Because of You
Tony Bennett Feat. K.D. Lang Lyrics
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Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
And I can smile
Because of you
I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you
The lyrics of "Because of You" beautifully capture the essence of love and its transformative powers. The song expresses the idea that the mere presence of someone special can bring joy and meaning to one's life. The lyrics attribute the beginning of a romantic journey to the person that they are written about. The first line, "Because of you there's a song in my heart," suggests that the person being addressed has brought joy, inspiration, and music to the singer's life. The song implies that the very existence of the other person is enough to create feelings of happiness and contentment in the singer's heart.
The second stanza further reinforces the idea of the transformative power of love. The singer expresses that they only live for the love and kiss of the addressee. The lyrics, "It's paradise to be near you like this," are romantic and poignant, capturing the idea of a perfect love that brings nothing but joy and comfort. The final lines of the song, "Because of you my life is now worth while, and I can smile because of you," capture the transformative power of love, which can take an ordinary life and turn it into something remarkable.
Line by Line Meaning
Because of you there's a song in my heart
You bring so much joy to my life that it feels like I have a song constantly playing in my heart.
Because of you my romance had its start
You played a significant role in the beginning of my romantic journey.
Because of you the sun will shine
Your presence brings so much light and positivity that it feels like the sun itself is shining because of you.
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Even the moon and stars in the sky seem to acknowledge how much you mean to me and that you belong to me.
Forever and never to part
Our love is so strong that we will be together for eternity and will never part.
I only live for your love and your kiss
You are the only one who truly matters to me and your love and affection is what keeps me going everyday.
It's paradise to be near you like this
Simply being close to you gives me a feeling of sheer bliss and happiness.
Because of you my life is now worth while
Before you, my life felt meaningless and void but now it has purpose because of you.
And I can smile
You bring so much joy to my life that it makes me feel endlessly happy and content.
Because of you
You are the reason for all the happiness and positivity in my life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sleeve8651
I came here searching, after hearing her tribute song on CBS Sunday Morning .
I heard it initially from a distance, being in another room,
but found myself drawn to the TV !
And now seeing this....how difficult it must have been for her to sing the tribute.
And now going thru something myself, this song just blew me away !
I want so much to slow dance with the one I'm thinking of !
Probably never happen, but I can Dream....!!
R.I.P.
Tony Bennett
❤️🥀❤️
@rickiovine2170
K D Lang. I love her voice so much, but when you see her live and how she caresses every note that she so beautifully expresses…and, to put her with Tony Bennett…the music Gods were on their game!
@gloriasalgado5512
KD is an amazing singer, she needs more credit for her career. love her voice.
@meo21626
Agree!
@hollyurquizu7493
What is she doing now?
@katherined800
@@hollyurquizu7493 She has said in interviews that she doesn't feel the need to perform or record music. It's too bad for us.
@larrycj4382
Tony said she was the best song stylist he ever worked with. She is a gifted performer and it is a shame that she is not currently performing. CBS Sunday Morning News asked her to perform this song after Tony passed away. It was such a moving performance. I will share the link.
@larrycj4382
https://youtu.be/8nJRiF3nPSc?si=0T0hD7zkdxI9Vnyo
Unfortunately, they do not have the whole performance.
@patlilienthal4046
Two pure singers. They don’t rely on any tricks when they sing. They both know how to treat a song
@Jc4elayne
Like velvet! Her voice is so smooth and rich with layers of complexity. This was such a wonderful duet!
@tracygarrett3952
I was shaking my head when this performance ended and that's exactly what Tony did. Just beautiful!!!