BECAUSE OF YOU
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It's all, it's all, it's all
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
You're my sunshine
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 98°’s “Because of You” tell the story of a person who has found love and how that love has transformed their life. The opening lines of the song say “You’re my sunshine after the rain/You’re the cure against my fear and my pain,” indicating that the person’s love is a source of happiness and comfort, and is able to alleviate their suffering. The lyrics go on to say that when the person’s love is not around, they lose their mind, suggesting that the person’s emotions are dependent on their partner’s presence. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “It’s all because of you,” highlighting the idea that the person’s love is the reason for their happiness and well-being.


The second verse of the song speaks to the deep emotions the singer has for their partner. They sing “I can’t describe/How much I feel for you,” emphasizing the intense feelings of love and affection they have for this person. The following lines express a regret for not having realized the importance of their love sooner and for not being there for them enough. The bridge of the song has the singer longing for their love and reminiscing on the days when they were together as they imagine what it would be like if they were still in love. The final lines of the song indicate that the singer wants to be with their love forever, declaring that they would always be by their side.


Line by Line Meaning

It's all, it's all, it's all
Everything is because of you


You're my sunshine after the rain
You bring light to my life when things get tough


You're the cure against my fear and my pain
You help heal my emotional wounds


‘Cause I'm losing my mind When you're not around
I really miss you when you're not with me


It's all, it's all It's all because of you
All the good in my life is because of you


Baby I really know by now Since we met that day You showed me the way
I've learned so much from you since we first met


I felt it then you gave me love I can't describe How much I feel for you
Your love for me fills me up in a way that's hard to explain


I said baby I should have known by now Should have been right there Whenever you gave me love
I regret not being there for you more often when you showed me love


And if only you were here I'd tell you, yes I'd tell you
I miss you so much and would tell you that if you were here


Honestly, could it be you and me Like it was before Neither less or more
I wonder if we could have the same love we had before, without any less or any more


Cause when I close my eyes At night I realize that no one else Could ever take your place
I know in my heart that no one else could ever replace you


I still can feel and it's so unreal When you're touching me Kisses endlessly
When you touch me or kiss me, it feels like a dream come true


It's just a place in the sun Where our love's begun I miss you, yes I miss you
I long for the love we shared, and I miss you more than words can express


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
If I could express my feelings better, you'd always know how much I care and I'd always be there for you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chloe Q Temtchine, Tobias Erik Karlsson

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@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!

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