Just Because
Blanket Barricade Lyrics

Years passing I used to be happy
As time goes on, I have found that I no longer feel happy

I used to love rock and roll
I once enjoyed listening to rock and roll music

Used to think I could care about you
In the past, I believed I had feelings for you

Guess time takes its toll
I now realize that time can have a negative effect on people or situations

Sleep talking Speed walking
I am restless and anxious, and have trouble sleeping

A drink please before the show
I need a drink to calm my nerves before performing

You play pretend you're playing for nothing
You act as if you are performing for no one or for no purpose

Turned on by remote control
Your actions and emotions are influenced by someone else, like a programmed machine

Through smoke and mirrors
You use deceptive tactics to manipulate me

You're compelled to want me
You have a strong desire to be with me, even if it may not be genuine

Time and time again
Repeatedly, over a long period of time

I used to believe in something
I once had faith or trust in something or someone

But now this means has no end
The situation or relationship has no resolution or conclusion in sight

I tell you what you want to hear
I say things that I know you want to hear, even if they are not true

Swallow words that have no meaning
I speak empty or meaningless phrases that have no real significance

Whisper nothings in your ear
I say sweet or romantic things that have no real substance

Just so I can keep you
I say these things in order to maintain your affection or attention

Eat my lies come feed this passion
Believe my falsehoods and fuel the intensity of our relationship

Take my hand exploit your fears
Allow me to take advantage of your insecurities or weaknesses

They'll tell you Pack your hopes and hit the stage
Other people may advise you to pursue your dreams or aspirations

Before your passion slips away
Do it quickly before you lose the drive or motivation to do so

Well let me be a breathless whisper
Allow me to be the voice that speaks softly in your ear, causing you to get lost in my words

Hanging on your ear
My words linger and stay with you

I've got no reasoning to obey
I have no logical justification to follow someone else's commands or expectations

And so many things I just need to say
There are many thoughts on my mind that I need to express

I'll chain down all your long arms
I will restrict you from reaching your full potential

That reach across the sky
Your hopes and dreams that extend far beyond your current reality

Let me fix all of you
Allow me to control and manipulate you in order to make you better (in my eyes)

Before you reach too high
Do it before you become too successful or independent

Just because I love you dear
I do all of these things because I love you, even if it's a twisted or unhealthy love