The Reason by Hoobastank

Ashley’s letter to Spencer to thank her for all that she’s done for her, and to tell her how much she means to her.

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

Dear Spencer,

I’m not perfect, but I’m closer now because of you. There are things that I regret, but you’ll never be one of them. Being with you has taught me so much. I apologize in advance for any wrong things that I do.

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

I’ll never stop being who I am, but I’m changing for the better, and anyone could see that you’re the reason.

I’m sorry that I hurt you
It’s something I must live with everyday
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

Again, I apologize in advance if I ever hurt you. I don’t know how I’ll live with myself if I do. Its torture to think of you being in pain, and it’d be even worse knowing that I’m the one who inflicted it. I wish that I could make the pain you’ve already felt, all the pain you may feel in the future, I wish I could take it all away. Even if that doesn’t work and you have to cry, I want to be the shoulder you cry on. I want to be the hand that wipes them away. I want to be the eyes that you look into when you need to know everything’s going to be okay. That’s why I need you to hear the words in this letter as if they were my voice. 

And the reason is you
And the reason is you

And the reason is you

I’ve never thought much of myself, but thanks to you I know that although I may not look like a supermodel, I am beautiful. I have confidence now because of you.

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

I know you’re not a perfect person either, but you’re perfect for me, but I know you’d never try to hurt me. You wouldn’t mean it if you did.

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

Before your love, I didn’t really know me. I had no clue who I was supposed to be, but through your eyes I see the path more clearly. Some may call it change, but I know that you’re not trying to change me you’re helping to guide me. You’re not pushing me, you’re walking beside me.  

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

This is my way of showing you how thankful I am to have a girlfriend like you. I wanted to show you a side of me that I can’t speak. It’s not for a lack of words, but because there are too many, and yet none will do. You’re the reason for all that I do.

Love,

Ashley