Reasons
Earth, Wind & Fire
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Now, I'm craving your body, is this real Temperatures rising, I don't want to feel I'm in the wrong place to be real Woah and I'm longing to love you, just for a night Kissing and hugging and holding you tight Please let me love you, with all my might Reasons, the reasons that we hear The reasons that we fear Our feelings a won't disappear, ooh And after the love game has been played All our illusions were just a parade And all the reasons start to fade La, la, la, la After all our reasons why All the reasons were a why After all the reasons love was left aside I'm longing to love you for one night Please let me love you with all of my might, baby Ooh baby Reasons, the reasons that we hear The reasons that we fear Our feelings a won't disappear And after the love games have been played All our illusions were just a parade And all the reasons start to fade And, in the morning when I rise No longer feeling hypnotized For no reasons, our reasons, our reasons Have no pride After all the reasons why All of the reasons were a lie After all the reasons why love was left aside Heeh, ah, yeah, ooh, yeah, ooh baby I can't find the reasons That my love won't disappear Can't find the reasons Why I love you, my baby, my dear Can't find the reasons Wanna love you all night Can't find the reasons Gotta squeeze ya, real tight Can't find the reasons Baby yeah For my tears Can't find the reasons
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Written by: Charles Stepney, Philip James Bailey, Glenn White Maurice
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11 facts about this song
Song History"Reasons" is a track from the band's sixth studio album "That's the Way of the World", released in 1975. However, the song was recorded in 1974.
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Song Composition"Reasons" is R&B and soul-infused track significantly influenced by jazz.
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Lead SingerThe song is particularly notable for the extraordinary lead vocals by Philip Bailey.
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AchievementsWhile "Reasons" was never an officially a charted hit, it has become one of Earth, Wind & Fire's most played and highly regarded songs.
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Performance Popularity"Reasons" is one of Earth, Wind & Fire's most beloved songs at their live performances, often stretching to over ten minutes due to band member Verdine White's improv bass playing, Bailey's vocal solos, and Maurice White's kalimba solos.
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Ballad NatureThis track is recognized as one of the finest R&B ballads of its era.
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Song Meaning"Reasons" is a love song that describes a short-lived, intense romantic relationship.
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Versions of the SongMultiple versions of "Reasons" have been recorded by the band, including a live version for the 1975 album "Gratitude" which became particularly popular.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, many artists have covered "Reasons", further testifying to its enduring popularity and influence.
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Song Influence"Reasons" is considered as one of the songs that helped Earth, Wind & Fire break into the mainstream.
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Use in MediaThe song has made appearances in several films and TV shows, including the 1998 film "The Wedding Singer."
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