Paloma Faith - Guilty Link

: She chose to write from the viewpoint of someone who voted "Leave" but later felt a deep sense of betrayal and regret .

: She further explored these themes of domestic pressure and identity in her 2024 book, MILF: Motherhood, Identity, Love and Fuckery , which addresses the societal guilt placed on women. Paloma Faith - Guilty

Although "Guilty" was written about a specific political moment, the theme of "guilt" has remained central to Faith’s public life and later work: : She chose to write from the viewpoint

: Faith intended for the song to foster empathy and understanding for those who felt "guilty" about their choice, rather than focusing on the political divide itself. Composition and Style Love and Fuckery

Musically, the song was designed to have a cinematic, "Bond theme-lite" atmosphere.