Because of You
Ne Yo [Prod by Stargate] Lyrics


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Ooo, 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 everyday
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

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)

Overall Meaning

The song "Because of You" by Ne-Yo talks about being addicted to someone, to the point that it affects all aspects of life. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness towards this addiction, admitting that they know it is not good for them, but they cannot resist their attraction to this person. The singer is torn between their desires and what is real, feeling trapped by their obsessive thoughts about this individual. The song paints a picture of a person who is consumed by their love for someone, so much so that they are addicted to them like a drug.


The chorus of the song repeats that everything the singer is feeling is because of this person - the good and the bad. They admit that they are "so strung out" that they can barely function, but at the same time, they also find pleasure in loving this person. The bridge reinforces the idea that the singer is "over" this person, yet they continue to think about them constantly.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooo, want to but I can't help it
I'm overwhelmed by my desire for you


I love the way it feels
Your love is addictive like a drug


This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I'm lost in my obsession with you


I need it when I want it
I crave you constantly


I want it when I don't
Even when I try to resist, I can't help but want you


Tell myself I'll stop everyday
I try to break free from this addiction


Knowing that I won't
But I'm powerless to control my urges


I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
I'm addicted to you and don't know how to stop


Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
I'm not sure if I'm really ready to give you up


But I doubt it; I'm
I'm too deep in this addiction to let go


Taken by the thought of it
Thinking about you consumes my every thought


Baby, you have become my addiction
You're the reason I can't let go


I'm so strung out on you
I'm completely hooked on you


I can barely move, but I like it
Even though it's consuming me, I can't help but enjoy it


Never get enough
I'm always craving more of you


She's the sweetest drug
Your love is the most addictive thing in my life


Think of it every second
You're always on my mind


I can't get nothing done
You're distracting me from everything else in my life


Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
My only goal is to be with you again


Know I should stay away from
I'm aware that this addiction is harmful to me


'Cause it's no good for me
But I can't resist you


I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I can't break free of this addiction on my own


Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
I'm completely sure of my addiction to you


So strung out (strung out, hey)
I'm deeply hooked on you


(Over you)


(Because of you


And it's all because of you
You're the root of my addiction


Mmm, never get enough
I always need more of you


She's the sweetest drug)
Your love is just like a drug




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, SHAFFER SMITH

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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

@imeldasalkery7098

I do

@VJ-zw7xz

Yes

@kiyaflawless5155

Ok boomer

@ToniToni-rv4yv

All the time

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@Baba.Ganoosh

When your homies leave and you can start playing your music

@brixusxviii6955

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

@skurinski

ah that fragile masculinity

@tnty1561

@@brixusxviii6955 d...did you just say that Logic is trash?

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