Guilty
Marina And The Diamonds - http:/www.2.dlera.com 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)
Spent years singing, "no regret"
Then suddenly it all becomes clear
I've been sorry all these years
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 of "Guilty" by Marina And The Diamonds describe a dream that the singer had about dark and disturbing thoughts. She talks about a broken dog and a broken leg, indicating that something bad had happened. She admits to being guilty and troubled, aware of the wrong that she has done. The lyrics repeatedly express that she will never be forgiven for her actions. The line "I was just a kid" is repeated throughout the song, indicating that she may have committed this act when she was young and naive. The lyrics also suggest that her father may have been involved in the events that led to her feeling guilty.
The song appears to be about remorse and seeking forgiveness for a past mistake that the singer cannot move past, possibly linked to her father. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for childhood trauma or events that may have occurred in Marina's own life. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has spent many years trying to forget what she has done and has possibly been searching for redemption. All of these elements come together to create a dark and emotionally charged song that is open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
I was dreaming something dark
I had a nightmare about something disturbing
Hiding body parts
Concealing or covering up evidence of a crime
A broken dog, a broken leg
A dog and/or leg that has been seriously injured or damaged
I left it cold, I left it dead
I abandoned the dog and/or leg and didn't try to help or save it
Oh I'm a guilty one
I am responsible for the bad things that happened
And know what I have done
I am aware of my actions and their consequences
Yeah, I'm a troubled one
I have personal issues and struggles
And I won't be forgiven
I don't believe I can receive forgiveness from others
Guilty on the run
I am trying to avoid punishment for my actions
I was just a kid
I was young and inexperienced
That you could not forgive
Someone in my life refused to forgive me for my mistakes
Because it's harder
It's difficult to let go of negative feelings and move on
And all I really wanted
My main desire or wish was
Was my father
To have a connection with my dad, who was perhaps absent or distant
Touched his techni-coloured hair
Interacted with and possibly harmed a unique or special dog
I left it bruised and black and lame
I caused physical pain and damage to the dog
I left it running full of shame
The dog was humiliated or embarrassed and tried to escape from me
Spent years singing to forget (to forget)
I tried to distract myself or numb my emotions by singing or engaging in other activities
Then suddenly it all becomes clear
I had an epiphany or realization about my past actions
I've been sorry all these years
I have felt remorseful and regretful about my past behavior for a long time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RICHARD STANNARD, ASH FRANCES HOWES, MARINA DIAMOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cuongnguyen1517
Who's still listening in 2024?
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Of cours
@sharlenebarrington5705
Meeeeeeeeeee lol
@dansweda712
Guilty ✋
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@bernardcheremont9064
Moi avec plaisir :) Me i enjoy :)
@tropics67
One of the most beautiful duets ever made ever!❤️🔥💕💯
@HarelM
I couldn't agree more. Your comment is just precise on other levels
@BDogs10
Gibb genius + sublime Streisand
=a musical masterpiece of the ages.
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I am 62 years old and reminiscing profusely. TOO MUCH!