Because of You
Kelly Clarkson - stafaband.info Lyrics


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Ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

I will not make
The same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break
The way you did, you fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh every day of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I watched you die (I watched you die, in your sleep)
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known (I was too young for you to lean on me)
Better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else (you never saw me, yeah)
You just saw your pain
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I try my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life
Because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid





Because of you (ah, ah)
Because of you, mmm, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson is an emotional ballad that touches upon themes of pain, fear, and the desire to break away from the negative patterns of the past. The lyrics suggest that the singer has grown up under the influence of a parent or guardian who was emotionally unavailable or neglectful. The singer shares that she learned to play it safe and avoid taking risks as a result of this person's behavior, and that she struggles to trust others or believe in her own capabilities.


The song is filled with powerful lines that describe the deep impact of this person's behavior on the singer's life. For example, the line "My heart can't possibly break when it wasn't even whole to start with," suggests that the singer never had the chance to fully experience joy or love due to the toxic relationship with their parent/guardian. Another line that stands out is "I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh every day of my life," which implies that the singer has had to hide their pain and feelings from others because they were not validated or understood in the past.


Overall, "Because of You" is a poignant song that speaks to the importance of healing from past traumas and not allowing negative experiences to limit one's potential for joy and growth. The lyrics are relatable for many people who have experienced emotional pain, and the song continues to resonate with audiences today.


Line by Line Meaning

I will not make
I refuse to repeat the same errors you made


The same mistakes that you did
I choose to learn from your mistakes.


I will not let myself
I am determined not to let myself


Cause my heart so much misery
To inflict such a great deal of pain to myself


I will not break
I will not collapse


The way you did, you fell so hard
In the same way you did, falling hard.


I've learned the hard way
I was taught the hard necessity.


To never let it get that far
To never go too far in my feelings.


Because of you
As a result of your actions


I never stray too far from the sidewalk
I'm too scared to go too far.


I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
I learned to operate defensively to avoid pain.


I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
I have a difficult time trusting anyone, including myself.


I am afraid
I am scared.


I lose my way
I get lost


And it's not too long before you point it out
Soon afterward, you're there to remind me.


I cannot cry
I am not able to shed tears.


Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
Since in your opinion that represents a lack of strength.


I'm forced to fake
I am compelled to put on a false front.


A smile, a laugh every day of my life
Even when I don't feel like it, I grin and chuckle every single day.


My heart can't possibly break
I don't believe my heart can actually break


When it wasn't even whole to start with
Because it was already incomplete before.


I watched you die (I watched you die, in your sleep)
I observed you dying in your sleep.


I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was aware of the fact that you cried every night in your sleep.


I was so young
I was very young.


You should have known (I was too young for you to lean on me)
You should have recognized that I was not mature enough to be your support system.


Better than to lean on me
Rather than depending on me


You never thought of anyone else (you never saw me, yeah)
You never considered anyone else's feelings, including mine.


You just saw your pain
You only saw your own suffering.


And now I cry in the middle of the night
Now I cry in the middle of the night.


For the same damn thing
For the exact same thing.


I try my hardest just to forget everything
I put in my best effort to forget everything.


Because of you
Because of what you've done to me.


I don't know how to let anyone else in
I don't know how to allow other people to enter my life.


Because of you
Once again, because of you.


I'm ashamed of my life
I'm embarrassed by the life I lead.


Because it's empty
Because it's lacking content.


Because of you
Because of how you affected my life.


I am afraid (because of you)
I'm scared (due to your actions).




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Kelly Brianne Clarkson, Ben Moody, David Hall Hodges

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@khald5682

These two made some of the most beautiful R&B/Hip Hop songs ever.

@mizzyuk8697

fact! 👌🏽

@LetMeTasteYa

i agree

@milesdixon3011

Yeah but her career went downhill after she went for Bey. After she did that she vanished

@lostinyoursound2999

+Miles Dixon Irrelevant. She just hasn't dropped an album in a while.

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