Guilty
Embient Lyrics


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How long will this be dragged out

Swallow your pride and bite down

Go through the trouble just to rearrange it

You may see this as a joke
But I'm comin' close

To what I'm lookin' for

My guilt will

(Live inside of me)

This face has

(Come to change me)

Your words have

(Rearranged me)

This life has

(Found me guilty)

Here comes a change yes I know

And only time will tell though

If all these wounds will heal within me

This is the reason I try

To clean out my insides

To what I'm lookin' for

My guilt will

(Live inside of me)

This face has

(Come to change me)

Your words have

(Rearranged me)

This life has

(Found me guilty)

And when will I walk away

(x2)

And I've been livin' this for so long

(x2)

(This life has now found me guilty)

My guilt will

(Live inside of me)

This face has

(Come to change me)

Your words have

(Rearranged me)

This life has

(Found me guilty)





(x2)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Guilty by Embient are about the struggles and guilt that a person may go through in life. The first verse talks about how the situation has been dragged out and the need to swallow one's pride to make things right. The singer also acknowledges that while others may see the situation as a joke, they are actually very close to reaching a breakthrough. The chorus highlights the guilt that has become a part of the singer's identity and how their life has been rearranged by the words and actions of others. The second verse talks about the hope for change and the need to clean out one's insides to find what they are looking for. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus and express the desire to walk away from the guilt and pain.


The song's overall message is about the human experience of guilt and the struggle to overcome it. It talks about the challenges that come with trying to change oneself and move on from past mistakes or pain. Through the lyrics, the singer acknowledges the hurt they've experienced and the ways in which it's changed them, but they also express hope for growth and transformation.


Line by Line Meaning

How long will this be dragged out
Wondering how much longer this situation will continue


Swallow your pride and bite down
Suppress your ego and endure the pain


Go through the trouble just to rearrange it
Endure the difficulties of changing things for the better


You may see this as a joke
Others may not take your struggle seriously


But I'm comin' close
Despite the obstacles, progress is being made


To what I'm lookin' for
Striving to achieve a desired outcome


My guilt will
The burden of wrongdoing


(Live inside of me)
Continuously weigh on my conscience


This face has
My appearance has changed


(Come to change me)
Reflecting the inner struggles that have altered me


Your words have
Others have influenced my thinking


(Rearranged me)
Challenging my previous beliefs and values


This life has
The experiences of my existence


(Found me guilty)
Have convicted me for my actions and thoughts


Here comes a change yes I know
A transformation is imminent


And only time will tell though
The outcome of change is uncertain


If all these wounds will heal within me
Whether or not I will recover from past injuries


This is the reason I try
The motivation to improve my situation


To clean out my insides
To cleanse my mind and soul


(And when will I walk away)
Will there be an end to this struggle?


(x2)
Repeated


And I've been livin' this for so long
The prolonged suffering


(This life has now found me guilty)
The acceptance of responsibility for one's actions




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sparkteen

Dear Lovely Person (that I may possibly will never met),

You're doing great! I'm so proud of you.

If you guilt, yes it's hard and it's normal but nothing will happen if you still dwell on it. It's time to move on. You can do it.

If you have fear, I'm here. We're all here for you <3

If you have anxiety, I have that too (well social anxiety disorder). I know how it feels and we're in this together. Relax and focus on yourself. Have fun.

If you have struggles or conflicts, it's okay. It's normal to have problems in your life and it will pass away. Don't worry. Have patience

I love you....



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Dream Surfer

To anybody who's reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life.

Vishwajith

Thank you 🙏

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Thank you, your prayers and wishes mean a lot.

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Thankyou

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It's a year after you posted this comment, but thank you, all the best...

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I Can Never Be Forgiven, I Have No Forgiveness To Give, I Have Done Many Things That I Can't Ever Forgive, And With Some It Was Time That Helped The Forgiveness Ease Closer, Yet I Can't Forgive Myself, And I Won't Forgive Anything That Has Caused Suffering To Those I Love, Nor To Myself For What Suffering I Have Caused, We Are Dah Onii'; DAH ONII' WRY YAKUOH -Zach

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