Because of You

Nickelback

About Because of You

"Because of You" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. It was released in September 2004 as the fourth single from their 2003 album The Long Road. The song was included in the MX vs. ATV Unleashed soundtrack.


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Hands on the mirror, can't get much clearer
Can't make this all go away
Now that you're bleeding, you stare at the ceiling
And watch as it all fades away

From what you do...because of you...

You know I can't be there each time that you call
I swore not to come, but I'm here after all
I know by the look that I see in your eye
I won't stand around and I won't watch you die
For what you do..

(What you do, what you do, was because of you) x2

Now that you did this, you ask for forgiveness
Doctor could you be my priest
Say you're mistaken, but look what you've taken
You laugh as you lie through your teeth

From what you do...because of you...

You know I can't be there each time that you call
I swore not to come, but I'm here after all
I know by the look that I see in your eye
I won't stand around and I won't watch you die
For what you do...

(What you do, what you do, was because of you) x2

Hands on the mirror, can't get much clearer
Can't make this all go away
Now that you're bleeding, you stare at the ceiling
And watch as it all fades away

From what you do...because of you...

You know I can't be there each time that you call
I swore not to come, but I'm here after all
I know by the look that I see in your eye
I won't stand around and I won't watch you die
For what you do...

(What you do, what you do, was because of you) x2
...Because of you

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Nickelback

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band from Hanna, Alberta. Since 1995 the band has included guitarist and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist and back-up vocalist Ryan Peake and bassist Mike Kroeger. The band's current drummer and percussionist is Daniel Adair who has been with the band since 2005, replacing drummer Ryan Vikedal who was with the band between 1998–2005. Nickelback's music is classed as hard rock,post-grunge, and alternative rock. Nickelback is one of the most commercially successful Canadian groups, having sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, ranking as the 11th best selling music act of the 2000s, and is the 2nd best selling foreign act in the U.S. behind The Beatles for the 2000s.Billboard ranks them the top Rock group of the decade an… more »

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Written by: CHAD KROEGER, MICHAEL KROEGER, MICHAEL DOUGLAS HENRY KROEGER, MIKE KROEGER, RYAN PEAKE, RYAN VIKEDAL, RYAN ANTHONY PEAKE

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"Because of You" is a song by the Canadian rock band Nickelback from their fifth studio album, "All the Right Reasons", released in 2005.
Band Contribution
The song, like many from Nickelback, was written by band members Ryan Peake, Chad Kroeger, Daniel Adair, and Mike Kroeger.
Single Release
Although "Because of You" wasn't initially released as a single, it gained popularity and eventually climbed the charts due to fan response and radio play.
Chart Position and Sales
In 2007, "Because of You" peaked at number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, demonstrating its popularity with rock music fans.
Song Genre
The track is often described as a hard rock song, incorporating heavy guitar riffs and strong drumming elements.
Musical Style
The song is aggressive and high-energy, delivering a grunge-like sound that reflects Nickelback's heavier side, balancing their penchant for more melodic, sentimental songs.
Accolade
The success of the song, along with the others in the album, helped propel "All the Right Reasons" to 3x Platinum status in the United States.
Inspirational Motive
In various interviews, lead singer Chad Kroeger has cited personal experiences and struggles as the inspiration for many of the band's songs. While the exact inspiration for "Because of You" isn't publicly documented, it's likely that it's rooted in life experiences.
Live Performance
"Because of You" often included in Nickelback's live set lists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
Fan favorite
Despite the polarizing viewpoints of critics towards Nickelback's music, "Because of You" is generally regarded by fans as one of the band's standout tracks.

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