
Scott has performed two different duets of his single, one with Leona Lewis, Ilse DeLange, and Barbara Pravi. It wasn’t just his fans and listeners that were a fan of the song, either. The developments that the writing process underwent serve the song well, however, providing a relatable story that underpins the narrative of the lyrics. During the chorus, for example, Scott laments about fixing what he has broken, showing signs of regret and worry. This was due to the fact that the song was being written under a mindset of not knowing the reasons for your anxiety.ĭoing a quick examination of the lyrics of “You Are The Reason”, you can see some traces of how the song may have turned out had it been written with the original theme in mind. The song was so different in fact, that according to Scott it was even originally going to be destined to have a completely different title, “Without A Reason”. Writing together with co-writers Corey Sanders and Jon Maguire, it had an altogether different meaning at the outset.

Without a ReasonĪlthough Scott himself has stated that the song is a sort of love-letter to the important people in his life, it didn’t start out that way at the beginning of the writing process. Calum Scott | Kathy Hutchins / Īlthough it wasn’t the most successful single from his debut studio album Only Human, it’s understandable why the themes of “You Are The Reason” cause the lyrics to resonate so easily with listeners. Though it wasn’t originally the intention, this theme was developed over the course of the writing process. “You Are The Reason”, according to Scott, is a thank you to the relationships that are important to him and that make his life better. His success wouldn’t be as short-lived as some of his peers on the show, as he went on to release an album and multiple singles, including “You Are The Reason”.

Calum Scott made waves in 2015 when he put on a breathtaking performance on Britain’s Got Talent.
