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The Reason
Hoobastank
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- Album
- The Reason (20th Anniversary)
- Released
- 2024
- Genres
- nu metal
- Length
- 3:53
- Tempo
- 83 BPM
- Label
- Island Def Jam
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About this song
"The Reason" is the eighth track on Hoobastank's 2003 self-titled album and was released as the album's second single. It is the band's biggest commercial hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Top 100 and number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It is the only pop-rock single in the band's catalog, with their other singles being harder alternative rock songs.
What it's about
The song is a pop-rock ballad about someone who regrets hurting a loved one and hopes to make up for his shortcomings.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 16 other songs, like “Ms. Reason by Pluffaduff”.
- Covered 16 times, including “The Reason by KIDZ BOP Kids”.
- Written by Dan Estrin and Douglas Robb.
- Produced by Howard Benson.