Guilty
Etting Ruth 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 Ruth Etting's song "Guilty," the singer expresses their intense love for someone despite the fact that it is deemed wrong by society. The singer acknowledges that the other person has decided they should part ways, but their love for them is so strong that they will always carry them in their heart. The lyrics pose the question of whether or not loving someone can be considered a sin or a crime, and the singer admits that if that is the case, then they are guilty of loving the other person.
The song touches on the idea that society's expectations and norms can conflict with one's personal desires and feelings. The singer seems to be struggling with the decision to let go or hold on to their love for this person. They are aware that they might be judged or punished for their love, and yet they cannot help the way they feel.
Overall, "Guilty" is a poignant and emotional exploration of love and taboo. It speaks to the idea that love cannot always be neatly categorized or defined, and that one's heart can sometimes lead them down paths that are considered wrong or unacceptable by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Even though you believe that our love is improper
And think that we should part
And you believe that we should separate
It seems as though I have loved you so long
It appears that I have held affection for you for so very long
You'll always be in my heart.
You will always remain in my heart.
Is it a sin
Is it considered a wrongdoing
Is it a crime
Is it against the law
Loving you dear like I do
To love you, my dear, as intensely as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If this is viewed as a violation, then I am guilty
Guilty of loving you.
Guilty of adoring you.
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Perhaps it is mistaken to fancy you
Dreaming the lonely night through
Spending sleepless nights imagining you
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If this is viewed as a violation, then I am guilty
Guilty of dreaming of you
Faulty of longing for you in my dreams
What can I do
What action can I take
What can I say
What words can I express
After I've taken the blame?
Now that I've accepted the responsibility
You say we're through
You indicate that we are finished
You'll go your way
You will proceed in your direction
But I'll always feel just the same.
But my feelings for you will always persist.
Maybe I'm right
Perhaps it is correct
Maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps it is mistaken
Loving you dear like I do
To love you, my dear, as intensely as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If this is viewed as a violation, then I am guilty
Guilty of loving you.
Faulty of adoring you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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tommy nevils
So many beautiful songs recorded in 1931 and this is one of them. Love this! Ruth Etting sings this beautifully. If you look up 1931 songs, they wrote some of the best in that year.
Kenny Space
Searched this for a while now🫡