Guilty
Steve Conway Lyrics


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Though you've decided that our love is wrong
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
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Conway's song "Guilty" tell a story of a love that is deemed wrong by society, yet the singer cannot help but feel intense love for the other person. Despite the other person's decision to end the relationship, the singer still declares that they will always love them. The first two lines of the verse shows that the other person ended the relationship but the singer finds it difficult to let go. The line "It seems as though I have loved you so long" reveals that the connection between the two runs deep and that love is hard to forget.


The chorus consists of two questions that question the morality of the love between two people. The repetition of these lines shows the singer's insecurity and vulnerability to society's opinions. The use of the word "guilty" twice in a row gives strong emphasis to the singer's feelings towards the relationship. The next verse showcases the singer's unapologetic admission that they have been dreaming and thinking of the other person. Even if it is deemed wrong, the singer will continue to court these thoughts.


The final verse brings the song to an emotional climax where the singer accepts the blame for the relationship's end but declares that their love will continue to linger. The chorus repeats twice, ending the song on a heartbreaking note. Ultimately, "Guilty" explores the idea of a forbidden love and the consequences of following one's heart rather than society's rules.


Line by Line Meaning

Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Even though you have made the decision that our love is not acceptable


And think that we should part
And believe that we need to separate


It seems as though I have loved you so long
It feels as though I have had deep feelings of love for you for a very long time


You'll always be in my heart
You will forever hold a special place in my heart


Is it a sin
Is it an immoral or unethical act


Is it a crime
Is it an offense against the law


Loving you dear like I do
Having strong feelings of love for you


If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If having these feelings is considered inappropriate, then I accept the responsibility


Guilty of loving you
Accepting responsibility for loving you despite any consequences


Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
It's possible that I should not be imagining or thinking about you


Dreaming the lonely night through
Spending my nights in solitude while thinking and dreaming about you


Guilty of dreaming of you
Taking responsibility for thinking and dreaming about you


What can I do
What actions can I take


What can I say
What words can I express


After I've taken the blame?
Even though I am accepting responsibility for my actions


You say we're through
You have decided that our relationship is over


You'll go your way
You will move on with your life


But I'll always feel just the same
I will continue to have the same strong feelings towards you


Maybe I'm right
It's possible that my actions are justified


Maybe I'm wrong
It's possible that my actions are unfounded


Guilty of loving you
Taking responsibility for loving you regardless of any consequences




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Written by: Harry Akst, Gus Kahn, Richard A. Whiting

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