Sequoyah Prep School was 5-piece rock/folk/pop band from South Carolina wit… Read Full Bio ↴Sequoyah Prep School was 5-piece rock/folk/pop band from South Carolina with a strange name and a familiar face. Since 2003, they have been explaining themselves and their band name all across the United States of America while reaching thousands of people through the original, and relatable music they make. Over the last five years Sequoyah Prep School has released four (4) albums and one (1) EP. With the release of their second album in 2006, the band began to actively pursue new fans by diving into a heavy touring schedule and using online communities as tools to market their music. Sequoyah Prep School played over 600 shows in 20 states and procured over 2 million plays on myspace.com. The band’s most recent album “Ghost Town” has sold over 3,000 hard copies and 4,000 digital copies in less than a year making it their most popular release yet. Sequoyah Prep School has become a favorite on college campuses across the country and had the opportunity to play at several schools including Belmont University, The Citadel, Centenary College of Louisiana, Clemson University, Coker College, College of Charleston, Lipscomb University, and Winthrop University. They have shared the stage with several national touring acts such as All Get Out, Anathallo, Anberlin, Better Than Ezra, Colour Revolt, Cool Hand Luke, Corey Smith, Jupiter Coyote, Phantom Planet, Quiet Drive, and Umbrellas. In 2008 Sequoyah Prep School was able to record with established producers Mike Green (Paramore, Boys Like Girls, The Matches) and Mike Bradford (Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker). On February 8, 2013, Sequoyah Prep School played their last show together as a band at the New Brookland Tavern in Columbia, SC.

Instrumentation
Justin Osborne-Vocals/Acoustic Guitar/Mandolin/Piano.
Harrison Boyd-Drums.
West Jones-Guitar,/Vocals/Banjo/Piano.
Jordan Hicks-Guitar/Banjo/Vocals.
Johnnie Matthews-Bass.

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BECAUSE OF YOU
Sequoyah Prep School Lyrics

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And when my skies are gray
You turn them to the brightest blue
The brightest blue

And when I'm down and out
You're there, 'cause you always knew
Alway knew

That everything I need's in you
And everything I want's in you
And everything I am's in you

Because you make me who I wanna be
And who I wanna be is better because of you

And when it rains it pours
and you're there to cover me
To cover me…

And when theres no one left
it's because you're the only one
The only one

And everything I need's in you
And everything I want's in you
And everything I am's in you

Because you make me who I wanna be
And who I wanna be is better because of you.

And everything I need's in you
And everything I want's in you
And everything I am's in you

Because you make me who I wanna be
And who I wanna be in better because of you

And everything I need's in you
And everything I want's in you
And everything I am's in you

Because you make me who I wanna be
And who I wanna be is better because of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Because of You" by Sequoyah Prep School show appreciation and gratitude towards someone who has been a constant source of support and positivity. The beginning of the song starts off with the singer expressing how the person has the ability to turn their gray skies into the brightest blue. This can be interpreted as the person being a ray of sunshine in their life, cheering them up whenever they feel down or helpless.

The song then moves on to the idea of the person being the only one for them when no one else is around. The singer marvels at how the person seems to know exactly what they need, and is always there to cover them when it rains. This could mean physical or emotional protection, or both. The chorus is a repetition of how the person makes them better by being their source of inspiration, guiding them towards the person they want to be. In essence, the lyrics suggest that the singer owes their current state of mind and well-being to this person, and that they would be lost without them.

Line by Line Meaning

And when my skies are gray
When I'm feeling sad or unhappy,

You turn them to the brightest blue
you make me feel happy and optimistic again.

The brightest blue
The most vibrant and uplifting shade of blue.

And when I'm down and out
When I'm feeling low or defeated,

You're there, 'cause you always knew
You're always there for me because you understand and care about me.

Alway knew
You always had a sense of when I needed you most.

That everything I need's in you
You provide everything I need emotionally and mentally.

And everything I want's in you
All the things I desire are found within you.

And everything I am's in you
You are the foundation and essence of who I am.

Because you make me who I wanna be
You inspire me to be the best version of myself.

And who I wanna be is better because of you
I am a better person because of your influence and impact on my life.