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The Guilt After is the first track on the new album Broken Chains produced by Paul Robert Thomas
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“The Guilt After” reflects on the complexity of a one-night stand and the unexpected emotions that arise when two people meet again. The narrator recalls the initial encounter, where the connection was fleeting, driven more by need and hunger for affection rather than genuine emotional attachment. They never expected to cross paths again, but when they do, the past comes rushing back. The recognition of the former lover stirs a mix of guilt and confusion.
While the song reminisces about the momentary pleasure of their encounter, it also explores the conflicting emotions of regret and distance. The chorus, “What about all the guilt after?” repeats throughout, emphasizing how the carefree fun transforms into lingering feelings of discomfort and responsibility. The narrator tries to push these feelings away, acknowledging their past desires but also the awkwardness of revisiting the situation.
Ultimately, “The Guilt After” presents the idea that while the moments of instant love may feel fulfilling in the moment, they often come with a hidden cost—guilt—that becomes harder to ignore as time passes. The song explores themes of impermanence, emotional needs, and the tension between fleeting joy and long-lasting emotional consequences.
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The Guilt After lyrics
I went with you coz you were there
It didn’t matter we didn’t care
I didn’t think I’d see you again
Don’t remember even your name
Then I saw you stare from across the room
It got hard to breathe was like in a tomb
I couldn’t be sure, sure that it was you
For your hair had changed you’d put on some weight too
But when you smiled then I was sure
I had to get out and run for the door
Then it was just a moment in time
And what we did wasn’t a crime
Was just a time of need
With a hunger to feed
Was just instant love
Instant love, instant love
Was just a time of need
With a hunger to feed
Was just instant love
Instant love, instant love
Was just instant love
Instant love, instant love
But when we’d finished with the fun and laughter
Then what about all the guilt after?
What about all the guilt after?
I liked you then you liked me too
It was understood that what we do
Would all be done and then be erased
That was the time of crazy days
Now and then we need anyone to hold
Don’t matter if we are young or we’re old
Maybe it was wrong and maybe was not
For how it felt then I already forgot
So stay away don’t come too near
I’m kind of well gone from too many beers
Sometimes I’m weak and sometimes I’m strong
Sometimes I need love all night long
It’s just a time of need
We’ve got hunger to feed
It’s just instant love
Instant love, instant love
It’s just a time of need
We’ve got hunger to feed
It’s just instant love
Instant love, instant love
Was just instant love
Instant love, instant love
And we’ll both enjoy all the fun and laughter
And not worry about the guilt till after
Not worry about the guilt till after
Not worry about the guilt till after
The guilt till after
The guilt till after
The guilt till after
The guilt till after
The guilt till after
The guilt till after
The guilt till after
Paul Robert Thomas
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