BECAUSE OF YOU
Les Baxter Lyrics


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Because of you there's a song in my heart
Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile




And I can smile
Because of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Les Baxter's song "Because of You" speak to the overwhelming effect that love can have on a person's life. The singer credits their current happiness to the person they love, who has brought a newfound meaning to their life. The opening line, "Because of you there's a song in my heart," refers to the way that love can inspire creativity and joy, as though the singer can't help but burst into song because of the way they feel.


The second line, "Because of you my romance had its start," suggests that the singer feels that their life didn't truly begin until they met this person. The third line, "Because of you the sun will shine," is notable because it implies that the singer's outlook on life has been transformed completely - now that they have love in their life, everything seems brighter and more optimistic. The final line, "Forever and never to part," speaks to the intensity of the singer's feelings for their love, as though they know that they will be together forever.


The chorus is essentially a repetition of the opening verse, but with a few key differences. Instead of saying "there's a song in my heart," the singer says "my life is now worthwhile," which speaks to the deep sense of fulfillment they feel because of their relationship. The line "It's paradise to be near you like this" is particularly romantic, suggesting that simply being in the same room as their love is enough to make the singer feel like they're in heaven. Finally, the closing line "And I can smile because of you" is a fitting end to the song, suggesting that the singer's love is the source of all joy and happiness in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Because of you there's a song in my heart
You have brought joy and happiness into my life, giving me a reason to sing a song of love and hope in my heart.


Because of you my romance had its start
The love we share has given birth to the most beautiful romance, one that fills my heart with joy and happiness.


Because of you the sun will shine
Your presence in my life makes everything brighter and brings warmth and light to even the darkest of days.


The moon and stars will say you're mine
The beauty of the night sky reminds me of the love and connection we share, and how the universe reflects the fact that we belong together.


Forever and never to part
Our love is deep and strong, and I know we will always be together, never to be separated by anything or anyone.


I only live for your love and your kiss
You are the center of my world, and everything I do or feel is connected to the deep love and passion I have for you.


It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you, feeling your touch and hearing your voice, is like being transported to a world of paradise, where everything is perfect and beautiful.


Because of you my life is now worthwhile
Your love has given my life purpose and meaning, and every moment spent with you is precious and valuable.


And I can smile
You bring joy and happiness into my life, and even in the darkest moments, your presence brings a smile to my face and fills me with hope and love.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson

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Andy Pandy

Thanks for putting these up - I especially like the trouble you've taken making sure they're all the correct hit versions and for giving the extra background information on them. For someone like me who wasn't even born for another twenty years after a lot of these were released it's very interesting. It's become obvious as I've discovered more and more of these tunes that 1940s and early 50s chart music was infinitely better than that from the rest of the 50s.

The78Prof

You're most welcome....glad to know that you're enjoying the presentation.

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