta Be a Reason
Gotta Be a Reason

Alec Benjamin - Gotta Be a Reason Lyrics

This poignant ballad delves into the existential questions we all face about our purpose and place in the world. 🌍 The lyrics reveal two characters, an old soldier and a struggling actress, who are grappling with their past choices and current… Read more

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Gotta Be a Reason Lyrics

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Walking down to the burial ground
With a sad song in his brain
General Cloud is an old man now
But it feels like yesterday
He was on the front lines, stranded on the beach
Crawling to his best friend, floatin' in the sea
But he didn't make it, he still can't believe
How arbitrary fate is, he says

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

She went down to her job in town
With a sad song in her heart
33 with a wasted dream
To become a movie star
Living out a suitcase, serving at a bar
Saving up some pennies working after dark
Is she gonna make it? She still can't believe
How arbitrary fate is, she says

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

There's gotta be a reason that I'm here on Earth
Gotta be a reason for the dust and the dirt
The changing of the seasons never changed my hurt
So what's it worth? What's it worth?
Worth another shot of whiskey and another sip of gin
Another drop of poison that is slowly sinkin' in
If we're going down together, better take another hit
We won't be here forever so let's make the best of it

Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

Writer(s): Alec Shane Benjamin, Daniel Wilson
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Gotta Be a Reason?

This poignant ballad delves into the existential questions we all face about our purpose and place in the world. 🌍 The lyrics reveal two characters, an old soldier and a struggling actress, who are grappling with their past choices and current circumstances. Their stories highlight the randomness of fate and the universal human struggle to find meaning amidst life's challenges. The repeated refrain suggests a coping mechanism - indulging in alcohol as a way to numb the pain and make the best of life's uncertainties. However, it also underscores a sense of resilience and determination to keep going despite hardships. The song ultimately serves as a reminder that everyone is fighting their own battles, searching for reasons within their journey. #LifeStruggles #SearchForMeaning 🎭

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