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The Reason

By Travis Cottrell

2,360 views Jun 23, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Travis Cottrell's song 'The Reason' is a live worship anthem that declares Jesus as the central motivation for life, hope, peace, and praise. The lyrics express gratitude for salvation, grace, and victory over sin, while looking forward to eternal worship in heaven. The song emphasizes lifting hands, raising voices, and shouting God's love as a lifelong response. It connects the believer's present worship with the promise of unending song in God's presence. The repeated declaration 'You're the reason I sing' anchors the message in Christ's worthiness and the joy of knowing Him.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

There's a reason I can sing

There's a reason for this life inside me

One Name above all names

Jesus, yes, it's Jesus


[Verse 2]

There's a reason for this hope

There's a reason for this peace that I know

One worthy of all praise

Jesus, yes, it's Jesus


[Chorus]

I will lift my hands up

I will raise my voice high

I will shout of Your love

Till the day that I die

Everything that I have

All my worship I bring

You're the reason I live

You're the reason I sing

You're the reason I live

You're the reason I sing!


[Verse 3]

For the victory over sin

For the goodness of Your grace each day

I will bow and bless Your name

Jesus, I thank You, Jesus


[Chorus]

I will lift my hands up

I will raise my voice high

I will shout of Your love

Till the day that I die

Everything that I have

All my worship I bring

You're the reason I live

You're the reason I sing

You're the reason I live

You're the reason I sing!


[Bridge]

Hallelujah

Hallelujah

Hallelujah

You're the reason I live

You're the reason I sing!


[Verse 4]

When my time on earth is through

When my final breath has left these lungs

I'll forever be with You

Where the song goes on and on!


[Chorus]

I will lift my hands up

I will raise my voice high

I will shout of Your love

Till the day that I die

Everything that I have

All my worship I bring

You're the reason I live

You're the reason I sing!...

I will lift my hands up

I will raise my voice high

I will shout of Your love

Till the day that I die

Everything that I have

All my worship I bring

You're the reason I live

'Cause You're the reason I sing

You're the reason I live

You're the reason I sing!

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