BECAUSE OF YOU
Ne Yo & Kanye West Lyrics

Yeezy, Ne-yo, the remix, ayo
Kanye West and Ne-Yo meant to collaborate on the remix of "Because Of You"

I think it's time to hit 'em with the Mase flow
Kanye switches up his flow, channeling the style of Mase in his verse.

My, uh, she was gettin' the best of me
Kanye is confessing that a girl was getting the best of him, distracting him from other responsibilities.

But, ooh child, you're my destiny
Despite feeling distracted, Kanye knows that the woman he is singing about, likely an ex-girlfriend, is his destiny.

And I know it's especially, Hard with all these girls just testin' me (come on)
Kanye acknowledges that it's hard to stay focused on one woman when there are many girls trying to test him.

Uh, and you gon' question me, If she even stand next to me
Despite assurances, Kanye's current love interest is still questioning him when he talks to other women.

But you should laugh, 'Cause you my better half
Kanye reminds his current love interest that she is his "better half" and no other woman can come between them.

Just fightin' over the rest of me (come on)
Kanye's love interests are just fighting for what remains of him and can never have his heart completely.

Right now it feels so crazy, I know she just some lady
Despite feeling out of control, Kanye knows that the woman causing his frustration is not anyone truly significant in his life.

And my outfit is just so eighties, Not to mention the McLaren, Mercedes
Kanye is bragging about his wealth and status, expensive cars, and clothing.

Looks so good with your six inch heels, Fly shit that you be on gone Gucci on, Lanvin, Louboutin
Kanye appreciates how his current love interest looks in her high fashion clothing and shoes.

And we high as the way that we cruisin' on, High like, I like mercury
Kanye and his love interest feel high on life as they drive their luxury cars around, living the high life.

Why do I mention the solar system?, 'Cause you in my soul and system
Kanye is using a metaphor to say that his love interest is so important to him that she's not just in his heart but his core self.

And we gon' take her home with this one, I got somethin' that you gon' like (ooh)
The upbeat dance beat signals a new beginning for Kanye and his love interest, ensuring that they will be back in each other's arms.

You got somethin' that I can't fight, We got somethin' and we both gon' ride
Kanye and his lover have an addiction to each other that they can't deny, and they're ready to embrace it and ride it out together.

And I know this much is true, Baby, you have become my addiction
Ne-Yo's voice is featured to express how much his lover has become an addiction to him.

I'm so strung out on you, I can barely move, but I like it
Ne-Yo feels so addicted to his lover that he can't stop thinking about her, even if it's causing him to lose productivity.

Ain't no doubt, So strung out, Over you
The addictive nature of Ne-Yo's love for his interest is reaffirmed in this chorus.

Because of you, And it's all because of you, Mmm, never get enough, She's the sweetest drug
The song concludes with the message that the addictive nature of love is all because of one person.