englishPop, R&B
Just Give Me a Reason Lyrics
by Pink
Lyricist: Pink, Max Martin, Shellback
28 views • Published on Sep 25, 2026
Just Give Me a Reason Lyrics
Right from the start
You were a thief
You stole my heart
And I’m your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me
That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch you fixed them
Now you've been talking in your sleep oh oh
Things you never say to me oh oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Of our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine
(Oh we had everything)
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind
(Yeah but this is happenin')
You've been havin' real bad dreams oh oh
You used to lie so close to me oh oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets
Between our love, our love
Oh our love, our love
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I'll never stop
You're still written in the scars on my heart
You're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Meaning of Just Give Me a Reason
“Just Give Me a Reason” is a raw and emotionally devastating exploration of a relationship on the brink of collapse, framed as a desperate plea for understanding and reconciliation. Pink masterfully captures the agonizing uncertainty that accompanies a seemingly inexplicable shift in a partner’s behavior – here, represented by unsettling dreams, cryptic sleep-talk, and a sudden detachment. The song unfolds as a recounting of a once-vulnerable surrender; the narrator admits to willingly exposing her “ugly parts” to this lover, who then inexplicably begins to distance himself, fueling a spiraling cycle of confusion and pain. The repeated refrain – "Just give me a reason" – isn’t simply a demand for justification but embodies a profound yearning for connection and a refusal to accept the disintegration of their shared history.
Pink utilizes vivid imagery— “tear ducts and rust,” “collecting dust”—to illustrate the palpable sense of decay within the relationship, suggesting that what was once vibrant is now fading away. The lyrics acknowledge past pain (“scars on our hearts”) while clinging to a glimmer of hope ("it's in the stars," "we can learn to love again"), portraying the narrator as stubbornly optimistic despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Ultimately, the song isn’t about blaming or assigning fault; it’s an intensely personal expression of heartbreak and a heartfelt attempt to salvage something precious before it’s irrevocably lost. Pink's vocal delivery, particularly during the repeated chorus, amplifies this sense of pleading desperation, cementing “Just Give Me a Reason” as a powerful anthem for anyone grappling with the sudden vanishing of love.
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