Guardian
Alanis Morissette
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You, you who smiled when you’re in pain You who soldiered through the profane They were distracted and shut down So why, why would you talk to me at all Such words were dishonorable and in vain Their promise as solid as a fog And where was your watchman then I’ll be your keeper for life as your guardian I’ll be your warrior of care, your first warden I’ll be your angel on call, I’ll be on demand The greatest honor of all as your guardian You, you in the chaos feigning sane You who has pushed beyond what’s humane Them as the ghostly tumbleweed And where was your watchman then I’ll be your keeper for life as your guardian I’ll be your warrior of care, your first warden I’ll be your angel on call, I’ll be on demand The greatest honor of all as your guardian Now no more smiling mid crest fall No more managing unmanageables No more holding still in the hailstorm Now enter your watch woman I’ll be your keeper for life as your guardian I’ll be your warrior of care, your first warden I’ll be your angel on call, I’ll be on demand The greatest honor of all as your guardian
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Written by: Guy Sigsworth, Alanis Nadine Morissette
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Guardian" is a song by Canadian-American singer and songwriter, Alanis Morissette. Morissette is renowned for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting style, which often addresses personal subjects.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Morissette's eighth studio album, "Havoc and Bright Lights", which was released in 2012.
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Release Date"Guardian" was released as the album's leading single on May 15, 2012.
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Song ThemeLyrically, "Guardian" is about Morissette's experiences in motherhood and the responsibility she feels in protecting and caring for her child.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Guardian" was filmed in Berlin, Germany and directed by German film director, photographer, and visual artist, Marcus Nispel.
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Chart Performance"Guardian" performed well on music charts. It peaked at number 19 on the Canadian Hot 100 and entered the United States Billboard Hot 100 at number 76.
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Genre Attributes"Guardian" exhibits Morissette's characteristic alternative rock/pop sound, with notes of post-grunge and pop-rock elements.
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Collaboration EffortThe song was written by Morissette and Guy Sigsworth, and it was produced by Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli.
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Remarks from Alanis MorissetteIn an interview, Morissette said the song is about "the empathy and the compassion and the protection that we can have for each other."
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Live Performances"Guardian" has been a staple of Morissette's live performances since the release of "Havoc and Bright Lights." For instance, she performed it during her 2012 appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
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Critical ReceptionThe song generally received positive reviews from music critics. Some of them praised Morissette's matured songwriting style and sound, and her exploration of motherhood in the lyrics.
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Significant ImpactThe song holds significant importance for Morissette personally. It was her first release after becoming a mother, and she has spoken about how that life experience greatly influenced the creation of "Guardian."
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