I Stand Accused
Hayes Isaac Lyrics
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Of lovin' you
Too much
And I hope
I hope it's not a crime
'Cause if it is, I'm guilty
Of lovin' you, you, you
Oh yeah
I, I hope to God
That I never have to testify
'Cause if I do
Everyone is gonna, they're gonna cry
They're gonna say
(Guilty)
Old Ike is guilty
Of lovin' a sweet girl like you
I know, I know
You belong to another
I, I may not stand a ghost of a chance
I'll stand on top of Mount Everest
And proudly tell the world that I love ya
Oh yes I will
Because I, I just can't
I can't help it girl
I'm a victim of circumstance
And just one
Oh one touch of your hand
I don't know how it happened
But just look at me
I find myself chillin'
On the witness stand
And I'm shouting out
All over, all over the land
Yes, if I'm guilty then (guilty)
I'm guilty, guilty of loving you
I'm guilty of loving you, yeah
I said I'm guilty
But what can I do
I want to hold ya
I want to squeeze ya tight
But what my mind said, she
Belong to another
And that ain't right
In "I Stand Accused," Hayes Isaac is confessing his love to someone despite the fact that she is already in a relationship with someone else. He feels guilty for loving her so much, and worries that he might be punished for it. He hopes that loving someone is not a crime, but if it is, then he is guilty. Isaac is well aware that he may never have a chance with this woman, but he cannot help his feelings, as he is a victim of circumstance. He is willing to shout his love from the mountaintops, and would testify to his love if he had to, even if it caused others to cry. In the end, he is torn between his desire to hold and embrace her, while also knowing that it is not right to covet another man's property.
The song's lyrics tell a straightforward story of a man who is facing the consequences of his unrequited love. Isaac's soulful, bluesy voice carries the weight of his emotions, which convey his desperation and vulnerability. The orchestral arrangement adds to the melancholic mood, evoking feelings of sadness and loss. The song's themes of love and longing resonate with listeners, making "I Stand Accused" one of Stax Records' most enduring hits.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand accused
I am being blamed
Of lovin' you
For loving you
Too much
More than necessary
And I hope
I wish
I hope it's not a crime
I hope it's not illegal
'Cause if it is, I'm guilty
If it is, I accept responsibility
Of lovin' you, you, you
For loving you, you, you
Oh yeah
Oh yes
I, I hope to God
I pray to God
That I never have to testify
That I never have to give a statement in court
'Cause if I do
But if I do
Everyone is gonna, they're gonna cry
People will be upset
They're gonna say
They will express
(Guilty)
(That I am guilty)
Old Ike is guilty
I am guilty
Of lovin' a sweet girl like you
For loving a sweet girl like you
I know, I know
I understand, I understand
You belong to another
You are already in a relationship
I, I may not stand a ghost of a chance
I may not have any chance
I'll stand on top of Mount Everest
I will go to great lengths
And proudly tell the world that I love ya
To make it known that I love you
Oh yes I will
I certainly will
Because I, I just can't
I just cannot
I can't help it girl
I cannot control my feelings
I'm a victim of circumstance
I am affected by my situation
And just one
Even just one
Oh one touch of your hand
One touch from you
I don't know how it happened
I am not sure how it occurred
But just look at me
But just see me now
I find myself chillin'
I find myself in a difficult situation
On the witness stand
Giving a statement in court
And I'm shouting out
And I am loudly admitting
All over, all over the land
Everywhere you go
Yes, if I'm guilty then (guilty)
If I am guilty then (guilty)
I'm guilty, guilty of loving you
I am guilty of loving you
I'm guilty of loving you, yeah
I accept responsibility for loving you
I said I'm guilty
I admit my guilt
But what can I do
But there is nothing I can do
I want to hold ya
I want to embrace you
I want to squeeze ya tight
I want to hold you tightly
But what my mind said, she
But my mind tells me
Belong to another
You are already in a relationship
And that ain't right
And it is not fair
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William E. Butler, Jerry Butler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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