With Demetrius Becrelis (guitar/vocals/ukulele), brother Alex Becrelis (mandolin/vocals), Monica Rizzio (fiddle/vocals/ukulele), and Laird Boles (stringed bass), Tripping Lily blends a unique sound of traditional and contemporary genres. A group of musicians who draw their inspiration from within, Tripping Lily has deeply explored songwriting with their personal and passionate work. Touted as fresh, energetic, and alive, Tripping Lily’s pop-rock groundwork is cross-fertilized with folk music and cutting edge vocal harmonies. The band’s unique ability to absorb traditional music while speaking to the here and now is proof of their versatility as contemporary musicians.
Guilty
Tripping Lily Lyrics
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Out on the street anybody you meet got a heartache of their own
(It oughta be illegal)
Make it a crime to be lonely or sad
(It oughta be illegal)
You got a reason for livin'
You battle on with the love you're livin' on
We take it away
It's gotta be night and day
Just a matter of time
And we got nothing to be guilty of
Our love will climb any mountain near or far, we are
And we never let it end
We are devotion
And we got nothing to be sorry for
Our love is one in a million
Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky
I don't wanna hear your goodbye
Pulse's racing, darling
How grand we are
Little by little we meet in the middle
There's danger in the dark
(It oughta be illegal)
Make it a crime to be out in the cold
(It oughta be illegal)
You got a reason for livin'
You battle on with the love you're buildin' on
You gotta be mine
We take it away
It's gotta be night and day
Just a matter of time
And we got nothing to be guilty of
Our love will climb any mountain near or far, we are
And we never let it end
We are devotion
And we got nothing to be sorry for
Our love is one in a million
Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky
I don't want to hear your goodbye
Don't want to hear your goodbye
I don't want to hear your
And we got nothing, and we got nothing to be guilty of
Our love will climb and mountain near or far, we are
And we never let it end
We are devotion
And we got nothing to be sorry for
Our love is one in a million
Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky
Don't want to hear your
And we got nothing to be guilty of, my love
The lyrics to Tripping Lily's song "Guilty" speaks of two people who are enjoying their love for each other. The songwriters start by painting a picture of loneliness and sadness that seems to afflict everyone they come across. They seem to believe that being sad or lonely should be considered a crime. Then they switch to talking about their own love, saying that they have nothing to be guilty of since their love is pure and strong enough to climb any mountain near or far.
The songwriters go on to describe the passion and danger that comes with their love, but despite the risks, they are not afraid to continue loving each other because they know they have a reason to live. They assure each other that they will stand by each other, that their love is one in a million and everyone can see that they have a clear path to happiness.
Overall, Tripping Lily's song "Guilty" is a song about the power of love to conquer all. The songwriters emphasize that a healthy relationship can help people navigate the unpredictable nature of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows falling, baby, we stand alone
We're alone here, with the shadows making it even more eerie.
Out on the street anybody you meet got a heartache of their own
Everyone outside is carrying his or her own pain and suffering.
(It oughta be illegal) Make it a crime to be lonely or sad
It should be unlawful to feel lonely or sorrowful because it's miserable.
(It oughta be illegal) You got a reason for livin'
Not only should it be illegal, but everyone has to find their own purpose for living on this earth.
You battle on with the love you're livin' on
You fight on with the love that is keeping you alive.
You gotta be mine
You have to be with me.
We take it away
We're taking it all away, whatever it is that's holding us back.
It's gotta be night and day
Our love has to be constant, day and night.
Just a matter of time
It's only a matter of time before we are together forever.
And we got nothing to be guilty of
We have done nothing wrong, so we have nothing to feel guilty about.
Our love will climb any mountain near or far, we are
Our love can overcome any obstacle and reach anywhere, we are that strong.
And we never let it end
We will always make sure our love never ends.
We are devotion
We are committed and devoted to each other.
And we got nothing to be sorry for
We haven't done anything that requires an apology, so we should not be sorry.
Our love is one in a million
Our love is unique, rare, and one of a kind.
Eyes can see that we got a highway to the sky
Everyone can tell that we are destined for great things and happiness.
I don't wanna hear your goodbye
I don't want to hear you say goodbye because we are meant to be together.
Pulse's racing, darling
We are excited and nervous about what's happening.
How grand we are
We are feeling amazing right now, the grandest of all.
Little by little we meet in the middle
We are slowly making progress towards each other, meeting midway.
There's danger in the dark
There is a risk or uncertainty when you can't see what's ahead.
(It oughta be illegal) Make it a crime to be out in the cold
It should also be illegal to suffer through the cold or the hardships of life alone or without warmth.
You got a reason for livin'
But as before, every individual has to find the meaning or reason for their life to keep going.
You battle on with the love you're buildin' on
You continue to strive and move forward, with the love you've created as your guide.
And we got nothing, and we got nothing to be guilty of
We haven't done anything wrong, nor have we caused any negative impact on anyone's life, so we should not feel guilty.
Don't want to hear your goodbye
We refuse to say goodbye to each other, we are meant to stay together forever.
And we got nothing to be guilty of, my love
We have a pure love, built on trust, understanding, and a strong commitment. Therefore, we have done nothing wrong and nothing to feel guilty about, my love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW JAMES TIERNEY, BARRY ALAN GIBB, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, MICHAEL JOHN TIERNEY, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
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