Because of You

Kelly Clarkson

About Because of You

"Because of You" is a song recorded by American pop singer Kelly Clarkson for her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). It was written by Clarkson along with its producers David Hodges and Ben Moody, both from Evanescence. It was released on August 16, 2005 by RCA Records, as the third single from Breakaway. Clarkson originally wrote "Because of You" when she was 16 years old to cope with the emotional distress caused by her parents' divorce. She wanted the song to be included on her debut studio album, Thankful (2003), but her record label rejected the song. She then polished the song with Hodges and Moody before successfully convincing her label to include it on Breakaway. Lyrically, "Because of You" explores the pain of Clarkson's deteriorating relationship with her father. The song begins with a piano-led melody and as it launches into the chorus, the sound of a roaring guitar becomes apparent. "Because of You" received positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its expressive lyrics, creative arrangement, and Clarkson's vocal prowess. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 2 million digital downloads in the United States. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "Because of You" became Clarkson's biggest success in Europe, topping the European Hot 100 Singles chart. It also reached number one in Brazil, the Netherlands, Denmark and Switzerland, as well as the top ten in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. 


Year:
2006
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I will not make
The same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself
Cause my heart so much misery
I will not break
The way you did, you fell so hard
I've learned the hard way
To never let it get that far

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I lose my way
And it's not too long before you point it out
I cannot cry
Because I know that's weakness in your eyes
I'm forced to fake
A smile, a laugh everyday of my life
My heart can't possibly break
When it wasn't even whole to start with

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid

I watched you die
I heard you cry every night in your sleep
I was so young
You should have known
Better than to lean on me
You never thought of anyone else
You just saw your pain
And now I cry in the middle of the night
For the same damn thing

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt
Because of you
I try my hardest just to forget everything
Because of you
I don't know how to let anyone else in
Because of you
I'm ashamed of my life
Because it's empty
Because of you
I am afraid

Because of you
Because of you

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Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and occasional actress. Born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson, Texas, Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and later becoming the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003. more »

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Written by: Kelly Brianne Clarkson, Ben Moody, David Hall Hodges

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13 facts about this song

Winning Artist
"Because of You" is a hit song by American singer Kelly Clarkson, who rose to fame as the winner of the first season of "American Idol" in 2002.
Early Creation
The song was originally written by Clarkson when she was just 16 years old, regarding her feelings about her parents' divorce.
Co-writers
Besides Clarkson, "Because of You" was co-written by Ben Moody and David Hodges from the rock band Evanescence.
Album Release
"Because of You" is the third single from Clarkson's second album, "Breakaway," released in 2004.
Chart Performance
It became her third top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100 with a peak at number seven.
International Success
"Because of You" also enjoyed international success, reaching number one in the Netherlands and Switzerland, and the top five in the UK and Australia.
Platinum Status
The single was certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies in the U.S alone.
Grammy Nomination
In 2006, "Because of You" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance."
Music Video
The music video was directed by Vadim Perelman, known for directing the movie "House of Sand and Fog."
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists, perhaps the most notable being a duet version by Reba McEntire and Clarkson in 2007, which won the Academy of Country Music award for "Vocal Event of the Year."
Unwanted Song
Clarkson revealed on an episode of "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" that her label initially did not want her to release the song as they thought it was too personal.
Personal History
The song is deeply personal for Clarkson, given its origins. She has often discussed how the success of the song has helped her heal emotionally.
Reality Show Performance
Early versions of "Because of You" were occasionally performed by Clarkson on the first season of "American Idol," before it was released officially as a single.

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