Guilty
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Famous Orchestra Lyrics
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And think that we should part
It seems as though I have loved you so long
You'll always be in my heart
Is it a sin
Is it a crime
Loving you dear like I do
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've taken the blame?
You say we'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
In the song Guilty, Ella Fitzgerald sings about a love that is deemed unacceptable by society, with the chorus centered around the idea that loving someone can be considered a crime. The song is about a lover who is facing the end of a relationship, but cannot help but feel strongly connected and devoted to the other person. The first verse describes how the lover has decided that they should end their love, but the singer has been in love for so long that their heart will always belong to the other person.
Throughout the song, the singer questions whether their love is truly wrong or criminal, despite feeling like it is the right thing to do. If loving someone unconditionally is a crime, then the singer declares themselves guilty of this feeling of devotion. The lyrics also explore the lengths the singer is willing to go to remain connected to their beloved, even if it means continuing to love them despite opposition.
The song has a relatable theme of forbidden love that is still relevant today. The lyrics are emotional and show the struggle people face when their love is not accepted by society. The song is a classic that continues to touch hearts and evoke emotion in listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Even though you have concluded that our love is unacceptable
And think that we should part
And believe that we should break up
It seems as though I have loved you so long
It appears that I have loved you for a very long time
You'll always be in my heart
You will always hold a special place in my heart
Is it a sin
Is loving you a sin?
Is it a crime
Is loving you a crime?
Loving you dear like I do
Loving you as deeply as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving you is a crime, then I am guilty of it
Guilty of loving you
I am guilty of loving you
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Perhaps I am mistaken for dreaming about you
Dreaming the lonely night through
Spending the entire lonely night dreaming about you
Guilty of dreaming of you
I am guilty of dreaming about you
What can I do
What can I possibly do?
What can I say
What is there for me to say?
After I've taken the blame?
After I have accepted the responsibility?
You say we're through
You say that we are done
You'll go your way
You will go in your direction
But I'll always feel just the same
But my feelings towards you will remain unchanged
Maybe I'm right
Possibly, I am correct
Maybe I'm wrong
Maybe, I am mistaken
Loving you dear like I do
Loving you as deeply as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving you is a crime, then I am guilty of it
Guilty of loving you
I am guilty of loving you
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Written by: Harry Akst, Gus Kahn, Richard A. Whiting
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