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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Track duration: 04:27

"Because of You" as written by Eriksen/rustan/hermansen

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., EMI Music Publishing

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    My Interpretation:No offense, but sometimes people can be ridiculous.
    I understand the song because I'm in a situation like this. It's about a man who is obsessed with a girl sexually. It's not really a sex addiction, more of a sexual addiction to HER. The song is very specific.

    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've 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
    (Seems like a sex addiction so far...BUT...)



    And I know this much is true
    Baby, you have become my addiction <----It becomes specific right here.
    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)
    So, and it's all because of you (all because of you)
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because...
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug <--------and here. He's obviously talking about a specific girl



    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 and try but my obsession, won't let me leave
    (The sex is so good and the lust between them is so strong that even though he knows what he is doing is wrong he's addicted and he feels like he can't stop)

    I've 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)
    So, and it's all because of you (all because of you)
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because...
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug


    Ain't no doubt
    So strung out
    Ain't no doubt
    So strung out
    Over you, over you, over you <--------Specific


    Because of you
    And it's all because of you
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug


    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 it I like it
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because of you (all because of you)
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because...
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug


    She's the sweetest drug

    Really, do you honestly think when he refers to "you" and "she" he's talking about his addiction? No, he's referring to this girl.

    Now, me personally, I interpret it as a guy who has had a sex addiction for a long time, then he finds this girl who finally satisfies him and he can't get away from her. He starts losing focus on other things, even important things that he needs to do because he is so physically attracted to her.

    Just my thoughts.
    Flag JenniLee2003on January 24, 2011   Link
  • 0
    My Interpretation:No offense, but sometimes people can be ridiculous.
    I understand the song because I'm in a situation like this. It's about a man who is obsessed with a girl sexually. It's not really a sex addiction, more of a sexual addiction to HER. The song is very specific.

    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've 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
    (Seems like a sex addiction so far...BUT...)



    And I know this much is true
    Baby, you have become my addiction <----It becomes specific right here.
    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)
    So, and it's all because of you (all because of you)
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because...
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug <--------and here. He's obviously talking about a specific girl



    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 and try but my obsession, won't let me leave
    (The sex is so good and the lust between them is so strong that even though he knows what he is doing is wrong he's addicted and he feels like he can't stop)

    I've 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)
    So, and it's all because of you (all because of you)
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because...
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug


    Ain't no doubt
    So strung out
    Ain't no doubt
    So strung out
    Over you, over you, over you <--------Specific


    Because of you
    And it's all because of you
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug


    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 it I like it
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because of you (all because of you)
    And it's all because of you (all because of you)
    So, and it's all because...
    Never get enough
    She's the sweetest drug


    She's the sweetest drug

    Really, do you honestly think when he refers to "you" and "she" he's talking about his addiction? No, he's referring to this girl.

    Now, me personally, I interpret it as a guy who has had a sex addiction for a long time, then he finds this girl who finally satisfies him and he can't get away from her. He starts losing focus on other things, even important things that he needs to do because he is so physically attracted to her.

    Just my thoughts.
    Flag JenniLee2003on January 24, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This is about a girl he purely wants to have sex with but also enjoys her company in some secret way but doesn't openly admit it!
    Flag aimyank24on January 05, 2011   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:after viewing the music video for this song i believe it was intended to describe feelings for a girl that are similar to those of drug addiction. that being said, this song does also remind me of mary jane :)
    Flag rastachicon November 27, 2009   Link
  • +1
    Song Meaning:yeah he's singing about a girl alright. a girl named MARY JANE
    Flag cupcake199315on February 24, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:i always thought it was the addiction of thinking about the girl of your dreams, you know that perfect one you just happen to meet, but then they get out of touch or he doesnt see her anymore, so now all he can do is think about her, not knowing the next time he will see her because he needs her.

    lol i dunno the other songmeanings floating around abt sex addiction and drugs also make sense, but to each their own =)
    Flag AlienC123on November 19, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:DRUGS.
    Flag nat leehunni4667on May 21, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:its obv about drugs. i got that the second time I heard it.

    thats why i like it.
    Flag nat leehunni4667on May 21, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I think it's about an obsession with sex with a particular girl.

    I don't think that it's he "can't get enough of her" as in he loves her, but I don't think it's that he can't get enough of sex in general, like with just anyone.

    Maybe it's something like he was obsessed with sex and would have done it with anyone but now he's met this one girl and he can't stop thinking about sex with her. Maybe it was special or something.
    Or maybe it's the beginning of more romantic feelings but he's not used to that.

    I do not know.

    I love the song though.
    It has become my obsession, hehe.
    Flag personno.1on January 18, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:When I heard the first part/looked at the lyrics...I sort of thought he was being obessessed with sex =X
    Or like, pleasuring himself....-.-"
    Flag xLysson October 12, 2007   Link

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