Guilty as Charged
Gym Class Heroes
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I guess I'm guilty 'til proven innocent And I'll be gone before they know what I hit em' with And this predicament is pure coincidence Oh brother here comes another incident (x2) And if you're innocent, let me see you two step Come on, let me see you two step (x2) Slam the gavel Judge Judy got a grudge Interrogating me for days on end and I won't budge I'm on some Eddie Murphy raw "baby it wasn't me" shiz Wrong place, wrong time, I was there but I didn't see shit And you can throw the book at me and I'ma throw it right back Slap the district attorney and ask him "how you like that? " Then I'ma jump in front of the jury like my life is in your hands Then break each and all their fingers just to make 'em understand This is obviously a case of mistaken identity Plus this face is too pretty to be in a penitentiary Paranoid like Chris and Snoop was out to kill me Walkin' on a thin wire, why they tryin' to Marlo Stanfield me? I guess I'm guilty 'til proven innocent And I'll be gone before they know what I hit em' with And this predicament is pure coincidence Oh brother here comes another incident (x2) And I think it went down like this All I remember was the studio, next thing you know everything goes black I woke up in the back of a squad car Handcuffed until they threw my ass behind bars I never claimed to be an angel, I just makin' music Something a little different you can bob your head to it If that's crime, then f*ck it, I'll do the time But they tryin' to give me twenty five to life for every line Go ahead and lock me up, throw away the key But just imagine the monster you gonna make of me And the moment that we all feared Guilty on all charges for the dopest album of the year! I guess I'm guilty 'til proven innocent And I'll be gone before they know what I hit em' with And this predicament is pure coincidence Oh brother here comes another incident (x2) I guess I'm guilty 'til proven innocent And I'll be gone before they know what I hit em' with And this predicament is pure coincidence Oh brother here comes another incident (x2)
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Written by: DISASHI LUMUMBA-KASONGO, MATTHEW MCGINLEY, PATRICK STUMP, TRAVIS MCCOY
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13 facts about this song
Band Origin"Guilty as Charged" is a song from the Gym Class Heroes, a band that originated from Geneva, New York, United States, in 1997.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in the album "The Quilt", which was released in 2008. This was the band's fourth studio album.
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The CollaborationThe song features a guest appearance by British singer Estelle, who provides additional vocals.
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Musical StyleGym Class Heroes are known for their unique blend of hip hop, rock and pop elements, which are apparent in "Guilty as Charged".
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Song ThemeThe song discusses relationship dynamics, exploring themes of love, guilt, and behavior within a relationship.
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Track Listing"Guilty as Charged" is the third song on the album "The Quilt".
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not chart separately, the album "The Quilt" peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard 200 Chart.
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Notable Recognition"The Quilt" album, which includes "Guilty as Charged", was nominated for Best Rap/Rock album at the 51st Grammy Awards.
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Band MembersThe performers in the song include Travie McCoy (vocals), Matt McGinley (drums), Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo (guitars), and Eric Roberts (bass).
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InspirationThe band’s name, Gym Class Heroes, is inspired by the original band members’ shared experience of playing music in gym class while in high school, which contributes to the unique sound of their songs like "Guilty as Charged".
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Public ReceptionFans have praised the song for its catchy melody, profound lyrics, and unique blend of various music genres.
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Music and LyricsThe song is composed in the key of G major, and talks about being in love with someone who may be bad for you, but you can't help falling for them, thus you're "guilty as charged".
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Guitar SoloThe song includes a guitar solo, showcasing the musical versatility of the band and its individual members.
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