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Billie Holiday Guilty Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.60/10 [5 votes]Album: The Complete Decca Recordings / Original Release Date: 1991-10-01Genre: VocalSong Duration: 2 min 53 sec
BILLIE HOLIDAY
- Guilty Lyrics / with translationsGus Kahn / Harry Akst / Richard Whiting
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 thru
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, "You'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
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 thru
If it's a crime, then, I'm guilty
Guilty of dreaming of you
What can I say?
After I've taken the blame
You say, "You'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
Facts about Guilty
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Guilty is written by Gus Kahn, Harry Akst, Richard A. Whiting.
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It is first released on October 01, 1991 as part of Billie Holiday's album "The Complete Decca Recordings" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, with 'Guilty', Billie Holiday reveals a highly emotional side to her love for another person, albeit the society considering it a wrong or sinful act. In the text, there is a complete surrender of the artist to a longing and also a vulnerability, where artist portrays the possibilities of suffering as a result of the love that he/she loves deeply and passionately. The song 'Guilty' lyrics mainly cover the themes of love, heartbreak, angst, reflection, and solitude. Simultaneously, it points out the central theme of the story which is forbidden love, longing, and desire. The words depict sentiments of love and desire without using any unwholesome themes, words, or content. The song is clean and thus appropriate for kids since there are no instances of violence, nudity, or drug use.
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Guilty falls under the genre Vocal.
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Guilty song length is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
Who wrote Guilty lyrics?
Guilty is written by Gus Kahn, Harry Akst, Richard A. Whiting.
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When was Guilty released?
It is first released on October 01, 1991 as part of Billie Holiday's album "The Complete Decca Recordings" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Guilty lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, with 'Guilty', Billie Holiday reveals a highly emotional side to her love for another person, albeit the society considering it a wrong or sinful act. In the text, there is a complete surrender of the artist to a longing and also a vulnerability, where artist portrays the possibilities of suffering as a result of the love that he/she loves deeply and passionately. The song 'Guilty' lyrics mainly cover the themes of love, heartbreak, angst, reflection, and solitude. Simultaneously, it points out the central theme of the story which is forbidden love, longing, and desire. The words depict sentiments of love and desire without using any unwholesome themes, words, or content. The song is clean and thus appropriate for kids since there are no instances of violence, nudity, or drug use.
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Which genre is Guilty?
Guilty falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song Guilty?
Guilty song length is 2 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Gus Kahn, Harry Akst, Richard A. WhitingRecord Label(s): 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc
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