Because of You
凯丽·克莱森 Kelly Clarkson Lyrics

I will not make The same mistakes that you did
I vow to learn from your mistakes and not repeat them.

I will not let myself Cause my heart so much misery
I refuse to let my emotions lead me down a path of pain and heartbreak like yours did.

I will not break The way you did, you fell so hard
I will not succumb to the same weaknesses that caused your downfall and heartache.

I've learned the hard way To never let it get that far
I have come to the realization that I must be proactive in stopping situations from getting too out of control.

Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk
The lingering effects of your actions make me hesitant to take risks and venture too far from my comfort zone.

Because of you I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Having experienced the pain that comes from recklessness, I always err on the side of caution to keep myself from getting hurt again.

Because of you I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Your past actions have caused me to question not only my own intentions, but the intentions of those around me, making it difficult for me to trust and open up to others.

Because of you I am afraid
The negative impact of your actions on my life has created a sense of fear within me that can be hard to shake.

I lose my way And it's not too long before you point it out
Whenever I feel lost or adrift, you are quick to call attention to my shortcomings and mistakes.

I cannot cry Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I feel pressured to suppress my emotional reactions and tears, as you have conveyed that those emotions are viewed as a weakness.

I'm forced to fake A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
In an effort to avoid disapproval or criticism, I often put on a facade of happiness and positivity even on days when I don't truly feel it.

My heart can't possibly break When it wasn't even whole to start with
Having grown up in a broken and dysfunctional environment, my heart has never been whole or intact, making it difficult to experience genuine feelings of love and affection.

I watched you die I heard you cry every night in your sleep
As a witness to your struggles and pain, I carry the emotional burden of your suffering with me to this day.

I was so young You should have known Better than to lean on me
As a child, I was too young and inexperienced to bear the weight of your emotional problems and despair, and you should have recognized that.

You never thought of anyone else You just saw your pain
Your self-absorption and fixation on your own pain prevented you from thinking about or recognizing the impact of your actions on those around you.

And now I cry in the middle of the night For the same damn thing
Despite my best efforts to move on and overcome the damage you caused, I am still plagued by the same pain and heartache that haunted you.

Because of you I try my hardest just to forget everything
The only way I can attempt to move past the trauma and emotional damage is by trying my best to forget everything that happened.

Because of you I don't know how to let anyone else in
The residual effects of your actions have left me emotionally scarred and unsure of how to open up to or trust others.

Because of you I'm ashamed of my life Because it's empty
Your impact on my life has been so profound that it has caused me to feel shame and emptiness about the direction and state of my life.

Because of you Because of you
The recurring theme throughout the song emphasizes the profound impact of the subject's actions on the artist's life and emotional well-being.