Behind the Chorus

"The Reason" is a song by American rock band Hoobastank, released in 2003 as the lead single from their album of the same name. The song was written by Hoobastank's lead singer Doug Robb, and it is a power ballad that deals with themes of regret, forgiveness, and redemption. According to Doug Robb, the inspiration for the song came from a personal experience he had with a close friend.  The friend had made a mistake and hurt someone they loved, and was struggling with feelings of regret and self-blame.  Robb wrote "The Reason" as a way to express the idea that it's never too late to seek forgiveness and make things right, and that sometimes the greatest act of love is being able to forgive someone who has hurt you. The song's emotional lyrics, coupled with its powerful melody and Robb's emotive vocals, struck a chord with audiences and helped to propel Hoobastank to mainstream success.  "The Reason" went on to become one of the biggest hits...

"She Will Be Loved" is a song by the American pop rock band Maroon 5. The song was released as the third single from their debut album, "Songs About Jane", in 2004. The lyrics of the song tell a story of unrequited love and the pain of watching someone you love be mistreated by another. The song was inspired by the personal experience of Maroon 5's lead singer, Adam Levine, who wrote the song along with the band's guitarist, James Valentine.  Levine has said that the song is about a girl he knew who was in a bad relationship with someone who mistreated her, and how he wanted to rescue her from that situation.  He said that the song was his attempt to convince her that he could be the one who would treat her better and love her the way she deserved to be loved. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of the girl's situation and Levine's desire to save her. The chorus of the song ("She will be loved") repeats the idea that no matter what ...