BECAUSE OF YOU
♪ Ne-Yo Lyrics
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Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
Ooh, want to, but I can't help it
I love the way it feels
It's got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I need it when I want it, I want it when I don't
Tell myself I'll stop everyday, knowing that I won't
I got a problem, and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it
Said and it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Think of it every second, I can't get nothin' done
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Know I should stay away from, 'cause it's no good for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I got a problem and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Ooh, even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it, ayy (ooh-ooh-ooh)
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you (strung out on you)
I can barely move, (ooh), but I like it (and I like it)
Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh)
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, ayy)
So strung out (strung out, oh)
Ain't no doubt (this ain't no grain of doubt, oh)
So strung out (hey)
Over you, over you, (you), over you (you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Because of you
And it's all because of you
Mmm, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug
And I know this much is true
Baby, you (baby, you, you, you)
Have become my addiction (my addiction)
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it (but I like it, yeah)
Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (oh, never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug
She's the sweetest drug
Ne-Yo’s song “Because of You” is a love story about an addiction. The lyrics indicate an inability to resist the irresistible attraction of a love interest, portraying them as a drug. Ne-Yo sings, “I got a problem”, lamenting his helplessness and stating that even if he knew what to do, he doubts that he would quit. The lyrics evoke the image of an addict whose only concern is the next fix, no matter how harmful it may be.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, "all because of you," emphasizing that the addiction is all-consuming and can only be attributed to this one individual. Ne-Yo sings, "she’s the sweetest drug," likening the grip of the femme fatale to that of a dangerous intoxicant. The repeated phrases, "never get enough” and "she’s the sweetest drug,” highlight the intensity of the addiction; a craving that cannot be sated.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo, want to but I can't help it
I have a strong desire that I can't control
I love the way it feels
I am addicted to the feeling that it gives me
This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I am torn between my imagination and reality
I need it when I want it
I crave it at any time I desire it
I want it when I don't
I desire it even when I don't need it
Tell myself I'll stop everyday
I keep deluding myself that I will quit
Knowing that I won't
But deep down, I know I won't stop
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
I am aware that I have an addiction, but I'm unsure how to handle it
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
I am not sure if I can stop even if I found a solution
But I doubt it; I'm
I am doubtful I can quit
Taken by the thought of it
I am captivated by the mere thought of it
Baby, you have become my addiction
I have become addicted to you
I'm so strung out on you
I am too dependent on you
I can barely move, but I like it
I love the effect you have on me, even though it's not good
Never get enough
I am never satisfied
She's the sweetest drug
You are the most addictive thing to me
Think of it every second
I constantly have you on my mind
I can't get nothing done
My addiction is holding me back from doing other things
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
My only worry is when I will satisfy my addiction next
Know I should stay away from
I know it's not healthy for me
'Cause it's no good for me
It's not beneficial for me to continue this way
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I have attempted to quit many times, but my addiction consumes me
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
Without a doubt
So strung out (strung out, hey)
I am too dependent on you
Over you (you)
My addiction is solely for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kylesmiffy6761
Lyrics:
Mmmh, mmmh, Yeah (doo, doo, dooo, doo)
Gotta change my answering machine
Now that I'm alone
'Cause right now, it says that we
Can't come to the phone
And I know it makes no sense
'Cause you walked out the door
But it's the only way I hear your voice anymore
It's ridiculous
It's been months
And for some reason I just
Can't get over us
And I'm stronger than this, yeah
Enough is enough
No more walkin' round
With my head down
I'm so over being blue
Cryin' over you
And I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing
You were still here
Said, I'm so sick of love songs
So sad and slow
So why can't I turn off the radio?
Gotta fix that calendar I have
That's marked July 15th
Because since there's no more you
There's no more anniversary
I'm so fed up with my thoughts of you
And your memory
And how every song reminds me
Of what used to be
That's the reason I'm so sick of love songs
So tired of tears
So done with wishing
She was still here
Said, I'm so sick of love songs
So sad and slow
Why can't I turn off the radio?
Why can't I turn off the radio?
Why can't I turn off the radio?
@kylesike1174
Did anyone else got the urge to listen to old songs or is it just me?
@iskandarzulkarnain2272
i did because its bring all good memories where true meaning of family and friendship
@rei2805
@@iskandarzulkarnain2272 absolutely right man...time has change now,music is kinda sucks nowadays.
@ohitslucid5033
Same
@MsChantalm
Me!... Im on a old school rnb marathon
@dannylopez6826
Kylesike bruh, you not the only one.
@Krizwai96
2024 and still can’t get enough of this song, Been listening since I was a little kid 🔥
@godrules3596
Ikr kids these days will never know what it was like💯
@Krizwai96
@@godrules3596 this were the golden days
@Lynn27492
Love this song