A Little Guilt

Emotional Turmoil: The Power of Guilt in Self-Reflection
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Lyrics

There's nothing like a little guilt to make you feel like you want to cry

Experiencing guilt can evoke a strong emotional response, leading to a desire to cry.

There's nothing like a little guilt to make you feel like you want to

Guilt can create a feeling that intensifies the desire to cry.

Feel like you want to die

Guilt can be so overwhelming that it makes one feel like they want to die.


I've been bad and I've been mean

The singer acknowledges past wrongdoings, being both bad and mean.

I've burned every bridge across this social scene

The singer has damaged relationships and connections within their social circle.

I can't be taken anywhere

The singer feels restricted from social settings due to their past actions.

'Cause I might run into an ex-affair

Fear of encountering someone from a previous romantic relationship prevents the singer from going out.

I feel so sick

The singer is emotionally distressed, feeling physically unwell.

I can't sleep

Guilt is affecting the singer's ability to sleep, contributing to their distress.

I got my head in the toilet with a case of dry heaves

The singer is in a state of physical discomfort, possibly induced by guilt and regret.

I'd give anything to get rid of this mood poisoning

The singer wishes to overcome the negative emotional state caused by guilt.


There's nothing like a little guilt to make you feel like you want to cry

Reiteration of the impact of guilt on one's emotional state, leading to a desire to cry.

No, there's nothing like a little guilt to make you feel like you want to

Emphasizes the connection between guilt and the strong emotional response of wanting to cry.

Feel like you want to die

Guilt can be so profound that it makes one contemplate death.


Maybe I'm overreacting

The singer considers the possibility of overreacting to their feelings of guilt.

Yeah, so I've cheated

The singer admits to cheating, a source of guilt and remorse.

It's not like I've killed, like I've raped and pillaged

Comparing the gravity of their actions to more severe offenses like killing, raping, and pillaging.

Yeah, I can go anywhere

Despite past actions, the singer feels capable of going out without fear.

Get out of this house, no need to feel scared

The singer emphasizes the absence of fear when leaving the house.

Hit some clubs, hit the streets

Expressing a desire to engage in social activities like going to clubs and the streets.

But before I know it I've got the dry heaves

The singer's attempt to socialize is hindered by recurring physical distress (dry heaves).

I would give anything to get rid of this mood poisoning

Reiteration of the singer's wish to overcome the negative emotional state caused by guilt.


There's nothing, nothing like a little guilt

Reaffirmation of the powerful impact of guilt on emotions.

Nothing like a little guilt

Emphasizes the unique and significant influence of guilt on one's emotional well-being.

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