"Guilty Conscience" is a new English song by Tate McRae, published on the TateMcRae YouTube channel. The track was written by Tate McRae, Amy Allen, Savan Kotecha, and ILYA, with Ryan Tedder and ILYA handling the production. It is featured… Read More
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[Chorus]
Guess I'll li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience
Li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience
[Verse 1]
Lotta messed up nights, lotta letdowns
Lotta dumb words, bet you regret now
Lotta "I'm just seein' the best in you 'cause I want to"
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Lotta "Don't trust you on the weekends"
Hidin' pictures you're receivin'
Lotta runnin' from all the red and blue in the rear view
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll be wantin' you back till the cops stop callin'
Waist deep in the mess you started
'Cause I need you, darlin'
Is that wrong?
All my morals shot, even that don't faze me
Lovin' you batshit crazy
Kinda reckless lately
If that's wrong
[Chorus]
Guess I'll li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience
Li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience
[Verse 2]
Lotta hotel rooms that you checked in (Yeah)
Lot of cryptic shit, second guessin' (Yeah)
Lotta, "I was gonna tell you, but didn't want to hurt you, babe" (No)
Had a good life, it got hijacked (Hijacked)
It was criminal to hurt me like that (Like that)
But I turn my cheek and I just don't care what my friends say, uh
[Pre-Chorus]
I'll be wantin' you back till the cops stop callin'
Waist deep in the mess you started (Ayy)
'Cause I need you, darlin'
Is that wrong? (Na-na)
All my morals shot, even that don't faze me
Lovin' you batshit crazy
Kinda reckless lately
But that's fine
[Chorus]
Guess I'll li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience
Li-li— (Uh-uh) li-li— (Uh), live with a guilty conscience
Guess I'll li-li-li— (Guess I'll, guess I'll live), li-live with a guilty conscience (With a guilty conscience)
Li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience (Uh-uh)
Guess I'll li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience (You'll always be the one who gives)
Li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience (Me a guilty conscience)
Guess I'll li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience (You'll always be the one who gives)
Li-li-li-li-live with a guilty conscience (Me a guilty conscience)
[Outro]
Uh-uh
With a guilty conscience
Mhm
[Section: Chorus]
The chorus expresses a resigned acceptance of living with a "guilty conscience." McRae acknowledges the emotional burden of her decisions and the ongoing sense of regret that accompanies her continued involvement with someone who has caused her pain. This repeated declaration reflects her internal struggle with the conflict between her feelings and her moral judgment.
[Section: Verse 1]
In the first verse, McRae reflects on the numerous disappointments and betrayals she's faced. The imagery of "messed up nights" and "dumb words" underscores the repeated mistakes and regretful moments. She describes a pattern of behavior where she sees the best in her partner despite clear red flags, illustrating the depth of her emotional investment and the complexity of her feelings.
[Section: Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus reveals McRae's struggle with wanting her partner back despite the consequences. She admits to being "waist deep in the mess" created by her partner's actions and questions whether her intense emotions and moral compromises are wrong. This section highlights her internal conflict between her desires and the reality of the situation.
[Section: Verse 2]
The second verse continues to explore the fallout from the relationship, with McRae mentioning "hotel rooms" and "cryptic shit," symbolizing secrecy and dishonesty. She reflects on how her life was disrupted and the hurtful nature of her partner's actions. Despite this, she chooses to ignore the opinions of her friends and remains emotionally tied to her partner, showing the depth of her attachment and her unwillingness to fully let go.
[Section: Outro]
The outro reinforces the central theme of living with a guilty conscience. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes McRae's acceptance of the emotional weight she carries. It encapsulates her ongoing struggle to reconcile her feelings with the moral implications of her actions and the relationship's impact on her life.
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"Guilty Conscience" is a new English song by Tate McRae, published on the TateMcRae YouTube channel. The track was written by Tate McRae, Amy Allen, Savan Kotecha, and ILYA, with Ryan Tedder and ILYA handling the production. It is featured on the album Think Later, which was released on December 8, 2023.
The song explores the complex emotions of guilt and regret in the aftermath of a tumultuous relationship. McRae delves into the internal conflict of continuing to love someone despite their betrayal and the resulting chaos. The lyrics reveal a struggle with one's own morals and the impact of staying involved with someone who repeatedly causes pain. The theme revolves around living with the consequences of one's choices, particularly when the heart is still deeply attached to the wrong person.
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