Guilty
M. Hederos & M. Hellberg Lyrics


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I never want to play the games that people play
I never want to hear the things they gotta say
I've found everything I need
I never wanted anymore than I can see
I only want you to believe

If it's wrong to tell the truth
Then what am I supposed to do
When all I want to do is speak my mind (speak my mind)
If it's wrong to do what's right
I'm prepared to testify
If loving you with all my heart's a crime
Then I'm guilty

I want to give you all the things you never had
Don't try to tell me how he treats you isn't bad
I need you back in my life
I never wanted just to be the other guy (be the other guy)
I never wanted to live a lie

If it's wrong to tell the truth
What am I supposed to do
All I want to do is speak my mind (speak my mind)
If it's wrong to do what's right
I'm prepared to testify
If loving you with all my heart's a crime
Then I'm guilty

Girl I followed my heart
Followed the truth
Right from the start it led me to you
Please don't leave me this way
I'm guilty now all I have to say

If it's wrong to tell the truth
Then what am I supposed to do
When all I want to do is speak my mind (speak my mind)
If it's wrong to do what's right
I'm prepared to testify
If loving you with all my hearts a crime
Then I'm guilty

What am I supposed to do
Then I'm guilty
All I want to do is speak my mind
Guilty
Then I'm guilty
I'm prepared to testify
If it's wrong to do what's right then tell me about this feeling inside




If loving you with all my hearts a crime
I'm guilty

Overall Meaning

The song “Guilty” by M. Hederos & M. Hellberg talks about the desire to be with someone that the singer truly loves and cares for even if it means going against the expectations of society or the norms of a relationship. The song is about confessing their feelings and telling the truth even if it seems wrong, as it has become a taboo to tell the truth and express their emotions.


The song talks about how the singer is willing to do anything to be with the person they love, even if it means being judged by society for being guilty of loving someone with all their heart. The singer feels that they have found everything they need and that everything they want is with the one they love. They do not want to hear the opinions of people who play games or who do not believe in their love.


The song is a perfect reminder of how it can be difficult to express our feelings because of the fear of being judged or because of societal expectations. By saying it is “guilty” to love someone deeply, the song highlights how society often imposes expectations and standards on what love should be like. However, the song encourages honesty, bravery, and following one's heart, even if it goes against societal norms.


Line by Line Meaning

I never want to play the games that people play
I don't want to engage in the social conventions that people usually follow.


I never want to hear the things they gotta say
I don't want to listen to their words because they don't understand me.


I've found everything I need
I have found all that I require in the form of your love.


I never wanted anymore than I can see
I desire only what is visible to my heart and not what others see.


I only want you to believe
I want you to trust that my feelings for you are genuine.


If it's wrong to tell the truth
If honesty is considered negative in the situation.


Then what am I supposed to do
What should I do if speaking the truth is considered wrong?


When all I want to do is speak my mind (speak my mind)
All I desire is to openly share my thoughts and feelings about you.


If it's wrong to do what's right
If taking the fair and moral path is considered negative in circumstances.


I'm prepared to testify
I am ready to defend my actions.


If loving you with all my heart's a crime
If being entirely devoted to you is offensive in some manner.


Then I'm guilty
If that's the case, I accept accountability for my feelings and actions accordingly.


I want to give you all the things you never had
I aspire to provide everything to you that you have never experienced before.


Don't try to tell me how he treats you isn't bad
I don't want to listen to any person about how well or poorly you get treated by someone else.


I need you back in my life
I desire to have you in my life again.


I never wanted just to be the other guy (be the other guy)
I never wanted to be a mere secondary option in your life.


I never wanted to live a lie
I never wished to lead an inauthentic life by hiding my real feelings from you.


Girl I followed my heart
I followed the feelings in my heart rather than listening to other's opinions.


Followed the truth
I pursued the core honesty of my inner feelings.


Right from the start it led me to you
I've known from the beginning that all my feelings lead me to you.


Please don't leave me this way
Please don't go away from me in this state of dilemma.


Then what am I supposed to do
What can I do if being true to my feelings is considered wrong?


I'm guilty now all I have to say
I would own the responsibility for my feelings in front of everyone.


All I want to do is speak my mind
The only thing I wish to do is to express my genuine thoughts about you.


If it's wrong to do what's right then tell me about this feeling inside
If what I'm doing is wrong, then enlighten me regarding this longing I'm experiencing.


If loving you with all my hearts a crime
If expressing my devoted love for you is considered an offense.


I'm guilty
I take the blame for loving you entirely and with utmost sincerity.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUNCAN MATTHEW JAMES INGLIS, TIMOTHY DANIEL WOODCOCK, GARY BARLOW, ELIOT JOHN KENNEDY

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