Kid Rock released several studio albums from 1988 that mostly went unnoticed before his 1998 record 'Devil Without a Cause', released with Atlantic Records, sold 11 million albums behind the hits, "Bawitdaba","Cowboy," and "Only God Knows Why". In 2000, he released The History of Rock which was a compilation of remixed and remastered versions of songs from his previous albums as well as the hit single, "American Bad Ass". In 2001, he released the follow up, Cocky. After a slow start, his country-flavored hit "Picture" with Sheryl Crow resurrected the album and it went gold as a single and pushed the album's sales to more than 5 million. It was followed by 2003's self-titled release, which failed to chart a major hit. In 2006 he released Live Trucker , a live album. In 2007 Kid Rock released Rock N Roll Jesus, which produced a hit in "All Summer Long." It was his first worldwide smash hit, charting #1 in eight countries across Europe and Australia. Rock N Roll Jesus would go on to sell 5 million albums worldwide including being certified triple platinum in the US.
He has sold 22 million albums to date in the United States, which currently ranks him as the 99th best selling music artist of all time in the U.S.
Guilty
Kid Rock Lyrics
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I made a million just from drinking beers
I got a jet just from touching these frets
So if my ego gets out of check
I guess I'm guilty
Uh uh uh
I said I'm guilty
I might do a little yak
Might have run my trap
Now and then get into a scrap
That's alright I got lawyers for that
And them motherfuckers
They even know that I'm guilty
Uh uh uh
I said I'm guilty
I never sweat rarely feel regret
The cameras roll when you least expect
Some of the times ended up online
And motherfucker, if that's a crime,
I guess I'm.......guilty
I know agreement shit ain't bindin'
You catch me on your charts still cliimbin'
Big big NASCAR ring shinin'
I'm sellin' goin' platinum picture with diamonds
I been rhymin' signin' check it out
I been climbin' fly me to all about
Where you at? I been here for years. "Come On"
Every little body let Southfield know
I'm guilty
Come on I'm guilty
Southfield know I'm guilty
Yes I am
The song “Guilty” by Kid Rock is a portrayal of his lifestory as a famous musician who faced numerous legal issues during his journey to success. The lyrics indicate how Kid Rock earned fortune and fame but also got involved in various unlawful activities such as drinking, causing trouble, and using drugs. The music depicts how he is enjoying his success but also agreeing that his actions might have not been right. The line, “I turned my 15 minutes into 10 long years” implies the fact that his fame dragged on longer than expected and also led him to indulge in reckless behavior during his peak years.
Furthermore, the line, “I might do a little yak, Might have run my trap” suggests Kid Rock’s involvement in drug use and stirring up debates with inflammatory comments. The rapper also acknowledges the fact that the rise of social media has made his actions available for public consumption, and sometimes he ends up in hot water with the law. However, Kid Rock shows no remorse and reveals that he has lawyers to handle such situations. His attitude towards his guilt is ambivalent, which is portrayed in the lines, “So if my ego gets out of check, I guess I'm guilty.”
Overall, the song is an admittance of Kid Rock’s past behavior and a testament to his growth as an artist. His wild lifestyle, charisma, and talent contributed to his success and also brought him trouble, but he seems to have come out on top, even with the knowledge that his actions were less than perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
I turned my 15 minutes into 10 long years
I prolonged my celebrity longer than it should have been.
I made a million just from drinking beers
I earned a lot of money through my wild lifestyle and partying.
I got a jet just from touching these frets
I acquired a private jet just by playing guitar and performing music.
So if my ego gets out of check, I guess I'm guilty
If my arrogance becomes too much, I admit fault or wrongdoing.
I might do a little yak, might have run my trap
I might partake in drugs or say things I shouldn't.
Now and then get into a scrap, that's alright I got lawyers for that
Occasionally, I get into fights but I can handle it because I have lawyers.
And them motherfuckers, they even know that I'm guilty
Even my lawyers know I'm sometimes at fault.
I never sweat rarely feel regret, the cameras roll when you least expect
I don't stress or regret much, and I'm constantly being recorded.
Some of the times ended up online, and motherfucker if that's a crime, I guess I'm...guilty
Some of the things I've done were recorded and posted online, and if that's a bad thing, then I'm admitting my guilt.
I know agreement shit ain't bindin', you catch me on your charts still cliimbin'
I don't always follow agreements and contracts, but my music continues to be successful.
Big big NASCAR ring shinin', I'm sellin' goin' platinum picture with diamonds
I have a flashy ring and my albums are selling incredibly well.
I been rhymin' signin' check it out, I been climbin' fly me to all about, where you at? I been here for years.
I've been writing and performing music for a long time now, and my success has taken me all over the world.
Every little body let Southfield know, I'm guilty, come on I'm guilty, Southfield know I'm guilty, yes I am
I'm admitting that I've done some things that can be considered wrong, and I'm not afraid to admit my guilt.
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