I Stand Accused
This i s one of his greatest song , he sings about a mans true feelings and… Read Full Bio ↴This i s one of his greatest song , he sings about a mans true feelings and hurt it hold a deep personal place for me. I can remmber the frist time heard it and the thinges I wa going through at that time.

I Stand Accused
Isaac Hayes Lyrics


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I stand accused
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

Overall Meaning

Isaac Hayes's song "I Stand Accused" is a soulful confession of a man who is unapologetically guilty of loving someone too much. He stands accused of a crime that he hopes is not really a crime at all because he cannot help himself. The lyrics depict a love that is forbidden, unattainable, and yet all-consuming. The singer is in love with someone who already belongs to another, and he knows he cannot hold her or express his love openly. He is willing to keep his love a secret, even at the cost of being accused of a crime.


Hayes's smooth and soulful voice works perfectly with the jazz-influenced music in this song, creating a feeling of longing and heartache. The song’s lyrics are nostalgic and poetic, painting a picture of a man who is passionately in love with someone he cannot have. The song builds slowly and climaxes with Hayes's vocals soaring over the blare of the brass instruments, creating a feeling of desperation and pleading. Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the pain of love, and the lengths we are willing to go to attain it.


Line by Line Meaning

I stand accused
I am being charged


Of lovin' you
For loving you


Too much
Too deeply


And I hope
I wish


I hope it's not a crime
That my love for you is not against the law


'Cause if it is, I'm guilty
If it is illegal, I am responsible


Of lovin' you, you, you
For loving you excessively


Oh yeah
Expression of emotions


I, I hope to God
I hope strongly


That I never have to testify
I don't want to have to give evidence in court


'Cause if I do
Because if I have to


Everyone is gonna, they're gonna cry
Everybody will become emotional


They're gonna say
They will express it


(Guilty)
I am responsible


Old Ike is guilty
I am guilty


Of lovin' a sweet girl like you
Of loving someone as sweet as you


I know, I know
I am aware


You belong to another
You are in a relationship with someone else


I, I may not stand a ghost of a chance
It is unlikely that I will be able to pursue a relationship with you


I'll stand on top of Mount Everest
I will do anything


And proudly tell the world that I love ya
I will openly express my love for you


Oh yes I will
I definitely will


Because I, I just can't
Because I am unable to control myself


I can't help it girl
I cannot control my emotions towards you


I'm a victim of circumstance
The situation out of my control


And just one
Just a single


Oh one touch of your hand
A simple touch from you


I don't know how it happened
I am unsure of how it happened


But just look at me
Just see me now


I find myself chillin'
I am nervous


On the witness stand
In a courtroom as a witness


And I'm shouting out
I'm yelling


All over, all over the land
Everywhere


Yes, if I'm guilty then (guilty)
If I am responsible then, yes.


I'm guilty, guilty of loving you
I am responsible for loving you


I'm guilty of loving you, yeah
I am responsible for loving you deeply.


I said I'm guilty
I am responsible


But what can I do
I am helpless


I want to hold ya
I want to have you with me


I want to squeeze ya tight
I want to embrace you tightly


But what my mind said, she
But my thoughts are saying


Belong to another
You are committed to someone else


And that ain't right
It is not morally correct




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William E. Butler, Jerry Butler

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All comments from YouTube:

@BigOne1910

This song bring back so many memories. I was in the military and listened to Isaac Hayes and Bobby Womack a lot. This song was my favorite. I went into the Military right out of high school and I was also in Love with someone who was with another man. I was sent to Europe right out of Basic Training and after returning home after my year tour and married the woman I was in love with and was happily married to her for 49 years until her passing in 2020. I miss her dearly. That is why this song means so much to me

@user-dd7nu5it2z

I am happy that you had 49 years together happily. I was in college 17 when Mr. I Hayes made this song and I am now 70 and can still play it over and over with his incredible voice. Can't help myself from playing it over and over.A golden star loves one album. Rest in peace Mr.Issac Hayes😊U will never B4gotten❤❤😊

@gloriasimpkins823

So sad. You got married to your love .

@Maria-sc3vv

Thank you for your service and very sorry for your true love

@williamdunnell6760

JUST LISTEN TO IT AND IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE PLACE WHERE SHE IS. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@skuter84

🙏🏿

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@ethelpettway3668

I listen to this in the 60 and 70 and cried all the time, but my husband is deceased now and crying is all I do to my all music I’m 72 years old and love it❤😅

@tammyevans5799

Sorry for your lost!!!

@joecampbell3317

I am so sorry to hear that. You will receive your security from Jesus Christ. I experienced this song and I know what it means to hurt, so sorry.

@irenemason6691

Sorry for your loss.❤❤❤

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