BECAUSE OF YOU
Martin Wallström Lyrics
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How I feel about you now
Oh, where are you?
Can't fall asleep 'cause of you
4 AM and I don't know
How I feel about you now
God yes, I don't think so
Recently laughing but suddenly screaming
Have to say, I got a
Different, less lovely aspect now
Can't fall asleep 'cause of you
Oh oh, I miss you
The lyrics of the song "Because of You" by Martin Wallström may appear to be simple at first, but they actually delve deeper into the meaning of missing someone. The opening lines reveal the confusion and helplessness of the singer as he/she is left wondering about the other person's feelings. The phrase "Can't fall asleep 'cause of you" highlights the intensity of the emotions that the singer is experiencing. It could be interpreted in two ways- either the singer is unable to fall asleep while thinking about the person and missing them or the other person is causing him/her sleeplessness by not being there.
As the song progresses, the line "God yes, I don't think so, Monster, how all I know" talks about the emotional turmoil the singer is going through. On the one hand, he/she wants to believe in a positive outcome, but at the same time, the uncertainty and agony are so overwhelming that they are starting to seem monstrous. The word "Monster" could also indicate how the emotions are slowly taking control and becoming difficult to manage.
The lyrics "Recently laughing, but suddenly screaming" could be indicative of the sudden shift from a happy-go-lucky life to one where the absence of the other person causes anger, frustration, and sadness. Overall, the song has a melancholic and emotional appeal, highlighting the intense connectivity that one person can have with another, and the deep-seated need to stay connected and loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Have to say you don't know
I need to confess that you don't understand
How I feel about you now
My current emotions towards you
Oh, where are you?
I'm searching for your location
Can't fall asleep 'cause of you
I can't get any sleep due to thoughts of you
4AM and I don't know
It's four in the morning and my feelings are uncertain
God yes, I don't think so
I agree with uncertainty
Monster, how all I know
My only certainty is the monster-like feeling you evoke in me
Recently laughing but suddenly screaming
I was happy until you triggered an abrupt outburst
Have to say, I got a
I need to reveal that I have
Different, less lovely aspect now
A changed perspective towards you that is not as attractive
Oh oh, I miss you
I feel intense longing for you
Contributed by Isabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.