because, of course (Meaning)

I’m not a mathematician
But the world’s done a number on you
We’re all rose-colored visioned
But you only see the blue
You keep looking for a reason
But I don’t need a reason to

Maren begins by acknowledging the weight the other person carries. She doesn’t need calculations or logic to see that life has been tough on them. While most people try to see the world through an optimistic lens, this person struggles with a darker perspective, unable to shake their sadness. She notices their need for explanations, but for her, love doesn’t require one—it simply exists.

Cross my heart, I’m on your side
It’s no decision, it’s decided

There’s no hesitation in her devotion. She doesn’t have to think twice about being there for them—it’s an unshakable truth. The phrase “Cross my heart” carries a deep sincerity, as if she’s making an unbreakable vow to stand by them.

You need a place to land, I’ll be the floor
You need an easy out, I’ll be the door
You need a song to sing, I’ll be the chords
The wind beneath your wings, I’ll be the source
People let down, people let go
Baby, by now, you should know
You don’t gotta earn it anymore
I’m always gonna love you because, of course

This is pure, unwavering love. She’s not just offering support in one way—she’s ready to be whatever they need. If they’re falling, she’ll catch them. If they need an escape, she’ll open the way. She’s the melody to their song, the quiet force lifting them up when they need it most. The contrast between “people let down, people let go” and her own promise suggests they’ve been abandoned before, but she’s different. Love isn’t a transaction here—they don’t have to prove anything to deserve it. It’s given freely, without conditions.

I swear the veil is liftin’
It’s okay to open your eyes
The universe is shiftin’
I’ll give you all the space and the time
There’s only one condition
My love is unconditional, I

She reassures them that things are changing. Maybe they’ve been stuck in their pain for so long that they haven’t noticed, but she sees the shift. She’s patient, not pushing them to move faster than they’re ready for. And in a clever contradiction, she states the only condition of her love is that there are no conditions at all. It’s a gentle reminder that they don’t have to be afraid of losing her.

Cross my heart, it’s alright
It’s no decision, it’s decided

Again, she reinforces her certainty. Loving them isn’t something she had to weigh or debate—it’s as natural as breathing.

I’ll be the ship, I’ll be the shore
I’ll keep you safe because, of course
It’s gonna rain, it’s gonna pour
I’ll find a way

She recognizes that storms will come, that hardships are inevitable. But rather than letting that be a reason for fear, she promises to be both the journey and the destination, the one who navigates the rough waters and provides a place to rest. No matter what, she’ll figure out a way to be there.

You don’t gotta earn it anymore
I’m always gonna love you because, of course

The closing sentiment brings everything full circle. Love isn’t a prize they have to work for, and there’s no grand explanation needed. She loves them simply because she does—because, of course.