Because Of You
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I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I, 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'll 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 a moments 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'll 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 cry, I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was so young, you should have known better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else you just saw your pain
And now I cry in the middle of the night for the same old thing

Because of you
I'll never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to stay on the safe side, so I don't get hurt

Because of you
I tried 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

Overall Meaning

is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released as the lead single from her second studio album "Breakaway" in 2005. The song was co-written by Clarkson and David Hodges, a keyboardist who also co-wrote the song "Fallen" with Ben Moody and Amy Lee of Evanescence. "Because of You," is a powerful ballad that delves into the pain and trauma caused by a dysfunctional family, and how it affects an individual's life in the long run. The song also touches upon how one can break the cycle of abuse and learn from the mistakes of the past to lead a better life in the future.


The song begins with the lyrics, "I will not make the same mistakes that you did, I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery." Clarkson talks about realizing the mistakes of the past and how she chooses not to repeat them to avoid pain and misery. However, the chorus, which is the most recognizable part of the song, provides a glimpse into the overall message of the song. The lyrics, "Because of you, I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me, because of you, I am afraid," outline the aftermath of trauma caused by an abusive family. The following lyrics paint a vivid picture of how the pain affects her daily life, including faking smiles and laughter, not being able to love and trust people around her, and an overall feeling of shame and loneliness.


Finally, the lyrics, "Because of you, I don't know how to let anyone else in," highlights how past trauma can close someone off and make them afraid to open up to people and let them be a part of their life. The song provides a message of hope, suggesting that with support and by breaking the cycle of abuse, one can lead a better life in the future. Overall, "Because of You," is a powerful reminder of the impact of trauma and how it can affect one's present and future lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not repeat the same errors that you did in the past.


I, I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery
I will not allow myself to suffer so much emotional pain.


I will not break the way you did, you fell so hard
I will not crumble as you did when faced with difficult situations.


I've learned the hard way to never let it get that far
Through difficult experiences, I've learned to prevent things from getting out of hand.


Because of you I'll never stray too far from the sidewalk
You've influenced me to not take big risks, but rather to stay within safe boundaries.


Because of you I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
You taught me to be cautious and avoid getting hurt by playing it safe.


Because of you I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Your actions have made me skeptical not just of myself, but of others as well.


Because of you I am afraid
As a result of what you've done, I am fearful of many things.


I lose my way and it's not too long before you point it out
I tend to get lost and it doesn't take you long to notice and criticize me.


I cannot cry because a moments weakness in your eyes
I choose not to show any vulnerability in front of you due to your reaction to it.


I'm forced to fake a smile, a laugh every day of my life
Every day, I have to pretend to be happy and carefree around you, even when I'm not.


My heart can't possibly break when it wasn't even whole to start with
You've caused so much damage that there was never a chance for me to have a fully intact heart to begin with.


I watched you cry, I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I witnessed you cry and heard you cry every night while you were asleep.


I was so young, you should have known better than to lean on me
I was too young to handle the weight of your emotional burden, and you should have sought support elsewhere.


You never thought of anyone else you just saw your pain
You were so focused on your own pain that you neglected to consider how it affected those around you.


And now I cry in the middle of the night for the same old thing
I now experience the same emotional pain that you did, and it keeps me up at night.


Because of you I tried my hardest just to forget everything
I've done my best to wipe out all memories of our past, but it's proven to be difficult.


Because of you I don't know how to let anyone else in
As a result of what you've done, I struggle to form new relationships and let others into my life.


Because of you I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty
My life lacks fulfillment because of the way you've impacted me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Moody, David Hodges, Kelly Briannne Clarkson

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