Unlike most boy bands, they formed independently and were later picked up by a record label, as opposed to being assembled by a label or a producer. They have sold over 10 million records and achieved eight Top 40 singles.
BECAUSE OF YOU
98° Lyrics
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You're my sunshine after the rain
You're the cure against my fear and my pain
'Cause I'm losing my mind
When you're not around
It's all, it's all
It's all because of you
Oh yeah
Baby I really know by now
Since we met that day
You showed me the way
I felt it then you gave me love
I can't describe
How much I feel for you
I said baby I should have known by now
Should have been right there
Whenever you gave me love
And if only you were here
I'd tell you, yes I'd tell you
Oh yeah
You're my sunshine after the rain
You're the cure against my fear and my pain
'Cause I'm losing my mind
When you're not around
It's all, it's all
It's all because of you
Honestly, could it be you and me
Like it was before
Neither less or more
'Cause when I close my eyes
At night I realize that no one else
Could ever take your place
I still can feel and it's so unreal
When you're touching me
Kisses endlessly
It's just a place in the sun
Where our love's begun
I miss you, yes I miss you
You're my sunshine after the rain
You're the cure against my fear and my pain
'Cause I'm losing my mind
When you're not around
It's all, it's all
It's all because of you
If I knew how to tell you
What's on my mind
Make you understand
Then I'd always be there
Right by your side
You're my sunshine after the rain
You're the cure against my fear and my pain
'Cause I'm losing my mind
When you're not around
It's all, it's all
It's all because of you
The song "Because of You" by 98° is a love ballad that expresses one's deep affection towards their partner. The lyrics describe the immense impact the other person has on the singer's life - they are their "sunshine after the rain" and the "cure against [their] fear and pain." The absence of their lover drives the singer insane, and they acknowledge that everything they feel, all the happiness and love in their life, is because of their significant other.
The lyrics incorporate both past memories and present longings. The singer reflects on the beginning of their relationship and how the other person has been their guiding light since then, giving them immense love that they cannot even begin to describe. This nostalgia is accompanied by a deep longing for their partner, as the singer wishes they were here so they could express their love and affection towards them. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's all because of you" three times, emphasizing the central message that the singer's entire life revolves around their significant other.
Overall, "Because of You" expresses a deep, all-consuming love and the immense impact that love has on one's life. The lyrics are heartfelt, capturing the raw emotions of the singing persona and portraying a deep longing for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all, it's all, it's all
Everything that I feel, everything that matters to me, everything that I am is because of you
You're my sunshine after the rain
You are the light in my life that brings me happiness after difficult times
You're the cure against my fear and my pain
You are the solution to my troubles, you help me overcome my worries and troubles
'Cause I'm losing my mind
When you are not around, I feel confused and disoriented
When you're not around
I feel incomplete and lost when you are not with me
It's all, it's all
Everything that I do and everything that I am is because of you
It's all because of you
My life is completely centered around you, and I owe everything to you
Baby, I really know by now
I understand completely that you are the one for me
Since we met that day
Since the moment our paths crossed, I knew that you were the one
You showed me the way
You have guided me through life and shown me the path to happiness
I felt it then you gave me love
From the very beginning, you have been the source of all the love in my life
I can't describe
Words are not enough to express how I feel about you
How much I feel for you
My love for you is beyond measure
I said baby I should have known by now
I should have realized a long time ago that you were the one for me
Should have been right there
I should have been there for you all along
Whenever you gave me love
When you have shown me affection and love, I should have reciprocated it
And if only you were here
If you were with me right now, I would tell you everything
I'd tell you, yes I'd tell you
I would tell you how much I love you and how you mean everything to me
Honestly, could it be you and me
I wonder if we are really meant to be together
Like it was before
Like when we first fell in love and it was perfect
Neither less or more
I don't want anything more or less than what we have
Cause when I close my eyes
In my deepest thoughts and dreams
At night I realize that no one else
I realize that no one else can fill the void that you leave behind
Could ever take your place
You are irreplaceable in my life and no one else can take your place
I still can feel and it's so unreal
The love I feel for you is so powerful and surreal
When you're touching me
Even just your touch can make me feel complete and loved
Kisses endlessly
Our love is so pure and genuine that I can kiss you without end
It's just a place in the sun
Our love is like a beautiful place in the warmth of the sun
Where our love's begun
The beginning of our love story was in such a magical place
I miss you, yes I miss you
I miss you more than I can express
If I knew how to tell you
I wish I knew how to express to you what you mean to me
What's on my mind
What I am desperately trying to express to you
Make you understand
So that you can comprehend and feel how much you mean to me
Then I'd always be there
If only I could communicate to you how much I love you, I would always be there for you
Right by your side
I would never leave your side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Anders Bagge, Arntor Birgisson, Christian Karlsson, Patrick Tucker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vikkktor4308
I'm 43, grew up on boy bands, one of my all time favorite songs. I was in 7th grade when this came out, I was the only athlete who loved to sing boy bands out loud or to myself, then 8th grade hit and I was finally got caught singing by my teammates and classmates, best part I heard was hearing them saying dont stop. Now at 43 with my life on hold cause I was diagnosed with Chronic leukemia, it makes me smile with tears down my eyes, knowing life so precious this is my best therapy to get through
@amandabrashear672
You were a 17 year old 7th grader?🤔 This song came out in 1998 . If you are going to make stuff up, get your story straight 🤦♀️
@MrBayAreaRealEstate
Hope you win that battle
@Ms.Delphine1204
I wish you the best and pray you recover
@Ms.Delphine1204
@@amandabrashear672read the whole post. They may not be thinking clearly.
@joandersonrocha6597
Que Deus possa fazer um milagre em sua vida meu amigo. TB fizeram parte da minha adolescência. Nasci em 1987 e curto até hoje. Um grande abraço do Brasil
@keysersoze78
This is a time machine. It is a window back to an incredible era that we were so fortunate to be a part of... miss the 90s
@lizziebutdiff698
I'm leaving this comment so that whomever likes it, I will be reminded of this masterpiece.
@nittayoshifumi8252
Are you still being reminded?
@hkrueger07
Totally agree...awesome bunch of guys!