Because of You
Kanye West Lyrics


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Yeezy, Ne-Yo, the remix, ayo
I think it's time to hit 'em with the Ma$e flow
My uh, she was gettin' the best of me
But, ooh child, you're my destiny
And I know it's especially
Hard with all these girls just testin' me (come on)
Uh, and you gon' question me
If she even stand next to me
But you should laugh, 'cause you my better half
And these girls just fightin' over the rest of me (come on)
Right now it feels so crazy
I know she just some lady
And my outfit is just so 80's
Not to mention a McLaren Mercedes
And the twenty-six inch inch wheels
Looks so good with your 6 inch heels
Fly, that you be on gone
Gucci on, Lanvin, Louboutin (uh)
And we high as the way that we cruisin' on
High like I, like mercury
Why do I mention the solar system?
'Cause you in my soul and system
And we're gonna take her home with this one
I got somethin' that you gon' like (ooh)
You got somethin' that I can't fight
We got somethin' and we both gon' ride

And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it

Said, and it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said, and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)




And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said, and it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh-ooh)

Think of it every second, I can't get nothin' done
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Know I should stay away from, 'cause it's no good for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave

I got a problem and I (don't know what to do about it)
Ooh, even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it, ayy (ooh-ooh-ooh)

And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you (strung out on you)
I can barely move, (ooh), but I like it (and I like it)

Said, and it's all because of you (ayy, all because of you)
Said, and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said, and it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh)

Ain't no doubt (no doubt, ayy)
So strung out (strung out, oh)
Ain't no doubt (this ain't no grain of doubt, oh)
So strung out (hey)
Over you, over you, (you), over you (you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Because of you
And it's all because of you

Mmm, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Because of You" by Kanye West ft. Ne-Yo, talks about how the love interest of the singer has become his addiction that he cannot resist. He mentions that his lover is his destiny, and he feels like he is strung out on her, making it hard for him to stay away from her. Although he knows that she's no good for him, he cannot seem to resist her. He understands that it's tough for his partner to trust him since other girls keep fighting over him, but the truth is that she is his better half. They both share a unique bond that comes only once in a lifetime. The singer admits that he has a problem and is addicted to his lover; it's taking over his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeezy, Ne-yo, the remix, ayo
Kanye West and Ne-Yo collaborate for the remix of this song, announcing their presence with a simple greeting.


I think it's time to hit 'em with the Mase flow
Kanye West thinks it's time to switch up the flow of the song and use a flow similar to that of rapper Mase.


My, uh, she was gettin' the best of me
Kanye's woman was taking over his mind and emotions.


But, ooh child, you're my destiny
Kanye feels like his significant other is his soulmate or destiny.


And I know it's especially
Kanye acknowledges that the situation is difficult.


Hard with all these girls just testin' me (come on)
With all these other women trying to get with him, Kanye has a hard time being faithful to his significant other and staying true to her.


Uh, and you gon' question me
Kanye's significant other will likely question him about other women when she is around him.


If she even stand next to me
If another woman is even in close proximity to Kanye, his significant other will become suspicious.


But you should laugh
Despite any challenges, Kanye's significant other should trust and laugh with him.


'Cause you my better half
His significant other is Kanye's better half or half of his soul.


And these girls just fightin' over the rest of me (come on)
Other women are fighting for Kanye's attention, but they are only interested in being with him temporarily.


Right now it feels so crazy
Kanye knows that the situation he is in is crazy.


I know she just some lady
Despite all of the women around him, Kanye knows that the only one who truly matters is his significant other.


And my outfit is just so eighties
Kanye's outfit is reminiscent of the 80s style.


Not to mention the McLaren, Mercedes
Kanye mentions some of his luxurious cars.


And the twenty-six inch wheels
One of Kanye's cars has large 26 inch wheels.


Looks so good with your six inch heels
Kanye thinks his significant other looks good with her high heels on.


Fly shit that you be on gone
Kanye feels that his significant other always looks stylish and trendy, even when they are no longer together.


Gucci on, Lanvin, Louboutin
Kanye mentions some high-end fashion brands that his significant other wears.


And we high as the way that we cruisin' on
Kanye and his significant other are high off of their love and are enjoying themselves.


High like, I like mercury
Kanye is comparing their high feeling to the chemical element mercury.


Why do I mention the solar system?
Kanye asks why he is bringing up the solar system.


'Cause you in my soul and system
Kanye justifies mentioning the solar system by saying that his significant other is in his soul and system.


And we gon' take her home with this one
Kanye and his significant other are going to enjoy this night together.


I got somethin' that you gon' like (ooh)
Kanye has something planned for his significant other that he knows she will enjoy.


You got somethin' that I can't fight
Kanye is referring to his addiction to his significant other and their love.


We got somethin' and we both gon' ride
They both have something special and they will experience it together.


And I know this much is true
Kanye is certain of the following statements.


Baby, you have become my addiction
Kanye is addicted to his significant other.


I'm so strung out on you
Kanye is extremely obsessed with his significant other.


I can barely move, but I like it
Kanye is so obsessed with his significant other that it is difficult for him to function, but he still enjoys it.


Never get enough
Kanye can never get enough of his significant other.


She's the sweetest drug
Kanye compares his addiction to his significant other to being addicted to a sweet drug.


Ooh
Kanye exclaims in delight and desire.


Think of it every second
Kanye constantly thinks about his significant other.


I can't get nothing done
Kanye's obsession with his significant other is so strong that he can't focus on anything else.


Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Kanye's main concern is when he can be with his significant other again.


Know I should stay away from
Kanye is aware that he should stay away from his significant other for his own good.


'Cause it's no good for me
Kanye knows that his addiction to his significant other is not healthy for him.


I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
Kanye tries to break free from his addiction, but he can't because he is too obsessed.


I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
Kanye admits that he has a problem and is unsure of how to solve it.


Ooh, even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
Kanye doesn't know if he would stop even if he knew what to do.


But I doubt it, I'm
Kanye is uncertain and has doubts about whether he can quit.


Taken by the thought of it, ayy
Kanye is captivated by the thought of his significant other.


And it's all because of you
Kanye's obsession and addiction is all because of his significant other.


Mmm, never get enough
Kanye can never get enough of his significant other.


She's the sweetest drug
Kanye compares his addiction to his significant other to being addicted to a sweet drug.


Ain't no doubt (no doubt, ayy)
Kanye is sure of the following statements.


So strung out (strung out, oh)
Kanye is extremely addicted and obsessed with his significant other.


This ain't no grain of doubt, oh
Kanye is 100% certain and has no doubts.


Over you (you)
Kanye is overjoyed by the presence of his significant other.


Because of you
Kanye's addiction and obsession is all because of his significant other.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

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Comments from YouTube:

@LouieLoud

Kanye verse on this was soooo dope. Brings back memories this jam. Fuck the media kanye is a fkn dope dude. I respect his courage and passion.

@babylonverticalfarms846

2 words... ghost writers....

@warsameabdille6835

@@babylonverticalfarms846 What do you mean by that

@09222P

@@babylonverticalfarms846 He didn't always have em

@uselessyellow8531

@@babylonverticalfarms846 not ghost writers if he credits them 🤷‍♂️

@Packarddd

@@babylonverticalfarms846 kanye over-credits people, let alone not crediting.

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@aznchcknrice

i love kanye's intro

@niau7684

you still alive bei

@Sc_Abdel

@@niau7684 well i guess i have bad news then

@Sc_Abdel

Nvm he updated his playlist 5d ago

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