Because Of You
Nickelback Lyrics
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Can't make this all go away
Now that you're bleeding, you stare at the ceiling
And watch as it all fades away
From what you do...because of you...
You know I can't be there each time that you call
I know by the look that I see in your eye
I won't stand around and I won't watch you die
For what you do..
(What you do, what you do, was because of you) x2
Now that you did this, you ask for forgiveness
Doctor could you be my priest
Say you're mistaken, but look what you've taken
You laugh as you lie through your teeth
From what you do...because of you...
You know I can't be there each time that you call
I swore not to come, but I'm here after all
I know by the look that I see in your eye
I won't stand around and I won't watch you die
For what you do...
(What you do, what you do, was because of you) x2
Hands on the mirror, can't get much clearer
Can't make this all go away
Now that you're bleeding, you stare at the ceiling
And watch as it all fades away
From what you do...because of you...
You know I can't be there each time that you call
I swore not to come, but I'm here after all
I know by the look that I see in your eye
I won't stand around and I won't watch you die
For what you do...
(What you do, what you do, was because of you) x2
...Because of you
The song "Because of You" by Nickelback depicts the aftermath of a destructive relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and resentment that the singer has towards the person who has hurt them. The opening line, "Hands on the mirror, can't get much clearer," suggests intense self-reflection and introspection. The singer seems to be struggling to come to terms with the situation and their own role in it. The second line, "Can't make this all go away," conveys a sense of helplessness and desperation.
The chorus, "From what you do...because of you...," drives home the idea that the pain and suffering that the singer is experiencing is a direct result of the actions of someone else. There is a sense of blame and resentment towards the person who has caused the damage. The lines "Now that you did this, you ask for forgiveness / Doctor could you be my priest" suggest a plea for absolution and redemption, but also a recognition that there may not be an easy solution to the situation.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional expression of the pain and regret that can come from a toxic relationship. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of betrayal and hurt, but also a desire to move forward and find healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands on the mirror, can't get much clearer
You see the reflection of yourself in the mirror and feel lost or confused about all that is going on
Can't make this all go away
You wish you could forget what happened, but it haunts you every day
Now that you're bleeding, you stare at the ceiling
You feel the pain and hurt inflicted upon you, and all you can do is lie there and suffer
And watch as it all fades away
You close your eyes and let the world disappear, hoping that the pain will vanish with it
From what you do...because of you...
Everything that is happening to you, the pain you feel, the memories that torment you, is all because of someone else's actions
You know I can't be there each time that you call
Even though you seek for help and support, I cannot always be there for you
I swore not to come, but I'm here after all
Even though I made a promise to myself to never let myself be hurt again, I still come back to you
I won't stand around and I won't watch you die
Even though I am hurting too, I can't bear to see you suffer and will do what it takes to help
For what you do...
All of the pain and hurt you are feeling is because of someone else's actions, and that is not fair
(What you do, what you do, was because of you) x2
Reiterating that someone else's actions caused all of this pain and suffering
Now that you did this, you ask for forgiveness
After causing pain and hurt, you ask for forgiveness, hoping it will all go away
Doctor could you be my priest
You seek for any sort of guidance or help, even from someone who may not have a direct connection to you
Say you're mistaken, but look what you've taken
Even though you deny responsibility, you still took something very important away from someone else
You laugh as you lie through your teeth
You try to hide the truth, but deep down you know what you have done and it eats away at you
...Because of you
A final statement that reminds the listener that all of this pain and suffering is not their fault, but because of someone else's actions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD KROEGER, MICHAEL KROEGER, MICHAEL DOUGLAS HENRY KROEGER, MIKE KROEGER, RYAN PEAKE, RYAN VIKEDAL, RYAN ANTHONY PEAKE
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