BECAUSE OF YOU
NE-YO FEAT. JOE BUDDENS Lyrics
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Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
Ooh, want to, but I can't help it
I love the way it feels
It's got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I need it when I want it, I want it when I don't
Tell myself I'll stop everyday, knowing that I won't
I got a problem, and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it
Said and it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Think of it every second, I can't get nothin' done
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Know I should stay away from, 'cause it's no good for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I got a problem and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Ooh, even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it, ayy (ooh-ooh-ooh)
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you (strung out on you)
I can barely move, (ooh), but I like it (and I like it)
Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh)
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, ayy)
So strung out (strung out, oh)
Ain't no doubt (this ain't no grain of doubt, oh)
So strung out (hey)
Over you, over you, (you), over you (you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Because of you
And it's all because of you
Mmm, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug
And I know this much is true
Baby, you (baby, you, you, you)
Have become my addiction (my addiction)
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it (but I like it, yeah)
Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (oh, never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug
She's the sweetest drug
The lyrics of NE-YO and Joe Budden's "Because of You" are about being addicted to someone, more specifically the way that person makes you feel. The singer is aware of their addiction, acknowledging their inability to resist the person that causes this unhealthy addiction. They feel stuck between their desire and the inevitable consequences that come with it. The singer sees themselves as having a problem, but also realizes that they may not choose to stop even if they knew how. They recognize that this relationship isn't good for them, but despite this, they are "taken" with the thought of it.
The chorus highlights the depth of the singers' addiction, with the phrase "all because of you" repeated several times. They do not just have a fleeting want for this person, but the need for them has gone beyond reasonable control. The singer sees the person they are addicted to as their drug, the "sweetest drug", emphasizing the strength of their addiction.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are a commentary on the extreme emotions that can come with feelings of love and desire. It highlights the kind of toxic relationship dynamics that can ensue when someone becomes so intensely reliant on another person in an unhealthy way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo, want to but I can't help it
I have a desire for something, but I cannot resist it.
I love the way it feels
This feeling is pleasurable to me.
This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I have difficulty distinguishing between reality and my ideal scenario.
I need it when I want it
I require it at the moment I desire it.
I want it when I don't
I crave it even when I don't need it.
Tell myself I'll stop everyday
I make promises to myself to quit daily.
Knowing that I won't
I am aware that I will not keep my promises to quit.
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
I have an addiction and do not know how to address it.
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
I am unsure if I have the willpower to overcome my addiction.
But I doubt it; I'm taken by the thought of it
My addiction has a strong grip on my thoughts.
And I know this much is true
This statement is undeniable to me.
Baby, you have become my addiction
You are the cause of my addiction.
I'm so strung out on you
I am heavily addicted to you.
I can barely move, but I like it
I am incapacitated by my addiction but still enjoy it.
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
My addiction is solely your fault.
Never get enough
I always crave more.
She's the sweetest drug
You are the most addictive substance to me.
Think of it every second
My thoughts are consumed by my addiction.
I can't get nothing done
My addiction is negatively affecting my productivity.
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
My only preoccupation is when I will get my next dose.
Know I should stay away from
I am aware that I should avoid my addiction.
'Cause it's no good for me
My addiction is harmful to my well-being.
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I struggle to break free from my addiction.
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
There is no uncertainty in my mind.
So strung out (strung out, hey)
I am severely addicted.
Over you
You are the sole cause of my addiction.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mirabellacirtus4122
i cant stop listening to this,so amazing🎤🎶🎵
@krhyminal4125
Joe killed this.. they don't make music like this no more!
@NUBF
My favorite version! And this song never gets old to me
@pastorbrew2986
Happy to have found another great song by a great singer featuring a great rapper.
@bloodinbloodout790
2018 still my jam
@TheJammer01
yo i love this remix ..... one of my favorites period. i dont know why its just something about it.
@elfugginsvision1
Still singing along 2018
@eakemoza
I love this song <3
@ronsolitario6967
march 2 2020 and man.. I almost forgot about this song and how Joe Budden rides the beat.
@mirabellacirtus4122
this song is pretty dope👌💚💜