Previously musing with a guitar, Victoria Vox began appearing in clubs as a… Read Full Bio ↴Previously musing with a guitar, Victoria Vox began appearing in clubs as a ukulele musician 4 years after receiving a degree in songwriting from the prestigious Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), and the welcome was a warm one indeed! Even before the official release date of her debut ukulele album in 2006 -- Victoria Vox and Her Jumping Flea released on her own label, OBUS Music -- Vox was offered an endorsement deal with KoAloha Ukuleles (Honolulu, HI). The disc was featured on NPR’s “To The Best of Our Knowledge” and its songs were picked up for licensing in television and independent films. Vox has been awarded runner-up for “My Darlin’ Beau” (Jumping Flea) and First Place for “C’est Noyé” (Chameleon) in the International Acoustic Music Awards. She has been included in Relix Magazine’s list of artists to watch and won a WAMA (Washington D.C. Area Music Award) in 2009 for Folk-Contemporary Vocalist. Also -- hardly the big break she’s been waiting for -- Vox appeared on the Jay Leno Show in December 2009 to demonstrate her perfected mouth trumpet!
Known for her refreshingly modern and rhythmic ukulele technique, Vox continues to propel her original style towards the contemporary, with her 2010 release, Exact Change. It also remains clear that her voice and songs themselves are at the heart of everything she produces. Originally from Green Bay, WI, Vox now lives in Baltimore, and averages 125+ live performances each year, playing at a mixed bag of venues across the United States, Europe, and Canada. She’s an undiscovered gem… but won’t be for long.
Press for Exact Change:

The uke might scream novelty act, but behind the whimsical instrumentation lies some precise pop-friendly songcraft and serious ambition, as Vox's new album proves. Vox pushes the little instrument into expressive new territory. - Urbanite Magazine

An undercurrent of toughness, a beautiful voice, great melodies and loads of charm make her unique folk/pop music impossible to resist. - Vintage Guitar Magazine

Vox explores the instrument's propulsive potential. I've never heard, or seen, anything quite like Exact Change. - Baltimore Magazine

Guilty
Victoria Vox 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 to Victoria Vox's song, "Guilty," detail a love that is deemed unacceptable by society, and the internal struggle of loving someone despite the consequences. The singer expresses their deep love for their significant other and how they are unable to let go of their feelings, even if it means being judged or punished for it. The line "You'll always be in my heart" conveys how the love will persevere regardless of the circumstances.

The use of rhetorical questions such as "Is it a sin? Is it a crime?" highlights the societal pressures and expectations that dictate what is considered acceptable in terms of love. The singer is aware of the consequences of their actions and questions whether it is truly wrong to love someone so deeply.

The chorus repeats the phrase "If it's a crime then I'm guilty" emphasizing the singer's acceptance of their love despite potential judgement or condemnation. It is a defiant proclamation of their love, concluding that they are willing to take the blame for loving someone deemed ineligible by society.

Line by Line Meaning

Though you've decided that our love is wrong
You have chosen to end our relationship since you believe it is not right.

And think that we should part
Your thoughts lead you to decide that we should go separate ways.

It seems as though I have loved you so long
My affection for you has lasted an extraordinary length of time.

You'll always be in my heart.
Even after this separation, I will always love and remember you.

Is it a sin
I wonder if loving you is an immoral act.

Is it a crime
I question if my love for you is an offense against the law.

Loving you dear like I do
I cherish and adore you deeply.

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving you is wrong, then I am willing to take the punishment.

Guilty of loving you.
I confess that I am unapologetically in love with you.

Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Perhaps it is unreasonable for me to desire you in my dreams.

Dreaming the lonely night through
I spend my nights hoping and wishing to be with you.

Guilty of dreaming of you
I acknowledge that I am culpably wishing for you.

What can I do
I am out of ideas of what I can do differently.

What can I say
I don't know what to say that would make you stay.

After I've taken the blame?
Even after I admit my fault, what else can I do?

You say we're through
You declare that our relationship is over.

You'll go your way
You plan on moving on and away from me.

But I'll always feel just the same
My love for you will remain unchanged.

Maybe I'm right
Possibly, I am indeed right for loving you.

Maybe I'm wrong
Admittedly, it's possible I am incorrect for loving you.

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If it is a crime to love you, then I am willing to be accountable for it.

Guilty of loving you.
I confess that I am unapologetically in love with you.

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Harry Akst, Gus Kahn, Richard A. Whiting

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