Diskografie
Grönemeyer (1979)
Zwo (1980)
Total egal (1982)
Gemischte Gefühle (1983)
4630 Bochum (1984)
Sprünge (1986)
Ö (1988)
Luxus (1990)
Chaos (1993)
Bleibt alles anders (1998)
Mensch (2002)
12 (2007)
Schiffsverkehr (2011)
Dauernd jetzt (2014)
Tumult (2018)
Das Ist Los (2023)
Because of You
Herbert Grönemeyer Lyrics
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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
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
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
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Written by: PERLS CHRIS
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