Guilty
Youth Group Lyrics


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I gaze at the scenery.
He hasn't seen it since '93.

He sleeps the sleep of the guilty.
And is guilty that he slept at all.

We agree that words are hard.
While he flinches at the station guard.

He sleeps the sleep of the guilty.
And is guilty that he slept at all.

He shows me shots of his covered head
Taken at the Mascot anz.





He sleeps the sleep of the guilty.
And is guilty that he slept at all.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Youth Group's song Guilty depict the internal turmoil and guilt of a character who has been involved in some sort of criminal activity. Through the lines "He sleeps the sleep of the guilty. And is guilty that he slept at all," we can see the weight of his actions weighing heavily on him as he attempts to rest. The comparison of the guilt-ridden character to the person who "hasn't seen [the scenery] since '93" emphasizes the contrast in their experiences and how the former has been consumed by their wrongdoing.


The mention of the "station guard" implies that the character is either on the run or has been caught and is facing consequences for their actions. The line "We agree that words are hard," along with the overall somber tone of the song, suggests that the character may be struggling to come to terms with what they've done and express their remorse. The use of the word "we" in this line could also indicate that the character has someone with them, possibly a friend or confidant, who is attempting to understand and support them.


The final verse about the character showing "shots of his covered head" from the Mascot anz adds a layer of poignancy to the song. It is unclear what exactly happened to the character and why their head is covered, but the simple act of sharing these photos with someone else indicates a level of vulnerability and desperation for connection in the face of their guilt.


Line by Line Meaning

I gaze at the scenery.
I am taking in my surroundings and admiring the beauty of my surroundings.


He hasn't seen it since '93.
The person I am with has not been in this place since 1993.


He sleeps the sleep of the guilty.
The person I am with is feeling guilty and it is affecting his sleep.


And is guilty that he slept at all.
He feels bad about sleeping and thinks he should have stayed awake to deal with his guilty conscience.


We agree that words are hard.
We both acknowledge that communicating our thoughts and feelings can be difficult.


While he flinches at the station guard.
Despite our agreement about communication, the person I am with still feels uncomfortable and anxious around authority figures like the station guard.


He shows me shots of his covered head
The person I am with shows me pictures of his head that was covered, likely indicating that he was involved in some sort of altercation.


Taken at the Mascot anz.
The pictures were taken at the Mascot anz, which could be a reference to a place or event where the altercation occurred.




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