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Million Reasons Lyrics

by Lady Gaga

Lyricist: Lady Gaga, RedOne

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Million Reasons Lyrics

You're giving me a million reasons to let you go You're giving me a million reasons to quit the show You're givin' me a million reasons Give me a million reasons Givin' me a million reasons About a million reasons If I had a highway, I would run for the hills If you could find a dry way, I'd forever be still But you're giving me a million reasons Give me a million reasons Givin' me a million reasons About a million reasons I bow down to pray I try to make the worst seem better Lord, show me the way To cut through all his worn out leather I've got a hundred million reasons to walk away But baby, I just need one good one to stay Head stuck in a cycle, I look off and I stare It's like that I've stopped breathing, but completely aware 'Cause you're giving me a million reasons Give me a million reasons Givin' me a million reasons About a million reasons And if you say something that you might even mean It's hard to even fathom which parts I should believe 'Cause you're giving me a million reasons Give me a million reasons Givin' me a million reasons About a million reasons I bow down to pray I try to make the worst seem better Lord, show me the way To cut through all his worn out leather I've got a hundred million reasons to walk away But baby, I just need one good one to stay Oh baby I'm bleedin', bleedin', hey Can't you give me what I'm needin', needin' Every heartbreak makes it hard to keep the faith But baby, I just need one good one Good one, good one, good one, good one, good one When I bow down to pray I try to make the worst seem better Lord, show me the way To cut through all his worn out leather I've got a hundred million reasons to walk away But baby, I just need one good one, good one Tell me that you'll be the good one, good one Baby, I just need one good one to stay

Meaning of Million Reasons

“Million Reasons” is a raw and emotionally devastating exploration of a relationship’s decay, framed through the lens of persistent doubt and an agonizing struggle for hope. The core theme revolves around a woman desperately trying to cling to a love that seems systematically designed to break her, overwhelmed by a seemingly endless barrage of reasons to leave. Gaga masterfully utilizes repetition – the insistent “million reasons” – not just as a musical device but as a sonic representation of the relentless negativity consuming the listener’s perspective. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a suffocating cycle; she attempts to find solace and strength through prayer (“I bow down to pray”) and a desperate desire for a positive shift, symbolized by seeking “a dry way” or “one good one to stay.” The narrative is intensely personal, conveyed through visceral imagery like "bleedin'," highlighting the profound pain and vulnerability. Gaga doesn’t offer a simple breakup anthem; instead, she presents a portrait of someone trapped in a complex emotional battle, wrestling with disbelief (“hard to even fathom which parts I should believe”) and the inherent difficulty in trusting a partner who constantly undermines her faith. The repeated plea for “one good one” encapsulates this yearning – a single act of genuine affection or reassurance that could potentially tip the scales. Ultimately, "Million Reasons" is less about a specific relationship and more about the universal experience of enduring heartbreak, questioning your own judgment, and desperately seeking a lifeline amidst a storm of negativity, demonstrating Gaga’s signature blend of theatricality and deeply felt emotional honesty.

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