Story Behind The Song
"Give Me A Reason" was one of the hardest songs I've ever had to write, just before my marriage to my long time girlfriend ended. Looking back, it seems painfully obvious that I was looking for an easy way to get out, but I really didn't know how. I was almost daring myself to go running for the hills, but also knew that I wouldn't be able to do it. Of course eventually I did decide to take my life into my own hands and leave, but it's left a scar that I don't think will ever truly heal, no matter where my life takes me.
Song Description
"Give Me A Reason" is a modern folk song with lush arrangements that chronicles the feeling of being trapped in a life that you don't want to be trapped in - of looking for a way out, but feeling like you don't have the strength to do it on your own.
| Song Length |
3:06 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Moving |
Subject |
Will, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Norah Jones, Ryan Adams |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Well i've had my fill of lonely days
I've seen them all come and go
But lately it seems I can't get away
From thinking they're all that I know
So give me a reason, a reason to stay
And I'll give you a reason to run
Give me a reason, a reason to stay
And I'll give you a reason to run, away
I'm a prisoner inside my mind,
And it seems that I can't escape
From behind these walls of fences and wire,
Trapped inside of these gates
Give me a reason, a reason to stay
And I'll give you a reason to run,
Give me a reason, a reason to stay
And I'll give you a reason to run,
run away