Because Of You
♪ Ne-Yo Lyrics


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Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, oh
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

Overall Meaning

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

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