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By Pages:   1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8    Add Your New Review About The Song The Reviews about Because Of You (page 1/ 8) ------ performed by Kelly Clarkson Relates to me a lot | Reviewer: a g | 1/15/10 This song reminds me of my fiance who died four years ago. His father died when he was really young, and he never got over it. He did a lot of drugs, got in trouble with the law a couple times, he cried about his father when he was down and drunk. He was very very emotional about his dad dying when he was young, and I always comforted him. I was completely in love with the guy. Especially, this songs fits because I DID watch him die, of a heart attack, tried to save him but I couldn't. I DID hear him cry about his father. and NOW I CRY OVER HIM and his death...basically "cry in the middle of the night for the same damn thing" Now I know how easily death can come to a young person, he was 25, I was 23. So, nothing is safe, "never stray too far from the sidewalk, learn to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt", or die. And I struggle with the grief every single day. "Forced to fake a smile a laugh every day of my life, my heart can't possible break when it wasn't even whole to start with" ---nothing could ever be worse for me, than what happened that day, and I don't think I'll get over it. I'M ashamed of my life because it's empty, b/c i don't live to the fullest, I'm far too depressed. And I fight to try and feel normal again, to live normal again, but I can't...because of him. Only one verse doesn't fit..and he would never pt out my faults or tell my crying was weak, but the rest of the lyrics fit so well, that I'm willing to scratch that part off. lol this song. | Reviewer: MaddiB94.15yrs old | 4/21/09 this song is my life story..but maybe a bit worse. yh my mum lean'd on me. there was only me til i was 5yrs old, then my brother was born. but even to this day, she stil does. and i dont mind her leaning on me, coz, shes such a strong person, anyone els in her shoes wud hav "topped themselfs" .. sorri for the words used. every word in this song..makes me cry,no matter how many times i listen to it. flashbacks ov y past always pops up. it reminds me of how far iv come. tho i still feel that tears show weakess, im geting there. and also.. this song has opend up so many hearts. (looked at the other comments)i really lv this song xxxx So many people I know | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/19/09 I've listened to this song countless times analyzing the lyrics over and over. I'm currently 18 and haven't had the greates male role-models, and sem to be more fond of my own gender. See, on numerous occasions when I've listened to this song numerous people have come to mind. The first being my first boyfriend who I've known since I was 12 and dated on and off since I was 17 with 3 other individuals in between. I didn't date him for the first time until I was 14,but I was always cautious when dating new people, yet I managed to fall back for him numerous times no matter how unfaithful he was, or how much he took away from me. He was very dependent on me and was always the one leaning on me, and sometimes it was too much to handle. I was two years younger than him and he'd been through a lot more than I'd been through in my own life which hasn't exactly been picture perfect. In fact this verse makes me think of him everytime I hear this song: 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 Another person this song reminded me of was my younger brother who from the time I was 13-16 would continually try to molest me. I felt so uncomfortable even in my own home, and it got to the point where I would have to lock myself in the bathroom in order to get dressed cause I was so afraid of him, and I knew he could see the fear and weakness inside me, and it made me feel completely worthless. Again, making it difficult for me to trust guys. Before I even started dating my heart wasn't whole from my brother's tainting of it with his sick fantasies, making the second verse the one to remind me of him: I spent most of high school trying to hide what was going on in fear that no one would believe me. I lose my way And it's not too long before you point it out I can not 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 The first verse in some ways reminds me of my parents, actually quite a few parts. My parents aren't divorced, but my mom especially has pulled me in to closely leaning on me when she feels weak ever since I was young. We used to cry together. She would cry when she told me of her problmes, especially when money was tight and my dad's job wasn't bringing in the most income and she didin't like that he was chasing his own fantasy. It was too much for me to handle, so I'd get emotional, and most of this came up right before I left for college. As for my dad, he's a truck driver so I hardly see him anymore. Since I was 10 we really haven't had much of a relationship. We disagree on a lot of things, and he wasn't too fond of the fact that I'm going to school to be a teacher. Money's always been tight in our family, and I can understand him wanting me to be better off than my parents were, but even though I won't strike rich as a teacher it's what I want to do with my life, and I think things will work out for the best. In many ways the chorus of this song reminds me of everyone I've mentioned. I can't blame my parents for how they were/are, and I've realized I'm starting a new chapter of my life. Parents are human like we are and we all make mistakes, some moredamaging than others. My brother is going to take a while to forgive for how he has hurt me, but I think the distance I have with him while away at school is probably a good thing, and as for my ex there isn't one day he doesn't cross my mind. I remeber how it was being with him, and that he will always be a prominent part of my life, and that part of my life is over and I just have to move on. how we deal with life, not what happens to us | Reviewer: rachel | 2/26/09 I cried tonight when I first heard this song in my car driving home from the drugstore. I thought of my life, and how I live so carefully - funny, this morning I was thinking that for so long I kept myself safe out of fear, now I want to keep myself safe out of love for myself. My Mom leaned on me too much, but I think she had noone else, and she didn't know what else to do. She tried her best to make me grow up in the way she thought would help me thrive and be good in society, and make it, in a world that she felt required being tough in order to survive. It didn't leave a lot of room for freedom. My Dad was always my friend, but he was my parent too, and he had his faults too, that made me scared sometimes. Also, I came into this world with a temperament that made it so I took it really hard and took responsibility. There are worse things a parent can do than be overprotective. It's true that I live with fear, but I don't feel I can really blame my Mom or my Dad, my brother or my schoolmates. Sometimes i get really angry and bitter about it, and I work through that, acknowledge and learn from the feelings and let it go. It hurts, but it was just what happened, and how it ended up. Now, I have to move on, somehow. I talked to my Mom a few years ago, and told her how things hurt me when I was growing up. She recognized it. We cried. She apologized. We got closer because of it. Now we have a lot of love and respect between us, and understanding. But, she never new any other way. She grew up with a family too, with parents that were human and not perfect. We can only do the best we can. It's not to blame others, it's to help, accept and love and heal each other. Sometimes, young people are strong enough to help their parents as equals. Maybe (to that mother who wrote here) maybe your daughter will thank you when she grows up, for how wise and mature it made her. I feel I was scared for much of my childhood. Some of it goes with being a Highly Senstive Person (www.hsperson.com - take the test!). So if you are the mom or dad in this song, don't blame yourself. We are who we are, and it's not what happens to us that makes us who we are, it's how we deal with what happens and how we deal with other people. We bear a responsibility for how we behave, but we can only do our best, and then other people also have a responsibility for how they react. Peace, Rachel Painful | Reviewer: Anonymous | 1/7/09 This song says a lot not only about life but people in general. You learn not to trust anyone and to guard your heart. It is a very painful song and it is extra painful if you can identify with it. Especially the words: "My heart can't possibly break When it wasn't even whole to start with". Beautifully written and the words are put together well. Noone | Reviewer: Anonymous | 11/27/08 i love that song cause it makes realise my problems!i am 21 and i'm married with someone who's 30 and with that song realise how much he leaned on me that i dont have time for my own life anymore!"i was so young you should have known..." you just saw your pain | Reviewer: Anonymous | 9/24/08 i really love this song.. i listen to it over again.. i think this is one of the greatest song of kelly!!! my girlfriend broke up with me, she made me feel guilti when i wasn't.....now she's getting married, and i'm alone.... it's hard for me to fall in love again....i really wants to find my pink princess, but i got so hurt... I was so young you should have known better than to lean on me | Reviewer: She Wolff | 9/10/08 Loved this song...while trying out to figure out what the lyrics meant, I could picture my daughter in Kelly's shoes and the "you" described points to me...Through all the problems I've been through in my marriage, my daughter has always been my confidant. She's now fifteen, but she's been through tough times because of family problems. She's a product of teenage marriage. We talk a lot and I always warn her about what wrong actions would cause. Everytime I cry, she appears stronger. She makes me stop crying and look forward...Now, I can't help but worry she might blame me if someday she would do the same thing as I did and and put all the blame on me...oh dear!... :( eve | Reviewer: Anonymous | 9/2/08 probably one of the greatest songs ever. i'm 14 and my dad is an alcoholic and my parents are divorced and now i'm gettin used to life where i have no dad. not seeing my dad was my own choice, and although it's hard i know it's the right thing to do at this point. this song helps me get through hard times, especially when i'm thinking about my father. luv the song | Reviewer: my heart is 99% glue | 8/23/08 this song is well good i love it i'm only 13 and my mum and dad broke up because my dad cheated on my mum and my boyfriend moved then got another girlfriend and he cheated on me when we were together so i can relate alot i cant trust any guys any more what i dont get is mean girls get the guys and they treat them well and they dont deserve guys XXXXXXxxxxxxxxxxxXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Add Your New Review About The Song By Pages:   1    2    3    4    5    6    7    8