Because of You
J. Hollins Lyrics
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I swear I fall a little more for you every day
You could be dressed up or dressed down
Either way you're beautiful to me
Girl, I drown just looking in your blue eyes
They always take my breath staring back at mine
But those ain't the reasons
You're the only one for me
It's the way we talk all night 'til three
You call your mom ten times a week
The way you dance like no one's in the room
And girl, I love the way you laugh at everything
I take your heart over anything
If you ask me why I fell, well here's the truth
It's because of you
Don't get me wrong that dress on you is dangerous
And when you smile heads turn like you're famous
You know I love it all but
If you wanna know what I love the most
It's the way we talk all night 'til three
You call your mom ten times a week
The way you dance like no one's in the room
And girl, I love the way you laugh at everything
I take your heart over anything
If you ask me why I fell, well here's the truth
Well, it's because of you, oh no
It's because of you
You know I love it all but
If you wanna know what I love the most
It's the way we talk all night 'til three
You call your mom ten times a week
The way you dance like no one's in the room
And girl, I love the way you laugh at everything
I take your heart over anything
If you ask me why I fell, well here's the truth
It's because of you
It's because of you
, J. Hollins sings about the pain and trauma caused by a parent's mistakes and how it has affected his life. He vows not to repeat those same mistakes and not to let himself experience the same heartache that his parent did. The song talks about the emotional scars that have been left behind and how they have affected his ability to trust and connect with others.
The chorus of the song talks about how because of his parent's actions, J. Hollins has become a cautious person who avoids taking risks and playing it safe in order to avoid getting hurt. He finds it hard to trust those around him, including himself, and is afraid of being hurt or disappointed. The bridge of the song discusses how the parent's pain was all-consuming and caused them to rely solely on their child without considering their needs, and now J. Hollins finds himself struggling with the same issues.
Overall, the song illustrates the impact that a parent's actions can have on a child, and how it can leave a lasting mark on their life, shaping their attitudes and behaviors. It encourages reflection and understanding, and emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle of negative patterns to create a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Will not make
The same mistakes that you did
I am determined to learn from your mistakes and not repeat them
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I refuse to let my emotions get the best of me and cause myself pain
I will not break
The way you did, you fell so hard
I will not allow myself to suffer the same kind of emotional breakdown that you did
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far
I learned from your example that it's best to stop things before they spiral out of control
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Your actions have made me cautious, and I avoid taking risks to stay safe
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
I learned from your mistakes to be cautious, which gives me better odds of avoiding pain
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
My trust has been shattered due to your actions, and it affects everyone, not just myself
Because of you I am afraid
Your actions have caused me to live in fear and anxiety
I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
When I'm lost, you are quick to criticize instead of helping, which makes it worse
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
You have taught me that showing emotion is a sign of weakness
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh, every day of my life
I have learned to put on a facade to hide my true feelings and emotions
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with
You have damaged my heart and emotions to the point where it's hard for me to feel anything
I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
Your actions have caused me to witness your emotional breakdown and suffering
I was so young
You should have known better than to lean on me
You put too much pressure on me when I was too young and inexperienced to handle it
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
You were so wrapped up in your own pain and suffering that you neglected the needs and emotions of those around you
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing
I am experiencing the same emotional pain and suffering that you did
Because of you I try my hardest just to forget everything
I struggle to move past the trauma and pain caused by your actions
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Your actions have made it difficult for me to trust and open up to others emotionally
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
Your actions have left me feeling unfulfilled and empty in life
Because of you I am afraid
Once again, your actions have left me living in fear and anxiety
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Tomasek, Dylan Brady, Matt McVaney
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