Because of You
Ne–Yo Lyrics


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Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, oh
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Because Of You" by Ne-Yo are about being addicted to someone, to the point where the person is unable to control himself. The singer admits to having a problem and being addicted to someone who is like a drug for him. He loves the way it feels but is also aware that it's not healthy for him. The lyrics reveal that he thinks about the person every second and can't get anything done, as his only concern is when he will be with her next. He is struggling to control his obsession and is unsure if he can quit it even if he knew how. He acknowledges that he has become addicted to this person, and he likes the feeling, even though he can barely move.


The song's lyrics describe the downside of falling deeply in love with someone, to the point where the person becomes an addiction that is hard to control. It shows how the feeling of being in love can be intoxicating, which can lead to obsessive thoughts and behavior. The singer's addictive relationship is destroying him, yet he struggles to let go. The metaphor of the person being like a drug for the singer is an effective one, as it accurately portrays the toxic nature of this kind of relationship and how it can consume one's entire being.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh Want to but I can't help it I love the way it feels This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I am overwhelmed by my desire for you and I am stuck between the illusion of what I want and the reality of what is.


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
Even though I know I should stop, I can't resist my compulsive need for you.


I got a problem, and I (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
I know I have a problem, but I don't know how to deal with it. If I knew how, I am not sure I could quit anyway. I am too obsessed with the thought of you.


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
You are my addiction and I am consumed by my desire for you. My obsession with you leaves me unable to function, but I keep coming back for more because I enjoy it.


So, then it's all because of you (all because of you) And it's all because Never get enough She's the sweetest drug
My obsession with you is all-encompassing and never-ending. You are like a drug that I cannot get enough of, and you are the sweetest one I have ever tasted.


Think of it every second I can't get nothing 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 am completely consumed by thoughts of you and I cannot concentrate on anything else. My only concern is when I can have you again, even though I know I should stay away because you are not good for me.


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)
There is no doubt in my mind that I am completely under your spell. I am strung out on my obsession with you, completely overcome by my need for you.


Because of you And it's all because of you Mmm, never get enough She's the sweetest drug
Everything I am doing and feeling is because of you. I can never get enough of you and you are like a powerful and addictive drug.


Baby, you (baby, you, you, you, yo) 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)
You have become my addiction and I am under your control. I am so consumed by my obsession with you that I can barely function, but I still enjoy it anyway.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

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@faraway4992

Ooh, ooh, ooh, uh, no-no, oh-oh
Ooh, wah-oh-oh-oh, ooh, wah-oh-oh-oh, woah
Ooh
Want to, but I can't help it, I love the way it feels
This 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 every day, knowing that I won't
I got a problem, and I (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
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
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 nothing 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 (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, hey
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, but I like it (and I like it)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug (mm, oh)
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
So strung out (strung out, oh, hey)
Ain't no doubt (I said no ring of doubt, oh)
So strung out (hey, ay, ay)
Over you
Over you (you)
Over you (you, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
Oh-oh-oh-woah, because of you
And it's all because of you
Oh, no, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug
And I know this much is true
Baby, 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)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug
She's the sweetest drug

Hope this helps...have a good day!!😄



@otaviobarbosa9700

Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, oh
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



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@nakigutierrezofficial

Does anybody ever just get tired of todays music and find them selves going on a old music rampage.

@TheMrdeuce22

Always

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I do

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Yes

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Ok boomer

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When your homies leave and you can start playing your music

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Max Rodriguez True that my friend’s music is utter garbage. Completely shit he just puts on Logic. 😷🤢🤮

@skurinski

ah that fragile masculinity

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