understand songs on Instagram: "Follow (us) @understandsongs to truly understand songs, “The Reason” by Hoobastank was released in 2003 as the title track and second single from the band’s second studio album, The Reason, and it became their most successful and widely recognized song. Musically, the track blends alternative rock with a melodic, radio-friendly sound, driven by clean guitar riffs, steady percussion, and an emotionally restrained yet powerful vocal delivery by lead singer Doug Robb