Reasons Lyrics
Minnie Riperton
Lyrics
The reasons for my life are in a million faces
Like aching promises I feel them in my bones
Slipping through my fingers to dance upon the road
The reasons for my life are more than I can hold
But oh, the sweet delight to sing with all my might
To spark the inner light of wonder burning bright
You're not alone
You're not alone
The reasons for my life are buried in deep places
Words once could awaken them
These seeds that I have sown
Ringing through the madness to crash against the cold
The reasons for my life cannot be bought or sold
The reasons for my life are filling all my spaces
Like rushing waters flow, they carry me along
Twisting through my memory to pull free from the load
The reasons for my life are more than I was told
Song & Lyrics Facts
Minnie Riperton's song "Reasons" was released in 1975 on her album Perfect Angel. The song was written by Minnie and husband Richard Rudolph, with production from Charles Stepney.
It features a band of session musicians including Bill Steinway (keyboards), Louis Satterfield (bass) and Maurice White (drums). The lyrics to this soulful ballad tell the story of a woman who has suffered a broken heart, yet still finds the strength to love again. The uplifting chorus encourages listeners to “give me some reasons why I should try” - a sentiment that resonates deeply with many people.