Guilty
G. Khan/R.A. Whiting - H. Akst Lyrics
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Are you waiting to be found?
Do you think that you'd be happier
With no one else around?
Are you hiding?
Will the trial never come?
Baby, I've got news-
Behind iron lock and key?
Have you buried all the evidence of
What you used to be?
Has the question
Become darker than the answer?
Baby, I've got news-
The lyrics to "Guilty" speak to the idea of hiding one's true self and actions. The song asks pointed questions, such as, "Are you guilty?" and "Are you waiting to be found?" These lines suggest a feeling of unease and paranoia about being caught doing something wrong. The lyrics also suggest that the person in question may feel isolated or alone, as they consider whether they would be happier if there were no one else around. The song shifts to questions about whether the truth is hidden, and if the evidence has been buried. The final line, "Baby, I've got news" implies that the singer may know something or have discovered something that will bring the truth to light.
Overall, the song speaks to the fear of being discovered for something that one has done wrong. The lyrics suggest that the person in question may feel trapped by their secrets, and may be searching for a way to be free of them. While the lyrics do not offer a clear resolution to the situation, they do emphasize the importance of facing the truth, even if it is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you guilty?
Are you responsible for your actions?
Are you waiting to be found?
Do you expect to be caught?
Do you think that you'd be happier
With no one else around?
Do you believe that being alone would bring you more joy?
Are you hiding?
Are you concealing something?
Will the trial never come?
Are you avoiding consequences?
Baby, I've got news-
I have information to share.
Is the truth trapped
Behind iron lock and key?
Is the reality kept hidden and locked away?
Have you buried all the evidence of
What you used to be?
Have you concealed all proof of your past actions or identity?
Has the question
Become darker than the answer?
Is the question more unsettling than its answer?
Baby, I've got news-
I have information to share.
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Written by: Alexander Giannascoli
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