Tuki writes, composes, and performs ‘Guilty,’ a song that stages a dramatic love trial. The lyrics present a courtroom scene where the narrator addresses a former lover. Tuki uses this metaphor to explore themes of betrayal and heartbreak.
Released: July 30, 2025
Guilty
Tuki.
Guilty Lyrics English Translation by Tuki.
The songwriter describes a relationship as a ‘sweet trap’ and a ‘script’ written by the lover. Tuki repeats the verdict ‘guilty,’ emphasizing the finality of their decision. The lyrics create a vivid courtroom drama, complete with sentencing and appeals.
Hikokunin mae ni douzoStep forward to the defendant’s chair, please.
Muzai wo shuchou no daarinMy darling, who’s pleading not guilty.
Iken chinjutsu wo douzoPlease, go ahead with your statement.
Kimi ga ichiban da nanteSaying that I’m your number one.
Douse amai wanaIt’s just a sweet trap anyway.
Gaman dekinai wa wa-woI can’t stand it anymore.
Kimi no omoidooriEverything’s going just as you planned.
Sane ni sawaru gaIt’s getting on my nerves,
Aragaoenai wa wa-wobut I can’t resist it.
Sujibaki no tooriIt’s just like the script you wrote.
Nante iku to omotta kaiDid you really think I’d fall for that?
Zettai yurusanaikaraBecause I’ll never forgive you.
Naite ai wo sasayaitetemoEven if you’re crying and whispering love,
Aa ii kimineah, it feels so good to see.
Hai hanketsu no jikan daneAlright, it’s time for the verdict.
Ii nokosu koto wa nai kaIs there anything else you want to say?
Muri muriNo way, it’s impossible.
Kekka wa kawaranai waThe result isn’t going to change.
Iza renai saiban maru ka batsu kaNow, the love trial begins: pass or fail?
Aa zettai joujou shakuryou wa nai waAh, there’s absolutely no leniency here.
Iza kanzen chouaku minasama kataNow, to everyone watching the justice unfold:
Uwatsuki gachi kokoro ni tekkyuu wo yuuzaiFor a heart that’s prone to wandering, the iron ball falls: guilty.
Jikke shikkou yuuyo wa nashi yuuzaiSentence starts now with no probation: guilty.
Aya redo no betsumaku nashi yuuzaiNo matter the apologies, there’s no second act: guilty.
Sen nen rougoku e oyuki yuuzaiGo off to a thousand-year prison: guilty.
Koukai suru ni wa ososugi yuuzaiIt’s way too late for regrets: guilty.
Renai saiban ai ka batsu kaA love trial: is it love or punishment?
Aa zettai joujou shakuryou wa nai wa yuuzaiAh, there’s absolutely no leniency here: guilty.
Iza bouchouseki of minasama kataNow, to everyone in the gallery:
Uwatsuki gachi kokoro ni hanketsu wohand down the verdict for this unfaithful heart.
YuuzaiGuilty.
Kouso sarete saienYou appealed, and now the trial reopens.
Muzai wo shuchou no daarinMy darling, still pleading not guilty.
Iken chinjutsu wo douzoGo ahead and give your statement.
Nibanme de ii da nanteSaying that being second is fine with you.
Matane amai wanaAnother sweet trap again.
Fujaketeiru wa wa-woYou’re just messing around.
Kotoba ga denai waI’m literally speechless.
Gyaku ni kikukedoBut let me ask you instead,
Nibanme janai no wa-woaren’t you the one who’s second?
Itsuka wakaru deshouYou’ll understand it someday.
Hai suterarete modottekiteRight, you were dumped and came crawling back.
Mou ikkai to kongan shiteBegging for one more chance.
Muri muriIt’s no use, forget it.
Kokoro wa modoranai waMy heart isn’t coming back to you.
Iza renai saiban maru ka batsu kaNow, the love trial begins: pass or fail?
Aa zettai joujou shakuryou wa nai waAh, there’s absolutely no leniency here.
Iza kanzen chouaku minasama kataNow, to everyone watching the justice unfold:
Uwatsuki gachi kokoro ni tekkyuu wo yuuzaiFor a heart that’s prone to wandering, the iron ball falls: guilty.
Jikke shikkou yuuyo wa nashi yuuzaiSentence starts now with no probation: guilty.
Aya redo no betsumaku nashi yuuzaiNo matter the apologies, there’s no second act: guilty.
Sen nen rougoku e oyuki yuuzaiGo off to a thousand-year prison: guilty.
Koukai suru ni wa ososugiIt’s way too late for regrets.
Uzai uzai muzai wa nai wa zettaiAnnoying, annoying, there’s absolutely no “not guilty.”
Uzai uzai rusu tsuchi ga mansaiAnnoying, annoying, my missed call notifications are full.
Kaiwa ni nannainda daarinWe can’t even have a conversation, darling.
Mou ii deshouHaven’t we had enough?
Hidosugiru yo itsu itsu mademoYou’re too much; don’t even think for a second,
Issho da nante omowanaidethat we’ll be together forever.
Tsumi wa chanto tsugunatteMake sure you atone for your sins,
Tsugi wa chanto omoiainaand try to truly love someone next time.
Iza renai saiban maru ka batsu kaNow, the love trial begins: pass or fail?
Aa zettai joujou shakuryou wa nai waAh, there’s absolutely no leniency here.
Iza kanzen chouaku minasama kataNow, to everyone watching the justice unfold:
Uwatsuki gachi kokoro ni tekkyuu wo yuuzaiFor a heart that’s prone to wandering, the iron ball falls: guilty.
Jikke shikkou yuuyo wa nashi yuuzaiSentence starts now with no probation: guilty.
Aya redo no betsumaku nashi yuuzaiNo matter the apologies, there’s no second act: guilty.
Sen nen rougoku e oyuki yuuzaiGo off to a thousand-year prison: guilty.
Koukai suru ni wa ososugi yuuzaiIt’s way too late for regrets: guilty.
Renai saiban ai ka batsu kaA love trial: is it love or punishment?
Aa zettai joujou shakuryou wa nai wa yuuzaiAh, there’s absolutely no leniency here: guilty.
Iza bouchouseki no minasama kataNow, to everyone in the gallery:
Uwatsuki gachi kokoro ni hanketsu wohand down the verdict for this unfaithful heart.
Yuuzai yuuzaiGuilty, guilty.
Guilty Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Guilty’ present a powerful metaphor for a broken relationship. Tuki delivers a poignant story, blending courtroom imagery with themes of love and betrayal.