Five other versions of the song have surfaced, one with an extended ending, one featuring rapper AC, S-One, Michael Jackson as well as Joe Budden; a second one features Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The official remix, however, features Kanye West. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 84 in March; it reached the top ten in May when it climbed from number 39 to number 5 in one week. The song has become his second-most successful song in the U.S., after his 2006 #1 hit So Sick. It reached a peak at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also peaked at number 4 in the UK.
The beat used is somehow unique in the R&B style. The main melodic instruments include muted harpsichord and guitar, whilst the groove uses a bass/clap beat combined together. The groove is heavily influenced by the disco style guitar with delay. The bass/clap beat, mixed with harpsichord, gave listeners an initial impression of the song being a remix, with which the effect is typically associated. This type of beat would later appear in Ne-Yo's 2008 hit Closer, which uses guitar with a bass/clap beat mixed with keyboard and chorus matching the vocals.
The song's music video premiered on Access Granted on March 14, 2007, a sneak preview having previously been shown on BET. A small clip of the video has also been shown on TRL. The video has garnered over 15 million views on YouTube.
The song was featured in the 2007 film Are We Done Yet?. It also appears in Grand Theft Auto IV's fictional Soul/R&B radio station The Vibe 98.8.
The song lyrics describe the need to be with more than one person, and the hardship in maintaining a relationship whilst also encountering sexual liaisons with another. Eventually the person becomes addicted to sex as if 'she is the sweetest drug'.
Ne-Yo has stated that the song is a continuation from the 2007 single Sexy Love.
Saxophonist Eric Darius covered the track on his 2008 album, Goin' All Out.
BECAUSE OF YOU
neyo Lyrics
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I love the way it feels
This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I need it when I want it
I want it when I don't
Tell myself I'll stop everyday
Knowing that I won't
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
But I doubt it; I'm
Taken by the thought of it
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move, but I like it
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug
Think of it every second
I can't get nothing done
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Know I should stay away from
'Cause it's no good for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
Ooo, even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
But I doubt it, I'm
Taken by the thought of it
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you (strung out on you)
I can barely move, ooo, but I like it (but I like it)
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
So, then it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
So strung out (strung out, hey)
Ain't no doubt
So strung out (hey)
(Over you)
Over you (you)
Over you (you)
(Because of you
And it's all because of you
Mmm, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug)
The lyrics to Ne-Yo's "Because Of You" tell the story of a man who is completely addicted to a woman, comparing her to a drug that he can't resist. He knows that he should stay away from her, but the thought of her consumes him entirely. He admits that he has a problem and that he doesn't know how to solve it, and that even if he did, he doubts that he would be able to stop his addiction to her.
The chorus repeats that it's all because of her, that she has become his addiction and that he is completely strung out on her. He thinks about her constantly and can't focus on anything else, and he knows that he should stay away from her because she's no good for him. But no matter how much he tries to resist, he can't leave her alone.
The lyrics are a perfect representation of love as an addiction, and the way that it can consume a person's thoughts and actions. It paints a picture of a man who is completely helpless in the face of his love for this woman, and who knows that he should break free, but simply can't.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooo, want to but I can't help it
I want to resist the temptation but I am incapable of doing so
I love the way it feels
I enjoy the feeling but I am aware it's not good for me
This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I am struggling to differentiate between my desires and reality
I need it when I want it
I have become dependent on it and can't control my cravings
I want it when I don't
I desire it even when I know it's not good for me
Tell myself I'll stop everyday
I keep reminding myself to stop indulging in this addiction
Knowing that I won't
But deep down, I know I can't resist it
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
I am aware that I have an addiction problem but I am clueless about how to overcome it
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit
I am not confident that I could give up this addiction even if I had the solution
But I doubt it; I'm
I am doubtful that I could actually get rid of this addiction
Taken by the thought of it
I am captivated by the idea of indulging in this addiction
Baby, you have become my addiction
My addiction has become synonymous with you, you are the person or thing I am addicted to
I'm so strung out on you
I am completely addicted to you
So, then it's all because of you (all because of you)
My addiction is solely because of you
Never get enough
I always crave more of this addiction
She's the sweetest drug
This addiction is sweet and enticing like a drug
Think of it every second
I am constantly thinking about indulging in this addiction
I can't get nothing done
My addiction is interfering with my productivity
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
My only priority is satisfying my addiction
Know I should stay away from
I am aware that I should avoid this addiction
'Cause it's no good for me
This addiction is not beneficial, it's harmful for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I make attempts to quit this addiction but my obsession is too strong and I can't let go
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
There's no denying that I am addicted
So strung out (strung out, hey)
I am completely addicted and helpless
(Over you)
My addiction is centered around you
Because of you
I am addicted because of you
Mmm, never get enough
I always crave for more
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIMBERLEY GAIL MARSH, TIMOTHY HAWES, PETE KIRTLEY
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@faraway4992
Ooh, ooh, ooh, uh, no-no, oh-oh
Ooh, wah-oh-oh-oh, ooh, wah-oh-oh-oh, woah
Ooh
Want to, but I can't help it, I love the way it feels
This got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I need it when I want it, I want it when I don't
Tell myself I'll stop every day, knowing that I won't
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit, but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move, but I like it
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Think of it every second, I can't get nothing done
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Know I should stay away from, 'cause it's no good for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I got a problem, and I (don't know what to do about it)
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit, but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it, hey
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you (strung out on you)
I can barely move, but I like it (and I like it)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug (mm, oh)
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, hey)
So strung out (strung out, oh, hey)
Ain't no doubt (I said no ring of doubt, oh)
So strung out (hey, ay, ay)
Over you
Over you (you)
Over you (you, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh)
Oh-oh-oh-woah, because of you
And it's all because of you
Oh, no, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction (my addiction)
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move, but I like it (but I like it, yeah)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
And it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug
She's the sweetest drug
Hope this helps...have a good day!!😄
@otaviobarbosa9700
Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh
Ooh, want to, but I can't help it
I love the way it feels
It's got me stuck between my fantasy and what is real
I need it when I want it, I want it when I don't
Tell myself I'll stop everyday, knowing that I won't
I got a problem, and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it
Said and it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh-ooh)
Think of it every second, I can't get nothin' done
Only concern is the next time I'm gon' get me some
Know I should stay away from, 'cause it's no good for me
I try and try, but my obsession won't let me leave
I got a problem and I (ooh, don't know what to do about it)
Ooh, even if I did, I don't know if I would quit but I doubt it
I'm taken by the thought of it, ayy (ooh-ooh-ooh)
And I know this much is true
Baby, you have become my addiction
I'm so strung out on you (strung out on you)
I can barely move, (ooh), but I like it (and I like it)
Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug (ooh-ooh)
Ain't no doubt (no doubt, ayy)
So strung out (strung out, oh)
Ain't no doubt (this ain't no grain of doubt, oh)
So strung out (hey)
Over you, over you, (you), over you (you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Because of you
And it's all because of you
Mmm, never get enough
She's the sweetest drug
And I know this much is true
Baby, you (baby, you, you, you)
Have become my addiction (my addiction)
I'm so strung out on you
I can barely move but I like it (but I like it, yeah)
Said and it's all because of you (oh, all because of you)
Said and it's all because of you, mmm (all because of you)
And it's all because of you (all because of you)
Said and it's all because
Never get enough (oh, never get enough)
She's the sweetest drug
She's the sweetest drug
@nakigutierrezofficial
Does anybody ever just get tired of todays music and find them selves going on a old music rampage.
@TheMrdeuce22
Always
@imeldasalkery7098
I do
@VJ-zw7xz
Yes
@kiyaflawless5155
Ok boomer
@ToniToni-rv4yv
All the time
@Baba.Ganoosh
When your homies leave and you can start playing your music
@brixusxviii6955
Max Rodriguez True that my friend’s music is utter garbage. Completely shit he just puts on Logic. 😷🤢🤮
@skurinski
ah that fragile masculinity
@tnty1561
@@brixusxviii6955 d...did you just say that Logic is trash?