Guilty
Gravity Kills Lyrics


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Behind closed doors your words ring hollow
What you said they'd be
What behavior? Who are you, but I like it
Now I'm done with nothing new, sometimes green sometimes blue
And I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty
And you're guilty too
Hey hey hey I'm guilty and you're guilty too
Hey hey hey hey
I'll tell you something, something new
You're hearing nothing, nothing true
You're killing me, I'm killing you
And I'm guilty too
One two three, I found you out so easily
One two three, I found in you what I found in me
The time is wrong, the time is right, be careful who you kill tonight
And I'm melting, and I'm melting, and I'm melting, and I'm melting
And I'm melting in you
Hey hey hey I'm guilty and you're guilty too
Hey hey hey hey
One and one and one makes three
One and one why don't you see
I'm killing you, you're killing me
Can't you set me free
Inside out, I can't describe it, what you do to me
Inside out, I cannot hide it looking right through me
Now I've reached the living end, pointing fingers to defend
And I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty
And you're guilty too
I'll tell you something, something new
You're hearing nothing, nothing true




You're killing me, I'm killing you
And I'm guilty too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gravity Kills's song Guilty revolve around the toxic and destructive nature of a relationship. The opening lines, "Behind closed doors your words ring hollow, what you said they'd be", indicate that the person being addressed is not genuine in their words or actions. However, despite this realization, the singer is still drawn to this person and cannot let go of the relationship, singing "who are you, but I like it". The repeated phrase "and I'm guilty, and you're guilty too" suggests a shared responsibility for the state of the relationship and the harm that is being caused.


The chorus "Hey hey hey I'm guilty and you're guilty too" is a powerful statement that highlights the idea of both individuals being complicit in the destruction of the relationship. The lines "One two three, I found you out so easily, One two three, I found in you what I found in me" indicate a sense of self-realization and acceptance of the flaws and faults within the relationship. The final stanza, "Now I've reached the living end, pointing fingers to defend, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and you're guilty too" further emphasizes the shared responsibility for the state of the relationship.


Overall, the song portrays a relationship that is characterized by its toxicity and the shared responsibility of the individuals involved. It serves as a reminder of the destructive nature of such relationships and the importance of recognition and self-realization.


Line by Line Meaning

Behind closed doors your words ring hollow
Your words are insincere and false, especially when said in private.


What you said they'd be
Your promises are empty and meaningless.


What behavior? Who are you, but I like it
You are being unpredictable and I am drawn to it, but I do not really know who you are.


Now I'm done with nothing new, sometimes green sometimes blue
I am tired of this cycle of behavior that keeps repeating itself, sometimes hopeful and sometimes sad.


And I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty
I acknowledge that I am at fault and bear responsibility for my actions.


And you're guilty too
You are also to blame for the situation we are in.


Hey hey hey I'm guilty and you're guilty too
We are both accountable for our mistakes and the things we have done wrong.


I'll tell you something, something new
I want to offer a new perspective or insight to the situation.


You're hearing nothing, nothing true
You are not truly listening to what I am saying and are not able to understand the reality of the situation.


You're killing me, I'm killing you
Our actions and behavior are causing harm to both of us and the relationship we share.


And I'm guilty too
I admit that I am also contributing to the problems we are facing.


One two three, I found you out so easily
I quickly realized the truth about you and your actions.


One two three, I found in you what I found in me
I see my own flaws and mistakes reflected in you.


The time is wrong, the time is right, be careful who you kill tonight
We need to be aware of the consequences of our actions and the impact they have on each other.


And I'm melting, and I'm melting, and I'm melting, and I'm melting
I am overwhelmed and losing control of my emotions.


And I'm melting in you
My emotions are becoming intertwined with yours and I am losing my sense of self.


One and one and one makes three
Our relationship involves three equal contributors, each with their own contributions and responsibilities.


One and one why don't you see
You are not recognizing my importance in this relationship, and the role that I play.


Can't you set me free
I want to be released from the destructive nature of this relationship.


Inside out, I can't describe it, what you do to me
Your actions are causing me to feel disoriented and confused.


Inside out, I cannot hide it looking right through me
You see through my facade and are aware of my true emotions and intentions.


Now I've reached the living end, pointing fingers to defend
I have reached the end of my tolerance for this situation, and am now placing blame on you to justify my own actions.


And you're guilty too
You share in the blame for the current state of our relationship.


I'll tell you something, something new
Once again, I want to offer a new perspective or insight into the situation.


You're hearing nothing, nothing true
Once again, you are not truly listening or understanding the reality of the situation.


You're killing me, I'm killing you
Our actions and behavior continue to cause harm and damage to our relationship.


And I'm guilty too
I continue to be responsible for my own actions and my contribution to the current problems.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jeff Scheel, Matt Dudenhoffer, Douglas Firley, Kurt Kerns

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Kalvin Ortega

Behind closed doors
Your words ring hollow
What you said they'd be
What behavior?
Who are you, but I like it
Now I'm done with nothing new, sometimes green sometimes blue
And I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty
And you're guilty too
Hey Hey Hey I'm guilty and you're guilty too
Hey Hey Hey Hey
I'll tell you something, something new
You're hearing nothing, nothing true
You're killing me, I'm killing you
And I'm guilty too
One two three, I found you out so easily
One two three, I found in you what I found in me
The time is wrong, the time is right, be careful who you kill tonight
And I'm melting, and I'm melting, and I'm melting, and I'm melting
And I'm melting in you
Hey Hey Hey I'm guilty and you're guilty too
Hey Hey Hey Hey
One and one and one makes three
One and one why don't you see
I'm killing you, you're killing me
Can't you set me free
Inside out, I can't describe it, what you do to me
Inside out, I cannot hide it looking right through me
Now I've reached the living end, pointing fingers to defend
And I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty, and I'm guilty
And you're guilty too
I'll tell you something, something new
You're hearing nothing, nothing true
You're killing me, I'm killing you
And I'm guilty too



All comments from YouTube:

Shannon Albers

This was playing during my very first driving lesson and the instructor had it blasting!

VibnWavez

Hah, that'd be me if I was a driving instructor!

Chris White

🤘👍

The Ostgard

Holy shit
This was on 93X when I did my driving test in. 1997 lol

The Ostgard

Minnesota 93x the alternative music channel of the mid 90s

Mike Head

@The Ostgard How old is Heather Nalley today if she was born in 1999?

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Exodus N

I found this album at a goodwill for 1 dollar, absolute steal. Everything on it kicks ass!

Horsehead

there's an old 90's game called 'test drive off road' and the whole soundtrack is gravity kills

redearthae

@Horsehead that game was awesome

Thomas Boyce

Lucky bastard

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