Guilty
Marina And The Diamonds Lyrics
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Hiding body parts
A broken dog, a broken leg
I left it cold, I left it dead
Oh I'm a guilty one
And know what I have done
Yeah, I'm a troubled one
Guilty on the run
And I know what I have done
Guilty on the run
And I'm never forgiven
I was just a kid
That you could not forgive
Because it's harder
I was just a kid
And all I really wanted
Was my father
I killed a dog so smart and rare
Touched his techni-coloured hair
I left it bruised and black and lame
I left it running full of shame
Oh, I'm a guilty one
And know what I have done
Yeah, I'm a troubled one
And I won't be forgiven
Guilty on the run
And I know what I have done
Guilty on the run
And I'm never forgiven
I was just a kid
That you could not forgive
Because it's harder
I was just a kid
And all I really wanted
Was my father
Spent years singing to forget (to forget)
I spent years singing, "no regret"
Then suddenly it all becomes clear
I've been sorry all these years
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh
I was just a kid
That you could not forgive
Because it's harder
I was just a kid
And all I really wanted
Was my father
Guilty on the run
And I know what I have done
Guilty on the run
And I'm never forgiven
Guilty on the run
And I know what I have done
Guilty on the run
And I'm never forgiven
The lyrics to Marina and The Diamonds' song "Guilty" are both haunting and introspective. The song discusses the guilt and shame that come with past mistakes, particularly mistakes made as a child. The opening verse describes a dark dream in which the singer is hiding the body parts of a broken dog, which she left dead and cold. These vivid and gruesome images set the somber tone for the rest of the song.
The chorus repeatedly speaks of the singer's guilt and shame, stating that she knows what she has done and that she won't be forgiven. The verses reiterate this sentiment, painting a picture of a child who was unforgiven by someone important, likely a father figure. The bridge of the song suggests that the singer has spent years attempting to forget her actions and convince herself that she has no regrets. However, she eventually realizes that she has been sorry all along.
Overall, the lyrics to "Guilty" are a poignant reminder of the lasting impact of our actions and the importance of forgiveness, both from ourselves and from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dreaming something dark
I had a nightmare about something troubling.
Hiding body parts
I was concealing evidence of a crime I committed.
A broken dog, a broken leg
I caused physical harm to a dog, leaving it injured and unable to walk.
I left it cold, I left it dead
I abandoned the dog and caused its death.
Oh I'm a guilty one
I am fully responsible for my actions and feel guilty for what I have done.
And know what I have done
I am fully aware of the pain and suffering I caused.
Yeah, I'm a troubled one
I have deep emotional issues that have led me to make bad decisions.
And I won't be forgiven
I do not expect or deserve forgiveness for what I have done.
Guilty on the run
I am fleeing from the consequences of my actions, unable to face them.
I was just a kid
I was too young to fully understand the ramifications of my actions.
That you could not forgive
My father was unable or unwilling to forgive me for what I had done.
Because it's harder
It was a difficult situation to overcome, and forgiveness was not easily given.
And all I really wanted
My deepest desire was to receive love and acceptance from my father.
Was my father
I longed for his presence and support in my life.
Spent years singing to forget (to forget)
I tried to suppress my guilt and regret by focusing on music and other distractions.
Spent years singing, "no regret"
I tried to convince myself and others that I had no regrets about my past actions.
Then suddenly it all becomes clear
I was struck by a moment of clarity and realized the error of my ways.
I've been sorry all these years
I have carried a deep sense of regret and sorrow for my past actions for a long time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD STANNARD, ASH FRANCES HOWES, MARINA DIAMOND
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