Guilty
Mel Torme & The Mel-Tones Lyrics
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And think that we should part
It seems as though I have loved you so long
You'll always be in my heart
Is it a sin
Is it a crime
Loving you dear like I do
Guilty of loving you
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Dreaming the lonely night through
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of dreaming of you
What can I do
What can I say
After I've taken the blame?
You say we're through
You'll go your way
But I'll always feel just the same
Maybe I'm right
Maybe I'm wrong
Loving you dear like I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
Guilty of loving you
The lyrics of Mel Tormé's song Guilty depict a person who is deeply in love with their partner, but their partner believes that their love is wrong and wants to end their relationship. Despite their partner's decision, the person declares that they have loved them for so long that they will always be in their heart. They question whether their love is a sin or a crime and profess their guilt for loving their partner if it is. The person is even guilty of dreaming lonely nights through and cannot help but feel the same even after taking the blame for their relationship failure.
The lyrics reflect the intense emotions of a person who cannot help but love their partner, despite the external pressures and beliefs that dictate otherwise. The song speaks to the idea that love can be seen as a crime, especially if society or particular individuals believe it to be wrong. It communicates the struggle of reconciling one's feelings with societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Even though you believe our love is unacceptable
And think that we should part
And feel that we should break up
It seems as though I have loved you so long
I have loved you for so long, it feels like forever
You'll always be in my heart
You will forever hold a special place in my heart
Is it a sin
Is it an act of immorality
Is it a crime
Is it an offense punishable by law
Loving you dear like I do
Loving you as much as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving you is against the law, then I acknowledge my guilt
Guilty of loving you
I accept that I am guilty of loving you
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Perhaps it's foolish of me to dream of being with you
Dreaming the lonely night through
Spending the entire night in solitude, dreaming of being with you
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If dreaming of being with you is against the law, then I accept my guilt
Guilty of dreaming of you
I acknowledge that I am guilty of dreaming of being with you
What can I do
What actions can I take
What can I say
What words can I speak
After I've taken the blame?
After I have accepted the responsibility for our love
You say we're through
You claim that our relationship is over
You'll go your way
You will proceed with your own life
But I'll always feel just the same
But I will always hold onto my love for you
Maybe I'm right
Perhaps I'm justified
Maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps I am mistaken
Loving you dear like I do
Loving you as much as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving you is against the law, then I accept my guilt
Guilty of loving you
I accept that I am guilty of loving you
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harry Akst, Gus Kahn, Richard A. Whiting
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