The song is believed to be a song in response to Justin's accusations of cheating and the songs he wrote about it, specifically "Cry Me A River".
Guilty
Britney Spears Lyrics
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Why don't you come with me?
Don't act like you don't hear me
Neglected
You're guilty
He noticed no one was with me
I started getting so friendly
I flirted
I'm guilty
I have no reason to lie
I told you a thousand times
I needed him by my side
But you we're nowhere to be found
You pushed you're luck
Now it's all messed up
But you went too far
When you broke my heart
And now my God
No use in you
So what I gotta do
To satisfy all my needs?
And I guess that makes me guilty
Stop wonderin' a thing but
I wanted you so bad it's danger (????)
It's true now you point the finger (????)
Convict me
I'm guilty
You ain't do ----
So good for ----
Not like I did it on purpose
The verdict is nothing
He needs me
Guilty
I have no reason to lie
I told you a thousand times
I needed you by my side
But you we're nowhere to be found
You pushed you're luck
Now it's all messed up
But you went too far
When you broke my heart
And oh my God
No use in you
So what I gotta do
To satisfy all my needs?
And I guess that makes me guilty
You pushed you're luck
Now it's all messed up
But you went too far
When you broke my heart
And oh my God
No use in you
So what I gotta do
To satisfy all my needs?
And I guess that makes me guilty
I don't cry
There ain't nothing wrong
That's why I decided to sing a song about ----
I'm thinkin'
Girls hearts breakin
I was out weepin' in a ---------
And fakin'
You sit there and say I'm filthy
When you're the one who made me guilty
You pushed you're luck
Now it's all messed up
But you went too far
When you broke my heart
And oh my God
No use in you
So what I gotta do
To satisfy all my needs?
You pushed you're luck
Now it's all messed up
But you went too far
When you broke my heart
And oh my God
No use in you
So what I gotta do
To satisfy all my needs?
And I guess that makes me guilty
Guilty
Guilty (x7)
In "Guilty" by Britney Spears, she sings about feeling neglected and wanting to be desired by her partner. She accuses her partner of being too busy and not paying enough attention to her needs, making them guilty of neglecting her. Britney then confesses to flirting with another man who made her feel pretty and wanted, ultimately making her guilty of emotional infidelity. She tries to justify her actions by explaining that she needed someone to be by her side when her partner wasn't there, but they were nowhere to be found. She feels like she has no choice but to fulfill her needs, even if it means being guilty of wrongdoing.
The lyrics convey Britney's frustration with her partner's lack of attention and affection, leading her to seek comfort in the arms of someone else. The chorus repeats the phrase "you pushed you're luck now it's all messed up", indicating that her partner's neglect ultimately led to the deterioration of their relationship. Britney's guilt stems from her emotional affair and her inability to resist her desires, making her feel like she is at fault for the problems in their relationship.
Overall, "Guilty" showcases Britney's ability to convey her emotions through her music and lyrics. She portrays a sense of vulnerability in her admission of guilt and shares relatable experiences of feeling neglected in a relationship. The song is a reflection of the complexities and difficulties of relationships and the often-complicated emotions that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're always too busy
I notice that you are always occupied with something else.
Why don't you come with me?
Have you ever considered being with me instead?
Don't act like you don't hear me
I know you can hear me, so don't pretend otherwise.
Neglected
I feel like you have been ignoring me lately.
You're guilty
You are at fault for not paying enough attention to me.
He noticed no one was with me
Someone looked and saw me alone.
I started getting so friendly
I began being more outgoing and social.
He told me I was too pretty
He complimented my appearance.
I flirted
I was suggestive and playful to make him interested in me.
I'm guilty
I have to admit that I did something wrong.
I have no reason to lie
I am speaking the truth, there is no motive to deceive you.
I told you a thousand times
I have repeated it numerous times.
I needed him by my side
I wanted him to be with me.
But you we're nowhere to be found
You were absent and I couldn't find you anywhere.
You pushed you're luck
You were flirting with danger.
Now it's all messed up
Now everything is complicated and ruined.
When you broke my heart
You hurt me deeply and I am still in pain.
And now my God
I cannot believe it happened and I am blaming myself.
No use in you
There is no benefit in having you around.
So what I gotta do
I am not sure what I need to do now.
To satisfy all my needs?
What can I do to fulfill my desires?
And I guess that makes me guilty
I feel remorseful for the choices I have made.
Stop wonderin' a thing but
Stop contemplating about irrelevant matters.
I wanted you so bad it's danger (????)
I was drawn to you excessively, which might lead to negative consequences.
It's true now you point the finger (????)
It is accurate that you blame me for what happened.
Convict me
Declare me guilty for what I did.
You ain't do ----
You did not do it well or correctly.
So good for ----
It is not suitable for you to handle perfectly.
Not like I did it on purpose
I did not intentionally cause the situation to happen.
The verdict is nothing
Regardless of the outcome, it does not matter anymore.
He needs me
The person I am with presently requires me to be there for them.
I have no reason to lie
I am speaking the truth, there is no motive to deceive you.
But you we're nowhere to be found
You were absent and I couldn't find you anywhere.
I don't cry
I am not upset or grieving.
There ain't nothing wrong
There is nothing incorrect or inappropriate with what I am doing.
That's why I decided to sing a song about ----
That is why I chose to express what I feel through music.
I'm thinkin'
I am considering multiple things at the moment.
Girls hearts breakin
Girls are experiencing pain and sorrow.
I was out weepin' in a ---------
I was crying openly in a specific location.
And fakin'
I was pretending to be okay when I am not.
You sit there and say I'm filthy
You accuse me of being impure and indecent.
When you're the one who made me guilty
You are the reason why I feel responsible for what happened.
Guilty (x7)
I admit that I have done something wrong several times.
Contributed by Addison D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laurie Davies
I'm a massive Prince fan, but I do believe this takes "Kiss" to the next level. It's my first time hearing this song, and it's is an absolute tragedy this song wasn't released. I think has to be one of Britney's best songs if not my new favorite of hers. I love everything about it. It has both self-accountability and self-confidence which is RARE for a break-up song. This is a just a phenomenal bop the whole way around. Tragic. Absolutely tragic this wasn't released.
Bruno Fernandez
Well it doesn’t fit in the zone, but they could have released this in blackout it fits with the other songs
F R
@Bruno Fernandez It fits in the zone very much.
WYA?
This should have been an album this could have been an album called guilty and this could have been the lead single about exposing EVERYONE her family, Justin and everyone who has betrayed her that would be amazing.
Matthew Harjo
@WYA?😂 The concept you came up with, would not have made sence back then. Another option for her back then, what would’ve been a cool thing to do. She could’ve released it as a REMIX to “Every Time.” Just rewrite a couple lines, throw in “Every Time,” here and there. Call it, “Britney Spears: Every Time (The Guilty Remix).”
Estefania Estefa
Excelente temazo de britney spears en album in the zone
JVanJake
Love this song so much!
Bo Johnson
Finding out this is the actual version of the song is such a pleasant surprise after such a long time hating the original leaked remix.
alex ツ
Same, the remix sucked to me too.
Sara Vareiro
I luuuuve this!!! #freebritney