BECAUSE OF YOU
World5 Lyrics
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I was wondering for years in a prison of my own design
I was living in the shadows I couldn't see the light
I couldn't seem to open my eyes
I couldn't see the future was surrounded by my past
No direction seemed the right way to move
Now there's new meaning in my life something honest and true
You saw something in me something I couldn't see in myself
A heart that was pure you were sure that you knew me so well
You knew the way to make love reappear
You made everything seem so clear
I couldn't see the the future no more living in the past
No direction seemed the right way to move
Now there's new meaning in my life something honest and true
It's a feeling that I never knew because of you
Now I can see my future no more living in the past
Now I know which way I should choose
There's a feeling in my heart something I can't deny
It's a love that I never knew because of you
The lyrics of World5's "Because of You" are a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards someone who has made a profound impact on the singer's life. At the beginning of the song, the singer describes walking in darkness and feeling trapped in a self-made prison. They couldn't see a way out and were living in the shadows, unable to perceive the light. However, this all changes when they meet the person they are singing to. The person saw something in them that they couldn't see themselves, and recognized the purity in their heart.
Through their love and guidance, the singer was able to find a sense of direction and purpose in their life. They are now able to see their future clearly and no longer feel trapped in their past. The love they now experience is something the singer never knew before, and they attribute all of it to the person who helped them change their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking in darkness or maybe I was just blind
I was lost and unsure of where I was going, or perhaps I was ignorant to the path I needed to take.
I was wondering for years in a prison of my own design
I spent a significant amount of time stuck in my own mind, not able to free myself from my own negative thoughts and limiting beliefs.
I was living in the shadows I couldn't see the light
I was struggling to find hope and positivity in my life, constantly surrounded by darkness and negativity.
I couldn't seem to open my eyes
I was unable or unwilling to see things clearly and objectively, perhaps due to fear or self-doubt.
I couldn't see the future was surrounded by my past
I was held back by my past experiences and couldn't envision a positive future for myself.
No direction seemed the right way to move
I was struggling to find purpose and meaning in my life, unsure of which path to take.
You saw something in me something I couldn't see in myself
You recognized potential and goodness in me that I was unable to see or acknowledge on my own.
A heart that was pure you were sure that you knew me so well
You recognized the genuine goodness in my heart and intuitively knew me better than I knew myself.
You knew the way to make love reappear
You showed me how to regain my capacity for love and positive emotion, perhaps by being a source of love and support in my life.
You made everything seem so clear
Your influence and guidance allowed me to see things more objectively and understand my path more clearly.
Now I can see my future no more living in the past
You helped me break free from the hold of my past and gave me a renewed sense of possibility and purpose.
Now I know which way I should choose
I am now more confident in the direction I should take and feel less indecisive and uncertain.
There's a feeling in my heart something I can't deny
I have a newfound sense of positivity and love in my heart that I cannot ignore or deny.
It's a love that I never knew because of you
Your influence and love has allowed me to experience a new type of love that I never believed was possible for me.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.