englishPop, Electronic
Million Reasons Lyrics
by Lady Gaga
Lyricist: Lady Gaga, RedOne
27 views • Published on Sep 25, 2026
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.
Tags:
lady gagaheartbreakemotionalpopmillion reasons
Related Lyrics
stay here 4 life lyrics A$AP Rocky
english388 views
si antes te hubiera conocido karol g lyrics
english359 views
So Easy To Fall In Love Olivia Dean lyrics
english313 views
The Cure - Olivia Rodrigo
english303 views
Why You Wanna Fight Bruno Mars lyrics
english295 views
Ordinary Alex Warren lyrics
english291 views
