Guilty
Love's Forbidden Confession: Embracing Guilt in Artie Shaw's Melody
Lyrics
Though you've decided that our love is wrong
Expressing acknowledgment of the partner's decision that their love is considered wrong.
And think that we should part
Suggesting the belief that they should separate.
It seems as though I have loved you so long
Reflecting on a prolonged period of love for the partner.
You'll always be in my heart
Affirming a lasting emotional connection, stating the partner will always be in the speaker's heart.
Is it a sin
Pondering if the love is morally wrong.
Is it a crime
Raising the question of whether their love is a punishable offense.
Loving you dear like I do
Declaring a deep and sincere love for the partner.
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving is deemed a crime, accepting guilt for the affection.
Guilty of loving you
Emphasizing the speaker's acknowledgment and acceptance of guilt for loving the partner.
Maybe I'm wrong dreaming of you
Admitting the possibility of being mistaken while dreaming about the partner.
Dreaming the lonely night through
Describing the act of dreaming about the partner throughout the lonely night.
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If dreaming about the partner is a crime, acknowledging guilt for such dreams.
Guilty of dreaming of you
Specifically admitting guilt for dreaming about the partner, emphasizing the depth of this sentiment.
What can I do
Expressing a sense of helplessness or confusion about the situation.
What can I say
Pondering what actions or words would be appropriate after taking the blame.
After I've taken the blame?
Conveying a sense of accepting responsibility for the perceived wrongdoing.
You say we're through
Stating the partner's decision to end the relationship.
You'll go your way
Indicating that the partner will pursue their own path despite the speaker's feelings.
But I'll always feel just the same
Expressing a persistent emotional attachment, despite the separation.
Maybe I'm right
Contemplating the possibility of being right about the depth of love for the partner.
Maybe I'm wrong
Entertaining the possibility of being mistaken about the intensity of the love for the partner.
Loving you dear like I do
Reiterating the profound love for the partner.
If it's a crime then I'm guilty
If loving is considered a crime, accepting guilt for the intense affection.
Guilty of loving you
Affirming guilt for loving the partner, emphasizing the strength and sincerity of the emotion.
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