Guilty
Barbra Streisand;Barry Gibb Lyrics


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Shadows falling, baby, we stand alone
Out on the street anybody you meet got a heartache of their own
(It oughta be illegal)
Make it a crime to be lonely or sad
(It oughta be illegal)
You got a reason for livin'
You battle on with the love you're livin' on
You gotta be mine
We take it away
It's gotta be night and day
Just a matter of time
And we got nothing to be guilty of
Our love will climb any mountain near or far, we are
And we never let it end

We are devotion
And we got nothing to be sorry for
Our love is one in a million
Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky
I don't wanna hear your goodbye

Pulse's racing, darling
How grand we are
Little by little we meet in the middle
There's danger in the dark
(It oughta be illegal)
Make it a crime to be out in the cold
(It oughta be illegal)
You got a reason for livin'
You battle on with the love you're buildin' on

You gotta be mine
We take it away
It's gotta be night and day
Just a matter of time
And we got nothing to be guilty of
Our love will climb any mountain near or far, we are

And we never let it end
We are devotion
And we got nothing to be sorry for
Our love is one in a million
Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky

I don't want to hear your goodbye
Don't want to hear your goodbye
I don't want to hear your
And we got nothing, and we got nothing to be guilty of
Our love will climb and mountain near or far, we are
And we never let it end

We are devotion
And we got nothing to be sorry for
Our love is one in a million
Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky




Don't want to hear your
And we got nothing to be guilty of, my love

Overall Meaning

The song "Guilty" by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb is a love ballad that speaks to the resilience of true love. The opening lines indicate that the couple in question is standing alone and that everyone they meet has their own problems. This is a nod to the fact that love isn't always perfect, but it's still worth fighting for. The chorus says that they have nothing to be guilty about because their love is true, and they will conquer any obstacle to be together. The line "our love will climb any mountain near or far, we are" further emphasizes this point.


The song acknowledges that love can be dangerous and that there are dark moments, but they are willing to meet in the middle and keep building their love. The repetition of the phrase "It oughta be illegal" serves as a way of expressing how consuming their love is, to the point where it feels like it should be against the law. The lines "You got a reason for livin'/ You battle on with the love, you're livin' on" speak to the fact that their love is their reason for living, and they will do anything to keep it alive.


Overall, the song "Guilty" is a song about true love that is worth fighting for, even in the darkest moments. It acknowledges that love isn't always easy, but when it is true, it will conquer all.


Line by Line Meaning

Shadows falling, baby, we stand alone
The feeling of loneliness surrounds us as we stand together.


Out on the street anybody you meet got a heartache of their own
Everyone we encounter is battling their own personal struggles.


(It oughta be illegal)
Expressing the belief that loneliness and sadness should not be allowed in society.


Make it a crime to be lonely or sad
Suggesting that society should mandate happiness and companionship for all individuals.


You got a reason for livin'
Urging the listener to discover their purpose for living.


You battle on with the love you're livin' on
Encouraging the listener to persevere with the love they have in their life.


You gotta be mine
Declaring the importance of possessing each other emotionally.


We take it away
Taking control of our love and life journeys together.


It's gotta be night and day
Our love is eternal; it endures the test of time, through good and bad times.


Just a matter of time
Reassuring the listener that time will heal all wounds and that working through problems is pivotal.


And we got nothing to be guilty of
Our love is pure and truthful, and we don't have to feel guilty about it.


Our love will climb any mountain near or far, we are
Asserting that our love can overcome any obstacle and will take us through good and bad times.


And we never let it end
Our love is forever, and we commit to sustaining it.


We are devotion
Our love is deep, and we are devoted to each other.


And we got nothing to be sorry for
We don't regret our commitment to each other or our love.


Our love is one in a million
Our love is unique and special and rare to find.


Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky
Our love takes us to new heights and exceeds our wildest expectations.


I don't wanna hear your goodbye
Expressing our reluctance to hear the other person leave or give up on us.


Pulse's racing, darling
Our hearts beat faster in the presence of each other.


How grand we are
Celebrating how fantastic we are and how amazing our love is.


Little by little we meet in the middle
We slowly come together and work towards finding common ground.


There's danger in the dark
Metaphorically expressing the difficulty in navigating tough times and dark moments in our relationship.


Make it a crime to be out in the cold
Describing how being lonely and sad should be prohibited by society.


You battle on with the love you're buildin' on
Persistence and perseverance are crucial in building and sustaining love.


Don't want to hear your
Continuing to express unwillingness to hear a goodbye, due to how invested we are in our love and commitment.


And we got nothing, and we got nothing to be guilty of
Reiterating that our relationship is authentic, and we don't carry any guilt for being in love.


Our love will climb and mountain near or far, we are
Expressing confidence in our ability to triumph over any adversity together.


And we never let it end
Reaffirming our commitment to nurturing and cherishing our love forever.


We are devotion
Our love is unwavering and pure, and we dedicate ourselves to each other.


My love
Affectionately addressing the listener as 'my love.'




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDREW JAMES TIERNEY, BARRY ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, MICHAEL JOHN TIERNEY, ROBIN HUGH GIBB

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@tropics67

One of the most beautiful duets ever made ever!❤️‍🔥💕💯

@HarelM

I couldn't agree more. Your comment is just precise on other levels

@BDogs10

Gibb genius + sublime Streisand
=a musical masterpiece of the ages.

@sarahtereapii5184

I am 62 years old and reminiscing profusely. TOO MUCH!

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