Because Of You
Gilbert O'Sullivan Lyrics


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There's never been a time like this before
'cause when I'm not with you like is such a bore
Now if I feel lonely or I fool blue
I'll know it's because of you.

You always tell me things that I want to know
Yet when you went away you never told me 50
Now if ever there's a time I have nothing to do
I'll know it's because of you

I'll never see you again
And I know I'll regret it somehow
Can't say that I envy me I'm not exactly myself right now

I'll never see you again
And I know I'll regret it somehow
Can't say that I envy me I'm not exactly myself right now

There's never been a time like this before
'cause when I'm not with you life is such a bore




Now if I feel lonely or I feel blue
I'll know it's because of you.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Because of You" by Gilbert O'Sullivan, the singer is expressing his deep affection and dependence on his love interest. He starts off by saying that there has never been a time like this before because being away from the person he loves makes his life boring and lonely, hinting that he has never felt this way before. He lets his partner know that they always tell him things that he wants to know, but when they went away, they never told him why, leaving him in the dark. This made him feel powerless and insignificant.


The chorus repeats the idea that when he feels lonely or blue, it's because of the person he loves. The second verse expresses his regret for not being able to see his partner again and knowing he will regret it somehow. He admits that he is not himself in that moment, not feeling great and could have been better. The song then circles the same concept of loneliness when the partner is away from him in the final chorus, emphasizing that his life is incomplete without them.


Overall, the song is about how being away from the person you love can change your emotional state of mind, making life boring and colourless. Gilbert O'Sullivan conveys his feelings well and highlights the importance of being with someone who can make your life feel more fulfilling.


Line by Line Meaning

There's never been a time like this before
I have never experienced a moment like this.


'Cause when I'm not with you life is such a bore
Life without you is dull and meaningless.


Now if I feel lonely or I feel blue
Whenever I experience feelings of loneliness or sadness.


I'll know it's because of you.
I will attribute these negative feelings to the absence of you in my life.


You always tell me things that I want to know
You share information that I am interested in hearing about.


Yet when you went away you never told me 50
However, when you left you didn't give me any explanation or reason.


Now if ever there's a time I have nothing to do
Whenever I am bored or idle.


I'll know it's because of you
I will attribute my boredom or lack of activity to the absence of you in my life.


I'll never see you again
I won't have the chance to see you in the future.


And I know I'll regret it somehow
I have a feeling that I will feel remorseful in some way.


Can't say that I envy me
I can't say that I am pleased with myself or the situation.


I'm not exactly myself right now
I am experiencing emotional distress or internal turmoil.


(Reprise)
Repeating the chorus of the song.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GILBERT O'SULLIVAN

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Thanks! I love Gilbert's album 'By Larry'; just Gilbert 🎶

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Exactly !!

@ToniCarmonagracia

This song is very special of a girl of my heart adriana a love you.

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