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Because Lyrics by William Basinski

HYMNS OF OBLIVION

2020

I heard your voice
Turned around quickly
But you weren't there
And then it hit me
Because you're dead
Why are you dead?
Where are you?
You're there and I'm not
How can it be
You're cold and I'm hot
How can it be
I'm here and you're not?

About “Because” by William Basinski

Read the complete lyrics to "Because" by William Basinski from the album "HYMNS OF OBLIVION" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Because" is performed by William Basinski. from the album "HYMNS OF OBLIVION" in 2020 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Because", explore more songs by William Basinski using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Because" is credited to William Basinski. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Because" appears on "HYMNS OF OBLIVION" in 2020.

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