The group has released five albums since their formation: "Kind of Light" (2003), "Over and Over" (2005), "Not Only...But Also" (2008), "This Must Be Love" (2009) and "The 88" (2010). Additionally, the group provided the soundtrack to the 2012 film "The Lorax". The group's song "At Least It Was Here" is the theme song from the American sitcom "Community".
All 'Cause of You
The 88 Lyrics
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Lift my eyes to skies of up above,
Listen to me this is how I feel,
Since I knew you all my thoughts are real,
You're the only one I wanna do,
Everything's new,
And it's all 'cause of you.
Telling everyone I know bout you,
Tell your mama that you won't be home,
Let your daddy know you're not alone,
All I wanna do is make you mine,
I said I'd love you honey anytime,
Don't believe the things they say about me,
And all those things you know I'd never be,
You're the only one I wanna do,
Everything's new,
And it's all 'cause of you.
Now honey, honey, honey I can walk, walk, walk,
I caught you kneeling in the alley with the baby talk,
Now listen to me baby if you can't sit still,
I know your sister will.
There ain't no blood on my hands, love,
There ain't no blood on my hands, love,
There ain't no blood on my hands, love,
The sun is up and I understand it's me.
I've been moving 'cause my heart is true,
Telling everyone I know 'bout you,
Tell your mama that you won't be home,
Let your daddy know you're not alone,
All I wanna do is make you mine,
I said I'd love you honey anytime,
Don't believe the things they say about me,
And all those things you know I'd never be,
You're the only one I wanna do,
Everything's new,
And it's all 'cause of you.
Now honey, honey, honey I can walk, walk, walk,
I caught you kneeling in the alley with the baby talk,
Now listen to me baby if you can't sit still,
I know your sister will.
There ain't no blood on my hands, love,
There ain't no blood on my hands, love,
There ain't no blood on my hands, love,
The sun is up and I understand it's me.
And its all 'cause of you.
The 88's song, All 'Cause of You, is a vibrant expression of love and devotion. The opening lines "I've been sinking through the drain of love, Lift my eyes to skies of up above" suggests that the singer has finally found someone who has lifted them from the negatives of life, setting a more positive tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics "Listen to me this is how I feel, Since I knew you all my thoughts are real," evoke a sense of vulnerability and honesty. The singer goes on to express their desire for the person they love, saying "You're the only one I wanna do, Everything's new, And it's all 'cause of you."
There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics where the singer is willing to do anything to be with the person, telling them to inform their parents or whoever they need to, saying: "Tell your mama that you won't be home, Let your daddy know you're not alone." The lyrics "Don't believe the things they say about me, And all those things you know I'd never be," suggests that the singer has faced some scrutiny, possibly due to their past actions or reputation. The song ends with "There ain't no blood on my hands, love, The sun is up and I understand it's me," where the singer declares that they are willing to take responsibility for their actions and be accountable for any mistakes they make.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been sinking through the drain of love,
I've been feeling despair and hopelessness in my love life.
Lift my eyes to skies of up above,
I'm looking for a way out of my misery and seeking hope from a higher power.
Listen to me this is how I feel,
I'm opening up and sharing my true emotions with you.
Since I knew you all my thoughts are real,
Ever since I met you, my feelings have become authentic and genuine.
You're the only one I wanna do,
You're the only person I want to be with.
Everything's new,
My life feels fresh and exciting because of you.
And it's all 'cause of you.
You're the reason for my newfound happiness.
I've been moving cause my heart is true,
I'm taking action because my feelings for you are genuine and pure.
Telling everyone I know bout you,
I'm spreading the word about you because I'm proud to be with you.
Tell your mama that you won't be home,
Let your mother know that you'll be spending time with me instead of at home.
Let your daddy know you're not alone,
Assure your father that I will take good care of you and you won't be alone.
All I wanna do is make you mine,
My ultimate goal is to be in a committed relationship with you.
I said I'd love you honey anytime,
I promise to always love and care for you, no matter what.
Don't believe the things they say about me,
Don't listen to the rumors and lies that others may spread about me.
And all those things you know I'd never be,
I would never do anything to hurt you or betray your trust.
Now honey, honey, honey I can walk, walk, walk,
I am confident and ready to take action to show you my love.
I caught you kneeling in the alley with the baby talk,
I witnessed you showing affection to a baby, which made me see your nurturing and caring side.
Now listen to me baby if you can't sit still,
If you're feeling restless or unsure, listen to me and trust in our relationship.
I know your sister will.
If you can't find peace with me, your sister will always be there for you.
There ain't no blood on my hands, love,
I am innocent and have not caused any harm to anyone, including you.
The sun is up and I understand it's me.
I have a newfound sense of clarity and understanding about myself and my feelings for you.
And its all 'cause of you.
Once again, you are the reason for my positive transformation and newfound happiness.
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Written by: CANDICE NIGHT, RITCHIE BLACKMORE
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