Guilty
Shearing George 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
In Shearing George's song "Guilty", the singer is addressing a lover who has decided that their love is wrong and that they should part ways. However, despite this, the singer cannot help but feel a deep love and connection to the other person, and acknowledges that it seems as though they have loved them for a long time. The first stanza sets up the idea of love being wrong or criminalized, as the singer questions if their love is a sin or a crime. The chorus then declares the singer's guilt for loving the other person, no matter the consequences.
The second stanza delves deeper into the singer's emotions, as they reveal that they have been dreaming about the other person during lonely nights, which may also be seen as a form of guilt in their eyes. They express confusion about what they can do or say to fix the situation, and even though the other person has decided to leave, the singer knows that they will always feel the same way about them. The final lines repeat the chorus, with the singer acknowledging that they may be right or wrong for loving the other person, but regardless, they are guilty of it.
Overall, "Guilty" is a song about the complexity of love and how it can often go against societal expectations or judgments. The singer acknowledges the potential consequences of their love, but cannot deny their feelings for the other person. It is a poignant and heartfelt exploration of the universal theme of love, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Even though you believe that our love is not acceptable
And think that we should part
And you want us to separate
It seems as though I have loved you so long
I've loved you for such a long time
You'll always be in my heart
And you will always have a special place in my heart
Is it a sin
Is it a religious offense
Is it a crime
Is it an illegal act
Loving you dear like I do
To love you as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If it's considered unlawful, then I'm responsible
Guilty of loving you
Responsible for the act of loving you
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Perhaps I should not be thinking about you
Dreaming the lonely night through
Dreaming continuously throughout the lonely nights
Guilty of dreaming of you
Responsible for the act of dreaming about you
What can I do
What actions can I take
What can I say
What words can I say to make things better
After I've taken the blame?
Once I've accepted responsibility for my mistakes
You say we're through
You tell me it's over between us
You'll go your way
You'll take your own path or course of action
But I'll always feel just the same
But my feelings for you will remain unchanged
Maybe I'm right
Perhaps I'm correct
Maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps I'm incorrect
Loving you dear like I do
To love you as I do
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If it's considered unlawful, then I'm responsible
Guilty of loving you
Responsible for the act 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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