Because of You
Margie Salcedo-Rice Lyrics
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Yea Yea Yea Yea
Yea Yea Yea Yea
Yea Yea
I just wanna make you smile
Is that old fashioned
Look, I'm no Dave Chappelle
But I'll keep you laughing
I don't know what happened
Relationships just ain't the same
It's like it's lacking magic
Love lost the price paid
Yea, It's real tragic
Cause people down play the love
Until they wish they had it
Pretend to love for the lusts
Oh yea, that's real savage
Then down the line mental health
Is what they're hashtaggin'
What they're hastaggin'
This world is crazy baby
Just let me build with you
I wanna know all of the trauma
I could feel with you
Know how to deal with ya
Clean the spills with ya
And Do all of the shit that
I know appeals to ya
And stay consistent
So you know I'm being real with ya
Focus on you, I hope you
Understand the bigger picture
It's not a photo bomb
If I can see you in the vision
Picture us rollin' yea
Without having to crop the image
Beautiful mind to accompany
A gorgeous figure
Oh yea the mind to match
The drive on how I'm thinking bigger
Layout the scheme and strategize
So you can see it clearer
If I plan I execute
Baby, results delivered
No hesitation with a move
I just can't let it simmer
Like me baby there ain't no other nigga
Momma instilled inside my mental
I embrace I'm different
Best in the world at being me
Go with your intuition
I got you
The song “Because Of You” by Margie Salcedo-Rice speaks of an individual’s desire to make their partner happy above anything else. The song starts with the artist’s confession to wanting to make her partner smile even in the simplest ways possible. She acknowledges her inability to keep her partner laughing like Dave Chappelle, but she vows to keep her partner happy nonetheless. In the succeeding lines, the artist notes the decline in romantic relationships in recent times, stating that they lack the “magic” that defines true love, and people tend to undervalue them until they are gone. She criticizes the shallow relationships that are primarily driven by lust, which eventually leads to mental health issues. However, she believes that she is different and would like to build a transparent relationship founded on trust, understanding, and dealing with each other's vulnerabilities.
The artist exudes determination and commitment to make their relationship work. She plans to be consistent, be a shoulder to lean on, and provide comfort in times of distress. The artist also recognizes her partner’s inner beauty, emphasizing the need to match their intelligence with an equally gorgeous figure. The artist seems to have a plan to help her partner achieve big goals by laying out schemes and executing them with precision. The song ends with the artist reiterating their uniqueness, saying that she is the best in the world at being herself, and her partner should always follow their intuition, knowing she's got their back. In summary, the song "Because Of You" advocates for the return of genuine love and the restoration of relationships, both partners treating each other with respect, understanding, and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Expressing enthusiasm and joy.
Yea Yea Yea Yea
Repetition of enthusiasm and joy.
Yea Yea Yea Yea
Repetition of enthusiasm and joy.
Yea Yea
Repetition of enthusiasm and joy.
I just wanna make you smile
I want to bring joy and happiness to your life.
Is that old fashioned
Questioning if it's outdated to want to make someone smile.
Look, I'm no Dave Chappelle
Acknowledging that I am not a comedian, but still want to bring laughter to your life.
But I'll keep you laughing
I will continue to try to make you laugh.
Feel like I don't fit the times
It feels like I don't belong in this current era.
I don't know what happened
Uncertainty of why things are the way they are.
Relationships just ain't the same
The dynamic of romantic relationships has changed.
It's like it's lacking magic
There seems to be something missing from relationships now.
Love lost the price paid
The cost of losing love is high.
Yea, It's real tragic
Expressing the deep sorrow and sadness felt from losing love.
Cause people down play the love
People undervalue the importance of love.
Until they wish they had it
People don't realize the value of love until they are without it.
Pretend to love for the lusts
Faking love for purely physical reasons.
Oh yea, that's real savage
It is cruel and heartless to fake love for selfish reasons.
Then down the line mental health
Mental health becomes an issue later on in the relationship.
Is what they're hashtaggin'
People are talking about mental health on social media.
This world is crazy baby
The world can be overwhelming and chaotic.
Just let me build with you
Let's create something together.
I wanna know all of the trauma
I want to understand and support you through any emotional pain you have experienced.
I could feel with you
I want to empathize with you and share your emotional burden.
Know how to deal with ya
I want to be equipped to handle any difficult situation with you.
Clean the spills with ya
I want to help you clean up any messes or mistakes we make together.
And Do all of the shit that
I want to do everything that makes you happy and fulfilled.
I know appeals to ya
I want to do things that I know you enjoy.
And stay consistent
I will maintain a constant presence and continue to put effort into our relationship.
So you know I'm being real with ya
I want to demonstrate that I am genuine and honest with you.
Focus on you, I hope you
My attention and dedication is focused on you and I hope you realize that.
Understand the bigger picture
I want you to see the long-term plan and purpose of our relationship.
It's not a photo bomb
I am not just randomly inserting myself into your life, I am here for a reason.
If I can see you in the vision
I have a clear vision of a future with you.
Picture us rollin' yea
Imagine us together in the future, happy and successful.
Without having to crop the image
Our future together is complete and requires no editing or alteration.
Beautiful mind to accompany
I appreciate your intellect and emotional depth.
A gorgeous figure
I am attracted to you both physically and emotionally.
Oh yea the mind to match
Your mental and emotional qualities match your physical beauty.
The drive on how I'm thinking bigger
My ambition and drive align with my vision for our future together.
Layout the scheme and strategize
I am willing to plan and work for our future together.
So you can see it clearer
I want you to understand my vision and plan for our future together.
If I plan I execute
I am capable of following through on my plans and achieving our goals.
Baby, results delivered
Our hard work and planning will result in success and happiness.
No hesitation with a move
I am willing and ready to take action towards our goals.
I just can't let it simmer
I have a strong desire to act on our plans and achieve success.
Like me baby there ain't no other nigga
I am confident that I am the best partner for you.
Momma instilled inside my mental
My mother taught me important values and qualities that I hold dear.
I embrace I'm different
I am proud to be unique and embrace my individuality.
Best in the world at being me
No one can be better at being myself than me.
Go with your intuition
Trust your gut feeling and instincts.
I got you
I will always be there for you and have your back.
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Written by: Matthew Rice
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