Guilty
D.O ft. Chanyeol & Kris Lyrics


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Six years ago, a very hot summer night, ave a with friends hanging tight
No future, no goals, and no destiny, hanging on the corner
For the world to see
Some friends drunk, some friends high
Laughing talking shit as the people walked by
The air was tense and muggy as fuck, lower east side running amuck

Guilty by association, judged by who I know
Can't keep all my friends out of trouble
When they got no place to go

Me drug free in the midst of it all
Crazy fucking summer hanging out with madball
People got their ass kicked, people got hurt
But I was accepted for all it was worth
Bad reputations are hard to live down
I'm not guilty for who I hang around

Sometimes I felt like an outcast, trying to talk my friends out of trouble
Tried to be a positive role model, but I got caught up in the rumble
We had ideas scribbled on walls, six years later, our destiny calls
Living our lives, some of us in bands
Touring the world, but we know where we stand
'Cause when we play shows together or just hanging out
We're still the same fellas, still all tight, young till we die
And ready to fight for what's right




As I look back now on that summer vacation
I realize, I'll always be guilty by association

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D.O ft. Chanyeol & Kris's song "Guilty" tell the story of a group of friends hanging out on a hot summer night. The singer explains that they had no future or goals, and were just hanging around on the corner for the world to see. As the night went on, some friends got drunk or high, and the air became tense as they continued to cause trouble. Despite the chaos, the singer feels accepted and included in the group.


The chorus of the song focuses on the idea of being judged by association. The singer acknowledges that some of their friends are troublemakers, and they can't always keep them out of trouble. Despite this, they argue that they shouldn't be judged for who they hang around with, as bad reputations are hard to live down. Towards the end of the song, the singer reflects on this crazy summer and how it shaped their lives. They express pride for what they have accomplished since then, but also recognize that they will always be associated with their past and the friends they hung around with.


Overall, the lyrics of "Guilty" explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of associating with certain people. The singer grapples with feelings of both acceptance and exclusion from their group, as well as the societal stigma attached to individuals who hang around troublemakers.


Line by Line Meaning

Six years ago, a very hot summer night, ave a with friends hanging tight
Describing a summer night six years ago, where the author was with their friends, hanging onto each other tightly.


No future, no goals, and no destiny, hanging on the corner
At that time, the author and their friends had no aspirations or destination in life, just loitering on the street corner.


For the world to see
Their lack of purpose and direction was visible to everyone.


Some friends drunk, some friends high
In that group, some of the friends were drunk, while some others were high on drugs.


Laughing talking shit as the people walked by
They were making fun of people who passed by, while laughing and talking nonsensically.


The air was tense and muggy as fuck, lower east side running amuck
The atmosphere was filled with discomfort and confusion, while the lower east side of the city was in chaos.


Guilty by association, judged by who I know
The author feels responsible for the actions of their friends, as they are judged based on the company they keep.


Can't keep all my friends out of trouble
The author cannot prevent their friends from engaging in risky or unlawful behavior.


When they got no place to go
The reason the author's friends get into trouble is that they have nowhere else to go or no purpose in life.


Me drug free in the midst of it all
Despite being in that group, the author did not indulge in drugs or alcohol.


Crazy fucking summer hanging out with madball
The author spent that summer hanging out with a group called 'madball', which was known for being reckless.


People got their ass kicked, people got hurt
There were physical altercations and injuries during that time.


But I was accepted for all it was worth
Despite not engaging in the same behavior, the author was still welcomed into the group.


Bad reputations are hard to live down
Once someone gets a negative reputation, it is challenging to change it or improve it.


I'm not guilty for who I hang around
The author believes that they should not be held responsible for their friends' actions or reputation.


Sometimes I felt like an outcast, trying to talk my friends out of trouble
At times, the author felt like they did not fit in and tried to stop their friends from getting into trouble.


Tried to be a positive role model, but I got caught up in the rumble
Despite trying to set a good example, the author was still influenced by their surroundings and got involved in the chaos.


We had ideas scribbled on walls, six years later, our destiny calls
Back then, they had dreams and aspirations written on walls, and after six years, those dreams have become actualized.


Living our lives, some of us in bands
As of now, the group of friends is living their lives, some of them even pursuing careers in music.


Touring the world, but we know where we stand
Despite being successful, they are still grounded and aware of their roots.


'Cause when we play shows together or just hanging out
Whenever they are together, whether performing or socializing, they feel the same as they did back in that summer six years ago.


We're still the same fellas, still all tight, young till we die
They haven't changed much as people and still maintain a tight-knit relationship and youthful spirit.


And ready to fight for what's right
Despite their wild past, they still have a strong sense of morality and are willing to defend their beliefs.


As I look back now on that summer vacation
The author reflects on that summer from a different perspective.


I realize, I'll always be guilty by association
The author acknowledges that they are still associated with their past, and will always be judged based on that association.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM BLAKE, RUSSELL ALAN PISTACHIO, TOBY RAYMOND MORSE, TODD FRIEND, TODD MORSE

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NIERRA ROOFERS

Fun Fact: this song immediately went on number 1 in Melon music chart right after D.O., Chanyeol ,and Kris performed it on Sukira.

zomy umy

+NIERRA ROOFERS YAS

NIERRA ROOFERS

zomy umy Our babies slayyy XD

Merry Sallysmas

+NIERRA ROOFERS whose song is this?

MusicLover8259

+tsalis mar'atus Dynamic Duo

Some People

and then dynamic duo thanks to EXO coz make their song climb to chart.

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Cat

Kyungsoo saying, "Ooh, eeh, aah!" followed by Chanyeol asking, "You don't wanna say no more, baby?" and Kris replying, "Don't wanna say no more" kills me EVERY SINGLE TIME.

시애닝

It seems so easy when D.O sings but the sound he produces is so sophisticated and has so much I feeling in it. He doesn't seem to need to try very hard to produce this beautiful sound of his. I love him so much ,

Yen

mte <3

sgcl10658

Chansoo unit is a must. Their voices blend so well.

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