Because of You
Ne-Yo
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Ooo, 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 everyday 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 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)
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Written by: Shaffer Smith, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen
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10 facts about this song
Album and Release"Because of You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ne-Yo. It was released as the first single from his second album, also titled "Because of You," in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Ne-Yo's second highest-charting song to date after "So Sick" which topped the chart in 2006.
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Grammy Award"Because of You" won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008, showcasing Ne-Yo's significant influence in contemporary music.
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Song CompositionNe-Yo collaborated with Stargate and Neff-U for the song's production. It is a pop, R&B song with elements of dance-pop, illustrating Ne-Yo's particular style of combining genres.
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InfluencesNe-Yo has stated in interviews that the song was influenced by his love for classic pop and R&B music from the late '80s and early '90s.
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Music VideoIn the official music video, directed by Melina Matsoukas, Ne-Yo anguishes over an addictive relationship he has with a beautiful woman, echoing the song's lyrical theme of desire and addiction.
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Songwriting ProcessWhile Ne-Yo usually writes lyrics first, for "Because of You", he first got the inspiration from the music and created the melody.
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Critic's ReviewCritics generally praised the song, characterizing it as a vibrant, catchy, and smooth track. Ne-Yo's vocal performance and the song's sleek production were particularly praised.
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Live PerformancesNe-Yo has performed "Because of You" live at several prominent shows, including the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards and the 2007 American Music Awards.
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Commercial SuccessThe song achieved success internationally, reaching the top of the charts in New Zealand and reaching the Top Ten in several other countries, including Canada, Europe, and Australia. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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