Hoobastank Discuss "The Reason" and Perform Acoustic Version

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of ‘The Reason’ album, Hoobastank has recorded an Acoustic Version of their global hit “The Reason”. Check out what the band had to say about revisiting their smash single and the album.
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Directed by: Kelly Mahan
Edited by: Julian Gabriel Bendaña
Director of Photography: Jamie Margolin
AC / Gaffer: Rob Dicaro
2nd AC: Chris Chrisenbery
Sound: Patrick Hurley
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[@MaggieKO]

My dad is a super fan of u guys , he passed away last year and I know that he’s happy because minutes before he passed away he’s listening to hoobastank song “the reason” ❤️ keep safe y’all!❤️

[@GameGems2024]

Sorry for your loss

[@azaelleal5156]

God have it on his kingdom , big hug

[@denachtconducteur7070]

:⁰

[@radical0720]

I'm not a huge fan of this band but I'm happy to see them in shape.

[@jaredbooth0042]

Sorry for ur loss

[@saritanoemigodoy]

This song will remain for ever as one of the best in Music history 😍❤❤❤ love you guys

[@angelodecorona1732]

K

[@JohnRodriguez-lh7rr]

I still play it I still have it on my phone no lie

[@lalhruailianaralte222]

Respect

[@jdraupp]

😯

[@Quintessence.]

@John Mils Be kind. Reject hate. Embrace your Better Angels. HATE is the poison YOU take...thinking the other person is going to DIE.

[@istiaqhossain3340]

Now i am realizing, i am getting old...so much memories...

[@ahmaddihsann7724]

We’re getting old with our idol 💙

[@gisellegeorge6326]

true. me too.

[@gisellegeorge6326]

@Jimmy Black 30!!! 🤭 This CD was a gift from a Very good friend on my 15th birthday

[@gisellegeorge6326]

@Jimmy Black argentina

[@Jv19979]

Lol im 23 i remember this song on the radio when i was a kid

[@muaythaicoachnimo]

My son was born in 2003. I used this song to rock him to sleep. What Happened To Us is my freaking favorite though. For no reason I stopped listening to you guys for a part of my life and you’re back in my life. Missed you guys.

[@realmizd]

This song always makes me cry so hard. I dedicated this song to my unborn son 15 years ago. He is going to be 16 this year and I still feel as connected to it now as I did then. Thank you so much

[@BrokenBaculum]

Still an amazing voice. This is such a good performance

[@JESSROCKEDChannel]

The Reason is a FOREVER CLASSIC GEM Top Hoobastank songs: - The Reason - Crawling in the dark - Unaffected - Remember Me - Running Away - Disappear - From the heart - Losing my grip - Out of control - Same direction - If Only

[@kooskansloos4834]

I only know 3 sings. I might check the rest out.

[@Andrea-jx1lm]

Don’t forget “if I were you”

[@kithmalwimalaweera6577]

Say the same

[@andresmason1551]

The fight or flight album from them is quaking

[@krystalzayas4304]

I love first of me❤️

[@arieldoctora3861]

This is my wife and I theme song, we were been together for 17 yrs now❤. Thanks guys for this inspirational song and keep on rockin!!!🤘

[@gloriakoo]

It’s amazing how everyone has a story/memory linked with this song! Music is power. I love Hoobastank🥰

[@ninababy9097]

His voice is beautiful 🤩

[@ma.danicaespinosa7176]

This song is nostalgic!❤️ Happy 15th years "The Reason"

[@isabelflores2027]

Mi hijo solía cantar The Reason. La conocí por él. A él le gustaba cantar canciones en inglés, yo no entendía el inglés y él me traducía o ponía subtitulos. Extraño escuchar su voz, pero a través de Uds vienen a mi mente recuerdos bonitos cuando lo escuchaba. Muchas felicidades y muchas gracias por regalarnos tan bonitas melodías. Nunca dejen la música. Saludos desde Lima, Perú, de parte de la mamá de un fan de uds que ahora los escucha desde el Cielo.

[@mishita2827]

Lo siento mucho, su hijo vivió de lo más hermoso aquí con estas canciones ❤️

[@sunshinefogleman127]

I still get a lump in my throat every time I hear The Reason. I love all of their other songs too. Im so glad to see they are still together.

[@ryanwilcox3081]

Man, it's so weird seeing these dudes older now. I was maybe 13? when the Album "The Reason" came out. I remember seeing first "Same Direction" on Fuse TV at like 2 in the morning. My older brother always listened to Hoobastank back when Crawling in the Dark was popular so naturally, I tagged a long to it. But the album The Reason was like my actual footing into Hoobastank. Fun, simple times. I miss it man, I miss these dudes. Getting old sucks, but I love revisiting this and STILL remembering when I first saw them on tv to actually seeing them in concert. Kudos to these guys man. Always were a hard working band, and in my opinion, criminally underrated. Love you guys, thank you for all the memories that will live on forever.

[@ThisIsDaxter]

Such a talented band. Definitely recommend seeing them live

[@Pinion512]

That song has given me chills every single time I've ever heard it. It's 1 of about 5 songs that if I had to explain what it makes me feel, I would not be able to put words together and get it out. And I really don't even know why.

[@gethiggywitit7338]

The Reason is one of my favorite songs EVER!!!!

[@sulizztianz]

2020 "the reason" still in my playlist. This song so nostalgic for me. Miss song like this.

[@johnathantalley2476]

I do not think you will ever read my post but the song The Reason hits me hard. In 2006 I was on my way to basic training for the Army and on the long bus ride from the airport to the base with a bunch of scared soon to be new Privates questioning myself am I making the right move in my life, then the bus driver turns on the radio and The Reason was on and it put some encouragement in me to move forward. Fast forward to my first deployment and The Reason was a song I listened to daily to make it though. When I ask my wife to Marry me I had this song in the background. It seems from then to now, this song is always on or someone is singing it near me when I need it. Music can touch people in positive ways people just need to listen and feel. Thank you for unknowingly supporting me.

[@rishabhbanerjee5424]

You guys are the best ❤️❤️❤️ love from india 🇮🇳

[@thomasodonnell2187]

It is so cool, to hear from all the way in INDIA. thanks for joining in,😊💚.

[@yashbrahmbhatt1784]

@@thomasodonnell2187 It was pretty popular over here in India when it came out. VH1 were playing this song crazy heavily on their channel.

[@thomasodonnell2187]

@@yashbrahmbhatt1784 .1. That's cool.same here,US. Once "the Reason" came out & ever since,they only play their other hits every once in the while. That drives me up wall. I love their Hard Rockin classics. I want the radio stations get a clue finally. The band deserves that respect & exposure. 😉😊🤘🤘

[@alfredorivera7563]

Something well done never gets old. ive been listening this song for 15 years, time passes...

[@marcosandre6866]

Que nostalgia pura🇧🇷✌🏻

[@capitaobru]

Falou a verdade

[@isav945]

Tant de souvenirs sur cette chanson... This song instantly brings me back to my 2005/2006 school year with so many moments associated with it ! Forever in my heart and soul ! greetings from France!

[@hangsamsubba9402]

Evergreen Song The Reason🖤

[@NaziuRahman]

Just love the way he said "The Reason" is bigger than "The Hoobastanl" thats the way it is! So bold and right statement!

[@3dgar7eandro]

bro I simply love this band!!!!!

[@mechamartini]

They grew strong in the American Pie days, one of the best days I never lived in.

[@pchann1981]

一番大好きなアーティストです、何千回と聞いてます また日本にきてくださいね！生のI Don't Think I Love Youが聞きたい

[@thevoid6184]

This is how live concert should be. Mad vibe.

[@tusharrrrrr]

I don't know why but it makes me happy to see them again after a long time.. love from 🇮🇳

[@jdhs12394]

Still beautiful. This album was one of my favorites when I was in 5th grade. I hope there will be an anniversary tour once the pandemic ends.

[@ekosudrajat5633]

This song always remind me went i meet my wife.this song so specialy until now and never forget never get bored.woow crazy ya!.15 yearst past..amazing.good job guys..hope y'all always well..thank you.

[@superdave1756]

I have to say that this song has been playing in my head since I first saw the video ,when it came out. I stopped trying to figure out why I sing it practically every day of my life. Usually you have a cheesy song stuck in ur head for a day,but this song has made its home in me,and perhaps someday I will discover why.

[@majohsantoss]

_É como se fosse a primeira vez que eu ouço essa música ,slc!Vontade de chorar_ ♥️😥

[@AlfiansyahHendry]

This will always be one of my favorite songs. Why? Because it's the reason.

[@Nicktechnoo]

Benn a fan since 2001 (when I was 8 years old) and I still jam to your guy's music! Move love from Minnesota

[@robertfuentes9677]

I can easily say that The Reason by Hoobastank is one if not my favorite song of all time!...... if they tried to mark that on someone they definitely succeeded on me!!....

[@Papabeearz]

Still amazing after all these years! Love Hoobastank and I absolutely love the reason!!! Top 5 songs I hold in my life.

[@ameliamiller3431]

I’ve been in love with this song for 15 years. But hearing it now, 31 years old with a special needs little girl and a baby on the way, it gives me so many feels. It brings me back to high school when life was so much simpler, but most importantly it conveys everything I want so much to say to my sweet girl. I carry this guilt everyday and I’m so sorry for the challenges she faces daily, but somehow she is everything I need and I’ll spend the rest of my life trying my best to be the momma she deserves.

[@franctan3034]

The Reason!!!!!!! one of the best song ever!!! thank you Hoobastank for creating the song!!!! my highschool days... nostalgic!!!

[@Teisharocz]

Out of control, my fav!!!!!!!

[@stacywilliams26]

My all time favorite,,, and also I love this version... Love u guy's!!!!!

[@robieforscale814]

this was the song that always play on the radio when i was in our living room playing on my gameboy advance. what a wonderful song to grow up to.

[@CupcakeKrystle]

"It just feels fun to kind of revisit it again" Same, man, same.

[@markthedark595]

Nostalgic

[@Drewkungfoo]

A Classic from the early 2000's All of the emotions are hitting home rn

[@c.a.murillo5896]

Todo un clásico, en cualquier parte del mundo. This song helped me learn english

[@Memorh19]

This song... It brings so many memories. And it's one of my all time favorites. Agree? =)

[@Redboah]

Agree!

[@scottpollack1007]

You guys are AWESOME! Please keep writing and performing because your fans need it to survive! Shout out from Scottsdale, Arizona guys!

[@fabbdsilva3551]

the reason, a beautiful song, musical emotion, congratulations hoobastank, my favorite band!

[@RianRusliansyah]

Still love you guys.. tons love from Indonesia

[@chuck5939]

Really really thanks for be part of mine. The song ‘If i were you’ teach me a lot to be an adult. And i am sorry i was lost the cassette album, so sad.

[@canalminhageracao]

*Top! Muita Nostalgia nessa banda ...Mais os caras estão velhinhos rss*

[@pad-dydrummer5929]

Unique in their own way!! Nostalgia from Hoobastank ❤️

[@elizabetholiveirabr]

Nowadays music is not made like it used to be... We had the best time. Thank you Hoobastank!🌷❤💋

[@priyankah4588]

💜 happy anniversary to this masterpiece. this song has always lived with me. 15 years!!! 🥺💜

[@bebefaith]

💖💖💖one of our faves!😍

[@danskarate997]

Amazing that you guys are still going and please don't stop, we need music like this more than ever. The reasons are many.

[@strongereveryday2302]

As a band, Hoobastank is onebof those bands that just have a perfect sound. Their words, voices, tones and themes all fit perfectly all the time.

[@tazzja5564]

I love the fact that when the song is done, everyone starts playing jibberish haha (All musicians do that, specialy drummers ;) ). Great job guys, great song, until the next show in the Netherlands.

[@sundayyuqi116]

first video/song that I've searched on youtube. I fell inlove to this song when the first I heard it on radio back in 2006.

[@sonicshima1663]

Thank you! You will probably never grasp why this song is so amazing but yes it ties all of us to a pivotal point in life. Thank you! #HOOBASTANK

[@jehhmar8563]

Love this song.

[@izilsyifaimani2430]

Warm hug from Indonesia. Love this song song so much

[@kazouk1]

I love this song, a lyric that speaks of love, I think the band could approach it more now. I believe that many loves were restored because of this music. Congratulations on your 15 years. I'm from Brazil. Success

[@tilekt4248]

Didn't know that this band had more cool songs other than “The Reason”.

[@karin9305]

this song is just my ultimate favorite song, like of all time

[@kristinewood7030]

Still sound freaking Incredible

[@StephanyMoraMusic]

Wow this is so beautiful! Happy anniversary!!

[@emmanuelgongora1699]

lo mejor de esta semana gracias algoritmo de KZbin wooow tenia 15 años cuando escuche esta canción

[@5urg3x]

3:03 - “WE HAVE OTHER SONGS BESIDES THE REASON YOU KNOW BRUH” ahaha...the first track I heard was Crawling In The Dark and I knew right from that point Hoobastank was going to blow up!

[@jasperangel]

A Fan here in the Philippines.. Specially that "The Reason" song of yours..

[@michaelfalsetti5468]

I Will Miss Her. Great Job Guy's

[@johalareewi]

Awesome band. So glad I got to see them live back in the day.

[@icc2010]

This was the first song I danced to with my 8th grade girl friend back in the day. So this song has a place in history for me

[@N12458]

Thanks for sharing such a sweet memory❤

[@relaxationandmeditation8046]

One of my favorite songs. It's timeless...classic!

[@getoveryourself2212]

I listened to this because of my dad.. now I feel old, even though my dad heard of them in his late 20’s/beginning 30’s “The Reason” Now i’m barely gonna be 21 soon.. Its almost been 20 years since “The Reason” came out

[@koraymendi]

Good memories because of that band especially because of this song :) Love you guys 🤟❤

[@dee398]

This song has been my ringtone for 17yrs. ❤️

[@wjveryzer7985]

I implore fans of the heavier, earlier, first 4 albums check out there most recent release. While its not back to roots and heavy, its a return to form as far as the song writing strength. and PLEASE TRY TO WRITE A RECORD LIKE THAT!!

[@karangusain5986]

No words. Just Respect

[@michaelfalsetti5468]

My Wife's going to Heaven this song sums up how I have Sorrow. Damn Cancer.

[@Wade_Fucking_Wilson]

RIP

[@miguelramirez1582]

Mine Too. Seven years ago she was only 38. Sorry for your loss

[@scottwilliamwalmer6266]

RIP gone but never forgotten my CONDOLENCES too you and your family 😇🙏😚

[@mukuljoshi6534]

Love from India ♥️😘😘♥️😘♥️😘😍

[@spidertroy4]

Awesome video! I was 9 years old when my dad bought me your debut album, and I was 11 when I saw The Reason on the Target adds we would get with our newspaper. My dad took me to Target and this album rocked my world!! I would not be the musician I am today if it wasn’t for Hoobastank 🤟🏼🔥 hope you see you guys on tour 2021!

[@cutiebg2891]

This song is my favourite

[@jakeperez6556]

Ive been a fan for more than a decade i listen to the reason at least twice a week its such a beautiful song gets me through the loss of my dad and best friend i miss him everyday thank you from the bottom of my heart guys .

[@derikdalby4403]

Great song! Now if we could get a reaction/band history video for Disappear... I’d be a very happy guy. One of my favorite songs.

[@pfpt86]

Even put up the music video online would be great. Don't understand why isn't avaliable anywhere.

[@yadvendrakulkarni4698]

Thanks hoobastank you made my day!

[@__jolynn__5120]

I saw them on tour wen they opened for Linkin Park !! Gosh that's been forever, keep rocking boys !! 💚

[@bibashhiwakote5577]

Was , is and will always be my favourite song since the day I heard it and especially when I am having a worst break up of all , depression and all the things at once I feel fine listening this song till this day . This has a meaning for me . Thanks guys you are amazing. 🥰🥰

[@Unknown-t5m7d]

Still love this

[@beeeennnnnnn]

always been a solid tune

[@adinadeen7761]

Damn. After so many years, still giving me the vibe. Love u guys

[@madcoda]

Just come here to say that, "The Reason" was what got me hooked, but I listen to every song of your albums and loved them, thank you for your great music

[@davevillas7397]

This song never gets old💕

[@jeromenatividadlabasanbina1248]

Old but gold

[@ibee4u2luv]

WOW. So much nostalgic feels right now. This song came out at a time when this was synonymous to my life at the time. Definitely was obsessed with the song, video, and you guys for a looooong time. 🥰 Also, y'all just made me fee super old...15 years ago?? Wow.

[@leoadam5410]

Yup, this song never gone away. I am still listening 🤟

[@deusexmachina4457]

I'm still 27 but damn...I feel old too seeing my fav bands are getting really matured now.. 😅

[@luvndanestrin]

yay to clips from the DVD. Forever Luvndanestrin! Haha let it live! Og fans pre- The Reason!