Lipstick&Guilt
Melody Thornton Lyrics
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Lipstick and guilt written on your face baby
See everybody knows how you get down, down
Everybody knowš how you get around baby
Hail, hail, hail mary
Hail mary for the woman that šhe was, yeah
And god, god, god willing
You won't go down for the sin that you does
Don't wanna be around to šee your demise
The industry that made you up alive
Alright, alright
And there's no church in the wild
Will be a sad day for you baby when the music dies
You got business left, baby not my mind
What are your tricks turn, no tricks that hard
I might feel for you but I won't let down my guard
Hail, hail, hail mary
Hail mary for the woman that she was, yeah
And god, god, god willing
You won't go down for the šin that you does
Cause if you make it out alive
Don't wanna be around to see your demise
The industry that made you up alive
Alright, alright
And there'š no church in the wild
Hail, hail, hail mary
And god, god, god willing
Hail, hail, hail mary
Hail mary for the woman that she was, yeah
And god, god, god willing
You won't go down for the sin that you does
Cause if you make it out alive baby
If you make it out alive
Don't wanna be around to see your demise
The induštry that made you up alive
Alright, alright
And there's no church in the wild
The lyrics of Melody Thornton's "Lipstick&Guilt" appear to allude to the music industry as a business that often exploits women through sexualization and objectification, leaving them with bruises and scars both physically and emotionally. The lyrics suggest a disapproval and moral judgment from the persona's perspective, indicating that the woman in question is known for her promiscuous actions and appearance, which is evident from the traces of lipstick and guilt on her face.
The chorus of the song refers to praying to the Virgin Mary for redemption since the woman maintains her sins, and while the persona may have empathy for her, they are unwilling to compromise or let their guard down. The persona seemingly predicts her downfall and believes the industry that helped create her may eventually lead to her undoing.
Line by Line Meaning
Bruised knees and scars on his schimbalades baby
You have physical evidence of the sexual encounters you've had with him.
Lipstick and guilt written on your face baby
Your guilty conscience is evident on your face, as well as the physical evidence of your infidelity.
See everybody knows how you get down, down
Everyone is aware of your promiscuous behavior.
Everybody knowš how you get around baby
Everyone knows that you have sex with multiple partners.
Hail, hail, hail mary
May you be saved by divine intervention.
Hail mary for the woman that šhe was, yeah
May you be saved for who you were before committing sinful acts.
And god, god, god willing
If it is God's will:
You won't go down for the sin that you does
You won't face the consequences for your actions.
Cause if you make it out alive
If you escape the consequences:
Don't wanna be around to šee your demise
I don't want to witness your downfall.
The industry that made you up alive
The music industry has created and promoted your image and career.
Alright, alright
Okay, that's enough.
And there's no church in the wild
There is no salvation or redemption for those who engage in sinful behaviors.
You got business left, baby not my mind
You have personal affairs to handle that are not my concern.
What are your tricks turn, no tricks that hard
Whatever manipulations or schemes you try will not be successful.
I might feel for you but I won't let down my guard
I may have sympathy for you, but I will still protect myself from your harmful behavior.
Contributed by Kayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Latoya Belfon
Damn!!! This song is one of the best I have heard in a longgggggggg time .. damn!!! Melody smh....Your time will come!! wow I wish it was longer...Don't give up you are a beautiful spirit and an original singer, natural talent...just WOW!!
Heavan Johnson
love her wish would come out with a album
Robert Ke
i love it!!!!!!
Prynce Royal
amazing i want u get signed badly
Paulo
I love you!
MelodyDaily
Wish that too !
Traxzy G
Bloody heck your vocaks are mean