Because of You
Holland Lyrics


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I guess I packed my bags and gleft so fast
You always said I had places to go
The way I feel in Tennessee is that I lost my family
And everything I've always known
And memories keep falling down on me
Of different times when we were all complete

Can you believe that my home's away from home?
Can you believe that I made it on my own?
But I made it on my own because of you

We've had our hard times... friends that we've lost
I guess that love just comes with a cost

Heartache for days before we all slipped away
Well I promise the I'll never let those fade

Can you believe that my home's away from home?




Can you believe that I made it on my own?
But I made it on my own because of you

Overall Meaning

In Holland's song "Because of You," the lyrics portray a story of someone who has left their home and family behind in Tennessee to pursue their dreams. The verses show that the singer left abruptly and was always reminded by their loved one that they had places to go. The way they feel in Tennessee indicates a sense of loss and nostalgia for the family and everything they've known. The memories of the good times together keep falling on them, causing a sense of sadness and loneliness. The chorus brings out the theme of finding a new home away from home and how they made it to where they are because of their loved one.


The lyrics also talk about the hard times the singer and their loved ones have gone through, including losing friends, which implies heartache and grief. However, the chorus reinforces that the singer's success is because of the loved one who encouraged them through the tough times. The lines "Heartache for days before we all slipped away, well I promise that I'll never let those fade" signifies a promise to keep the memories of those challenging times and never forget the people they've lost. The song overall conveys a message of love, resilience, and gratitude for the people that help us through the hard times and inspire us to achieve our dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess I packed my bags and left so fast
I hurriedly departed without a chance to say proper goodbyes.


You always said I had places to go
You encouraged me to take on new challenges and explore the world.


The way I feel in Tennessee is that I lost my family
Living in Tennessee makes me feel like I'm detached from my loved ones.


And everything I've always known
My sense of familiarity and comfort have been replaced with uncertainty and loneliness.


And memories keep falling down on me
I'm constantly haunted by memories of happier times with my loved ones.


Of different times when we were all complete
These memories remind me of when my family felt whole and together.


Can you believe that my home's away from home?
Can you imagine that I've settled in a place that's far from where I grew up?


Can you believe that I made it on my own?
Can you imagine that I've been able to survive and thrive without the support of my family?


But I made it on my own because of you
My achievements are due to the love, support, and encouragement you've given me.


We've had our hard times... friends that we've lost
We've experienced tough times and even lost some dear friends along the way.


I guess that love just comes with a cost
Love can be both wonderful and painful, and sometimes the costs are high.


Heartache for days before we all slipped away
We went through a period of time where we suffered from great emotional pain before we went our separate ways.


Well I promise that I'll never let those fade
I vow to hold dear the memories of those difficult times, learning from them and growing stronger because of them.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: NICKY HOLLAND, ANDRES LEVIN

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