Guilty
Y. Tiersen 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

In Y. Tiersen's song Guilty, the lyrics explore the complexity and emotional turmoil that arises from loving someone that society deems as wrong or inappropriate. The singer acknowledges that their love affair is judged and will ultimately result in a breaking up of their relationship. However, despite the impending loss, the singer admits that their love for their partner is so deep, that they will always carry it with them. The lyrics then delve into the idea that society deems the love affair as a "crime" or "sin," but the singer cannot help the way they feel. They are "guilty" of loving their partner and dreaming of them.

Line by Line Meaning

Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Despite your decision that our love is morally incorrect

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

It seems as though I have loved you so long
It appears that I have harbored feelings for you for a substantial amount of time

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

Is it a sin
Is loving you a transgression

Is it a crime
Is it a violation of the law

Loving you dear like I do
Adoring you as I do

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If my conduct is unlawful, then I am responsible for it

Guilty of loving you
Responsible for having feelings of affection towards you

Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Perhaps it's incorrect to fantasize about you

Dreaming the lonely night through
Spending sleepless nights imagining being with you

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If my behavior constitutes an offense, then I am to blame

Guilty of dreaming of you
Responsible for having dreams that feature you prominently

What can I do
What options do I have

What can I say
What can I express

After I've taken the blame?
Following my acceptance of responsibility

You say we're through
You affirm that our relationship is over

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

But I'll always feel just the same
However, I will never change my feelings for you

Maybe I'm right
Perhaps I am correct

Maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps I am mistaken

Loving you dear like I do
Holding affection for you in the way that I do

If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If my emotions are unlawful, then I am responsible for them

Guilty of loving you
Responsible for having feelings of fondness towards you

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, HARRY AKST, RICHARD A. WHITING

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