Guilty
Beth Hart Lyrics


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Yes, baby, I've been drinkin'
i know i shouldn't come by no more
But I found myself in trouble
And I had no place else to go

Got some whisky from a bottle
Got some cocaine from a friend
And I had to had to keep on pushin' darlin'
Til I was back in your arms again

And I am guilty, baby, I am guilty
And I'll be guilty for the rest of my life
How come I never do what I am supposed to do?
And when I try to do it, it never turns out right?

You know how it is, with me mother fucker
You know, I just can't stand myself




It takes a whole lot of medicine, darling
For me to pretend that I am somebody else

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beth Hart's song "Guilty" are a raw and honest portrayal of a person admitting their mistakes and their struggles with addiction. The opening line sets the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that they have been drinking and perhaps shouldn't be there. But they admit that they found themselves in trouble and had nowhere else to turn. They then reveal that they have turned to both whiskey and cocaine to cope, and that their only goal was to get back to the person they love.


The chorus is a confessional statement from the singer, admitting that they are guilty and will be for the rest of their life. They wonder why they can never seem to do the right thing, even when they try. The final verse reveals the extent of their addiction, with the singer acknowledging that they struggle with self-loathing and often need to use substances to escape their own thoughts and feelings.


Overall, "Guilty" is a powerful song about addiction and the toll it can take on relationships and personal responsibility. The lyrics are raw and honest, showing the dark side of addiction and the difficulty of overcoming it.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, baby, I've been drinkin'
Admitting to drinking alcohol


i know i shouldn't come by no more
Acknowledging that visiting is not appropriate


But I found myself in trouble
Encountered a difficult situation


And I had no place else to go
Had no alternative location to go


Got some whisky from a bottle
Obtained liquor from a container


Got some cocaine from a friend
Received cocaine from an acquaintance


And I had to had to keep on pushin' darlin'
Felt compelled to persist relentlessly


Til I was back in your arms again
Until physically reunited with the person


And I am guilty, baby, I am guilty
Admitting wrongdoing


And I'll be guilty for the rest of my life
Feels remorse indefinitely


How come I never do what I am supposed to do?
Ponders why she doesn't do what's expected


And when I try to do it, it never turns out right?
Even with effort, things don't go well


You know how it is, with me mother fucker
Addressing someone intimately aware of her tendencies


You know, I just can't stand myself
Expressing dissatisfaction with herself


It takes a whole lot of medicine, darling
Metaphor for coping mechanisms


For me to pretend that I am somebody else
Necessary to feign a different persona




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Krzysztof Jaworski

Wokal Beth, nowej białej Janis Joplin wbija w podłogę, fantastyczny blues, w którym emocje rosną z każdą nutą. Serce aż drży z emocji, gdy Beth śpiewa coraz głośniej. 😊 🎸 🎼 🎤 ❤️

Kevin Daniels

what a cover, great job

audiophile man

I've never heard Beth sing a bad song. They're all just different levels of good.

samtw1979

no vocal coach can teach you what beth has. it's passion, emotion, expression... and it all comes from deep within her soul. she is fucking magic.

L. W.H.

This is my favorite artist, Hands down. Hail to the real Queen.

Missi. Nichols

Amen!!

Carina Tamer

Queen!!!

Geek One

Discovered Beth through JB, then started searching for her music. Live at the Paradiso was simply stunning. Soon I bought all of her albums, listened through them many, many times...and found I really liked her first four albums the best, but the more I listened, I found my list of favorites expanding.

Searched for a concert and found she was coming to Dallas a couple months later at the HOB. Picked up a fourth row seat, maybe 12-15 feet from the stage. She did not sing many of her songs from those first four albums, but listening to her live was simply amazing. She is one of those rare artists who sound almost identical live as recorded; actually I prefer her live stuff. If you have a chance to see her, do it. You won’t regret it. Crazy, crazy talented. One of my favorites right up there with Lizzy Hale as far as just a jaw dropping, emotion filled, perfect voice! Though Hale is more heavy metal, her voice on her covers and hit singles is simply amazing.

Anyway, I would go see Beth anytime she was reasonably close...I’m really shocked she is not a household name as she is one of the very, very best. Go Beth!!!

Alan Schuster

Raw passion. She is an artist. I believe a musician is like a copying machine. They can play cords and music. An artist opens themselves up an feel it and cause you to feel it too.

Wendell Burkhart

Are they anything that Beth can't play 🤣 This lady blew me away the first time I ever watched a video of her and she now is my all time favorite female vocalist ever ! Nobody I know can match her talent no way no where .

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