BECAUSE OF YOU
Ne-Yo Kanye West Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 everyday
Knowing that I won't
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
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
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug
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)
Ooo, 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 (strung out on you)
I can barely move, ooo, but I like it (but I like it)
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
So strung out (strung out, hey)
Ain't no doubt
So strung out (hey)
(Over you)
Over you (you)
Over you (you)
(Because of you
And it's all because of you
Mmm, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug)
In Ne-Yo's "Because of You," the lyrics encapsulate the feeling of being addicted to love. It is a song about obsession, desire and infatuation. The lyrics describe a person's addiction to love that is so strong that it feels like a drug; the person is aware of the toxicity of it and that it may be detrimental to their wellbeing but cannot seem to stop. The line "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" exhibits the struggle of addiction and the inability to stop despite knowing better.
In the chorus, Ne-Yo sings repeatedly that the addiction is "all because" of the subject of the song, which is probably a love interest. The lyrics "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" highlight the subject's irresistible nature, which leads to the I-character's addiction. The expression "she's the sweetest drug" has been used in numerous love songs to describe someone the singer can't seem to get enough of.
Overall, the lyrics to "Because of You" express the idea that love can be as intoxicating as a drug, with all the highs and lows that come with addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo, want to but I can't help it
I am unable to control my emotions and I am getting lured towards my fantasy.
I love the way it feels
I am addicted to the feeling of this person’s company and energy.
This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I am struggling to differentiate between my dream world and the actual reality, and it is causing me confusion.
I need it when I want it
I crave this person’s presence whenever I have the desire.
I want it when I don't
Even when I try to resist my feelings, I feel drawn towards them.
Tell myself I'll stop everyday
I am trying to convince myself every day that I will stop loving them.
Knowing that I won't
Despite my efforts to stop, I know deep down that I won't be able to resist them for long.
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
I am admitting that I have an addiction towards this person, and I am unsure what to do to overcome it.
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
Even if I knew how to break free from this addiction, I am not sure if I would be willing to let it go.
But I doubt it; I'm
I am doubtful if I would ever truly overcome this addiction.
Taken by the thought of it
My mind is constantly occupied with the thought of this person.
Baby, you have become my addiction
I am expressing my love towards this person and letting them know that they have become my habit.
I'm so strung out on you
I am longing for this person to the extent that I feel trapped or paralyzed.
I can barely move, but I like it
Even though my addiction is overwhelming, I am enjoying the feeling of being in love with them.
Never get enough
I can never get enough of this person’s company and presence.
She's the sweetest drug
I am comparing this person’s influence on me to that of a drug, as they are irresistible.
Think of it every second
I am obsessively thinking about this person every moment of my life.
I can't get nothing done
My addiction has become so strong that it is affecting my ability to concentrate on other aspects of my life.
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
My only priority and worry is when I will get to see this person again.
Know I should stay away from
I am aware that I should distance myself from this person in order to overcome my addiction.
'Cause it's no good for me
Being addicted to this person is not healthy for me and can cause harm.
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I have attempted to let go of this person many times but my obsession with them has not allowed it.
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
I have no doubt in my mind that I am addicted to this person.
So strung out (strung out, hey)
I am extremely addicted to this person and it is affecting me negatively.
(Over you)
My addiction is completely focused on this one person.
Because of you
My addiction towards this person is directly linked to their actions and behavior towards me.
And it's all because of you
My addiction towards this person is the only result of their influence on me.
Mmm, never get enough
I can never get enough of this person.
She's the sweetest drug
The influence of this person on me is the sweetest kind of addiction.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind