Guilty
Billie Holiday가 Lyrics
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Is it a crime
Loving you dear like I do?
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Dreaming the lonely night through
Guilty of dreaming of you
What can I do
What can I say
After I've taken the blame?
You say you're through
You'll go your way
But I'll always feel just the same
Maybe I'm right
Maybe I'm wrong
Loving you dear like I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
What can I do
What can I say
After I've taken the blame?
You say you're through
You'll go your way
But I'll always feel just the same
Maybe I'm right
Maybe I'm wrong
Loving you dear like I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
The lyrics to Billie Holiday's song "Guilty" express the dilemma of a person who is in love with someone, but society disapproves of their love. The singer recognizes that loving the person is considered a sin or a crime, yet they cannot help the feeling of love. The repeated refrain of "Guilty of loving you" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's acknowledgement of their wrongdoing in the eyes of society.
The second stanza adds to the conflict by expressing that even dreaming of the person is seen as a crime by society. The singer is torn between their love for the person and the societal expectation to follow the rules. The last stanza shifts to the aftermath of the situation where the person they love has decided to leave. The singer acknowledges that they are at fault for the love they have and that despite the other person's decision to end the relationship, they will always feel the same way.
Overall, "Guilty" is a powerful portrayal of the immense pressure society can place on individuals to conform to its values and norms, even when it comes to something as deeply personal as love. It highlights the pain and heartache that can come from following one's heart when it goes against society's expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it a sin
Questioning whether loving someone so deeply is a sin
Is it a crime
Questioning whether loving someone so deeply is a crime
Loving you dear like I do?
Expressing sincere love towards someone
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Admitting to loving someone deeply, even if it's seen as a crime by others
Guilty of loving you
Taking responsibility and accepting the consequences for loving someone deeply
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Questioning whether it's wrong to dream and think of someone constantly
Dreaming the lonely night through
Spending many lonely nights imagining and dreaming about someone
Guilty of dreaming of you
Accepting fault for constantly dreaming of and thinking about someone
What can I do
Feeling helpless and unsure of what to do
What can I say
Feeling speechless and unsure of what to say
After I've taken the blame?
Wondering what can be said or done after apologizing and accepting responsibility
You say you're through
Being told that the relationship is over
You'll go your way
Being informed that the other person is moving on
But I'll always feel just the same
Knowing that even though the other person has moved on, feelings will remain
Maybe I'm right
Feeling confident and positive about loving someone deeply
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Accepting the consequences of loving someone so deeply, even if it's seen as taboo or wrong by others
Guilty of loving you
Accepting the responsibility for the choices and actions made out of love for someone else
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, HARRY AKST, RICHARD A. WHITING
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Mariam Toloraia
Is it a sin
Is it a crime
Loving you dear like I do?
If it's a crime than I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Dreaming the lonely night through
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of dreaming of you
What can I do
What can I say
After I take on the blame
You say you're through
You'll go your way but I'll always feel just the same
Maybe I'm right
Maybe I'm wrong
Loving you dear like I do
If thats a crime than I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
Mariam Toloraia
Is it a sin
Is it a crime
Loving you dear like I do?
If it's a crime than I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Dreaming the lonely night through
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of dreaming of you
What can I do
What can I say
After I take on the blame
You say you're through
You'll go your way but I'll always feel just the same
Maybe I'm right
Maybe I'm wrong
Loving you dear like I do
If thats a crime than I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
Ruben Pages
A Big Thanks.
Khaled Guerrero
WOW!
My God! #TheLadyDay #BillieHoliday She is absolutely beautiful and amazing!
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Walter Gray
Beautiful !!!#
Thank you for sharing.
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Wonderful
Dan Jameson
george shearing does a lovely solo piano version - "The Shearing Piano" CD
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The Mime Order anybody?
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I have it open on my desk right now. lol