Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Carole King
Canonical path: /carole-king/the-reason
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
The Reason
Read The Reason lyrics by Carole King on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
The Reason
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
I figured it out
I was high and low and everything in between
I was wicked and wild, baby, you know what I mean
Till there was you, yeah, you
Something went wrong
I made a deal with the devil for an empty IOU
Been to Hell and back, but an angel
was looking through
It was you, yeah, you - it's all because of you
[Chorus]
You are the reason
You are the reason I wake up every day
And sleep through the night
You are the reason, the reason
In the middle of the night
I'm going down 'cause I adore you
I want to floor you
I'm giving it up
No more running around spinning my wheels
You came out of my dream and made it real
I know what I feel
It's you - it's all because of you
[Chorus]
In the middle of the night
I'm going down because I want you
I want to touch you
I want to floor you
You are the reason, baby
[Chorus]
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "The Reason"?
Carole King performs "The Reason", and this lyric page sits inside the Carole King catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "The Reason"?
Yes. The related section below points to Standing In The Rain and Lay Down My Life with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Carole King?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Carole King's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on The Reason yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.