Because Of You
Herbert Grönemeyer Lyrics


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Across my heart
There is a memory
Even in the dark
It is blinding me
There's nothing I can feel
And it's so unreal
Because of you
When the dragonflies
Bring the summer strong
And with all its light
Makes my heart so raw
It's a lost affair
Now that you're not there
Because of you

All the small talk hurts
And the voices drown
My thoughts in empty words
They just kick me down
And I miss your face
Life's lost all its grace
Because of you
Because of you
Life is just an empty space

I lie awake at night
No rescue in sight
I should call for help
But all the lines are dead
Loving words you said
Are running through my head
Bittersweet souvenirs
Are all that's left

No other eyes shine
So pure and bright
And without a smile
It all fades to white
Now the telephone
Leaves me on my own
Because of you
Because of you
All the dreams
Have overflown
All is said And gone
Because of you

Across my heart
There is a memory
Even in the dark
It is blinding me
And the flame you freed
Is always with me
Because of you
Because of you
And the tender flame you free




Is always with me
Because of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Herbert Grönemeyer's song "Because of You" speak to the deep pain and loneliness that can come with loss, specifically the loss of a loved one. The opening lines of the song are particularly powerful, with the image of a memory burning so brightly that it is blinding even in the dark. The singer feels nothing but emptiness and an unreal sense of disconnection, all because of the person who is now gone.


As the song progresses, the imagery shifts to one of the summer season, with its warm weather and abundance of light. But even the beauty of nature cannot bring solace to the singer, who feels lost and adrift without their loved one. Small talk from others feels like a punch in the gut, and even though the singer tries to find comfort in memories of their beloved, it only leads to more pain.


The final lines of the song are bittersweet; while the singer is left with nothing but memories and a sense of loss, they are also able to carry with them the warmth and light that their loved one brought into their life. It is a reminder that even in the face of great pain, there can still be moments of beauty and joy to be found.


Line by Line Meaning

Across my heart
In my heart, there is a memory


There is a memory
I have a memory in my heart


Even in the dark
Even in the absence of light


It is blinding me
It overwhelms me with emotions


There's nothing I can feel
I am numb to my surroundings


And it's so unreal
It feels like a dream


Because of you
Due to your actions


When the dragonflies
During the season of summer


Bring the summer strong
Bringing warmth and brightness to the season


And with all its light
And with all its radiance


Makes my heart so raw
It makes me feel vulnerable


It's a lost affair
It's a relationship that has ended


Now that you're not there
Now that you are no longer present


All the small talk hurts
Casual conversation is painful


And the voices drown
Words overpower my thoughts


My thoughts in empty words
My mind is full of meaningless phrases


They just kick me down
They make me feel worse


And I miss your face
I feel the absence of seeing you


Life's lost all its grace
My life has lost its beauty


Because of you
Due to your actions


Because of you
Due to your actions


Life is just an empty space
My life feels empty


I lie awake at night
I cannot sleep


No rescue in sight
No help in view


I should call for help
I need assistance


But all the lines are dead
I have no way to communicate


Loving words you said
Words of love you spoke


Are running through my head
They keep replaying in my mind


Bittersweet souvenirs
Painful memories


Are all that's left
All I have now is memories


No other eyes shine
No other gaze is as bright


So pure and bright
So innocent and brilliant


And without a smile
Without happiness


It all fades to white
It all becomes colorless


Now the telephone
Now that I'm on the phone


Leaves me on my own
Leaves me alone


Because of you
Due to your actions


Because of you
Due to your actions


All the dreams
All my aspirations and desires


Have overflown
Have gone beyond my reach


All is said And gone
Everything has been said and done


Because of you
Due to your actions


Across my heart
In my heart


There is a memory
I have a memory in my heart


Even in the dark
Even in the absence of light


It is blinding me
It overwhelms me with emotions


And the flame you freed
The love you unleashed


Is always with me
It stays with me forever


Because of you
Due to your actions


Because of you
Due to your actions


And the tender flame you free
And the gentle love you unleashed


Is always with me
It stays with me forever


Because of you
Due to your actions




Lyrics © NATOARTS LIMITED
Written by: PERLS CHRIS

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All comments from YouTube:

@xaverstiegler4378

seitdem ich die Nachricht vom Unfalltod meiner Frau am letzten Samstag bekam, habe ich diesen Song unendliche Male angehört. Die 37 Jahre, die wir zusammen durchs Leben gingen, könnte ich nicht besser in Worte fassen. Ich werd sie bei mir tragen, bis auch mein Vorhang fällt.

@kristine6996

Xaver Stiegler ✨💔✨

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Xaver Stiegler hab Gänsehaut

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Xaver du wirst sie wiedersehen....

@magyarahun8982

Die Seele ist unsterblich deshalb ihr werdet euch wieder Vereinen.
Sei Stark mein Freund!

@christineerlinghagen7167

Ich wünsche Dir ALLES unbedenklich Gute und viel Kraft!!!

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@Clapped.by.Max08

Ich wünsche allen Leuten die eine wichtige Person verloren haben viel Kraft🍀❤️

@utamartinmax

Es ist jetzt drei Jahre her das ich mit diesem Lied meinen 9 jährigen Sohn zu grabe tragen musste...ich kann es immer noch nicht hören ohne zu weinen....ich vermisse ihn so sehr. " Das leben ist nicht fair "

@vyrona100

Das tut mir unbeschreiblich leid 🙏😔 du wirst ihn irgendwann wieda sehn ❣🕊

@k.andreas5057

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