Guilty
Barbra Streisand with 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 ought to be illegal
Make it a crime to be lonely or sad
It ought to 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 ought to be illegal
Make it a crime to be out in the cold
It ought to 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 wanna hear your goodbye
Don't wanna hear your goodbye
I don't wanna hear your

And we got nothing, 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
Don't wanna hear your

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

Overall Meaning

In "Guilty," Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb sing about a passionate love that stands strong despite any challenges they encounter. The opening lines set the tone for the whole song, with shadows falling as they stand alone on the street. They acknowledge that everyone else they pass has their own heartache, but they are focused on their own love. The lyrics convey the idea that it should be illegal to be lonely or sad, and that their love is reason enough to battle on and keep fighting for their happiness. They sing about taking the love they share away, as if it's something they need to protect and keep hidden from the world, at least for a little while. They believe that their love is strong enough to climb any mountain, and they promise to never let it end.


Throughout the song, the lovers talk about how they have nothing to be guilty of, and nothing to be sorry for. Their love is sincere, pure, and honest. They acknowledge that there is danger in the dark, but they aren't afraid because their love will light the way forward. They describe their passion as "devotion," and sing about a highway to the sky, representing the limitless possibilities that exist when two people are truly in love.


The song is an uplifting tribute to love and the power it has to overcome any obstacle. The spirited melody and the harmonized voices of Streisand and Gibb create an emotional and unforgettable experience for the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Shadows falling, baby, we stand alone
We are two people who are ready to face the world on our own


Out on the street anybody you meet Got a heartache of their own
Everyone we meet is dealing with their own emotional pain


It ought to be illegal Make it a crime to be lonely or sad It ought to be illegal You got a reason for livin' You battle on with the love you're livin' on
Being lonely or sad should not be socially acceptable. Everyone has a purpose and we find strength in the love we give and receive


You gotta be mine we take it away It's gotta be night and day Just a matter of time
We belong together and it's only a matter of time before we make it happen


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
We have nothing to be ashamed of and our love is strong enough to overcome anything. Our relationship is built on 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
We have no regrets and our love is unique and special. We have a bright future ahead of us and I don't want to hear you say goodbye


Pulse's racing, darling how grand we are Little by little we meet in the middle There's danger in the dark
Our hearts are beating fast as we come together. We are slowly finding common ground but we must be cautious


It ought to be illegal Make it a crime to be out in the cold It ought to be illegal You got a reason for livin' You battle on with the love you're buildin' on
No one should have to suffer alone in the cold. We all have a purpose and use the love we build to get through tough times


Don't wanna hear your goodbye Don't wanna hear your And we got nothing, 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
I can't bear to hear you say goodbye. We have nothing to feel guilty about and we will overcome any obstacle to keep our love strong




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@cuongnguyen1517

Who's still listening in 2024?

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Of cours

@sharlenebarrington5705

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Guilty ✋

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Moi avec plaisir :) Me i enjoy :)

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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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