BECAUSE OF YOU
Renata Gebara Lyrics
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The same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break
The way you did, you fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid
I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid
I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known
Better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing
Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I try my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life
Because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid
Because of you
Because of you
The song "Because of You" by Renata Gebara is a powerful ballad about the lasting impact that a parent's behavior can have on their child. The lyrics express a determination to avoid repeating the same mistakes that the singer's parent did, such as causing heartache and experiencing personal breakdowns. The emotional distance between the parent and child is highlighted, with a lack of trust and difficulty in forming connections being apparent. The line "my heart can't possibly break when it wasn't even whole to start with" speaks to the deep sense of emotional damage that has occurred due to the parent's actions.
The song reveals the pain and trauma that can come from a family relationship riddled with neglect, sorrow and mistrust. The singer feels like they have no choice but to self-protect and create an emotional wall, owing to their parent's influence. The song is not just a song for the artist but a message to everyone out there who shares the same sentiment. It's meant to inspire self-growth, self-reflection and to promote strong relationships as there are many who can resonate with this message. Because of You is an emotional ballad that taps into the pain we all feel, the pain that the world brings and the pain that can be passed down from our families.
Line by Line Meaning
I will not make
I won't repeat your mistakes.
The same mistakes that you did
I won't commit the same errors you did.
I will not let myself
I won't allow myself.
Cause my heart so much misery
To bear the burden of heartache.
I will not break
I won't crumble.
The way you did, you fell so hard
The way you collapsed and suffered immensely.
I've learned the hard way
I've experienced the difficulties.
To never let it get that far
To avoid reaching that point.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
I never venture too far from safety.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
I learned to take precautions not to get hurt.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
I find it difficult to trust not only myself, but everyone in my life.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
I am afraid
I am fearful.
I lose my way
I get lost.
And it's not too long before you point it out
You're quick to point it out when I do.
I cannot cry
I can't show my emotions.
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
Because you consider it feeble.
I'm forced to fake
I'm compelled to pretend.
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
To smile and laugh every day of my life.
My heart can't possibly break
My heart can't shatter.
When it wasn't even whole to start with
When it wasn't complete to begin with.
I watched you die
I witnessed your death.
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I heard your weeping every night in slumber.
I was so young
I was very young.
You should have known
You should've been aware.
Better than to lean on me
Better than to rely on me.
You never thought of anyone else
You never considered anyone else.
You just saw your pain
You just saw your own agony.
And now I cry in the middle of the night
And now I weep in the middle of the night.
For the same damn thing
For the same exact thing.
I try my hardest just to forget everything
I do my utmost to forget everything.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
I don't know how to let anyone else in
I don't know how to allow anyone else into my life.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
I'm ashamed of my life
I feel shame about my life.
Because it's empty
Because it lacks fulfillment.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
I am afraid
I am fearful.
Because of you
As a result of your actions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Moody, David Hodges, Kelly Briannne Clarkson
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