Guardian Angel
13 mg Lyrics
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No one's watching, no one's watching
No escape or dreams to hold onto
Can't escape the fear inside
Maybe insanity will call
Maybe there's nothing there at all
Feel the pain as you chameleon
Throw away the guardian angel
And the secret life I lead behind closed doors
Go ahead, drop the bomb
No one's watching, no one's watching
Found a way to root out the problem
A lack of sense and a will to fight
Maybe insanity will call
Maybe there's nothing there at all
Rearrange this mess of mirrors
Feel the pain as you chameleon
Throw away the guardian angel
And the secret life I lead behind closed doors
The lyrics to "Guardian Angel" by 13 Mg. are a reflection of the struggles of someone experiencing inner turmoil and mental anguish. The opening lines suggest that this person feels most comfortable in darkness, where they can be themselves without fear of judgment. The repetition of "no one's watching" emphasizes the feeling of isolation and detachment from the outside world. However, the following lines also suggest that this person is unable to escape the fear within themselves. They feel trapped and unable to hold onto any hopes or dreams.
The middle part of the song expresses the possibility of insanity calling and the fear that there may be nothing beyond the reflections in their mind. The mention of "rearranging this mess of mirrors" suggests that they are trying to sort through the complex thoughts and emotions inside themselves. The line "feel the pain as you chameleon" implies that the process is painful and transformative. They want to throw away the guardian angel, which may represent a symbol of hope or protection, because they feel they have no use for it. The secret life they lead behind closed doors may be referencing the hidden struggles that they are not willing to share with anyone else.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of loneliness, fear, and desperation. The singer is struggling with inner demons that they feel may drive them to madness. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and isolated, unable to break free from their inner struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark I can be myself
I feel free to be who I really am when there's nobody around to judge me in the darkness.
No one's watching, no one's watching
There is no one to observe my actions or my flaws in the darkness.
No escape or dreams to hold onto
When I'm in despair, I can't find anything to comfort me or to look forward to.
Can't escape the fear inside
My fear and insecurity are overwhelming, and I can't run away from them.
Maybe insanity will call
Perhaps my fear and insecurity will drive me mad.
Maybe there's nothing there at all
Or perhaps there are no reasons for my fear and insecurity - they are just illusions.
Rearrange this mess of mirrors
I need to reorganize my perception of myself because it's distorted like an imperfect reflection in broken mirrors.
Feel the pain as you chameleon
I have to face the suffering when I try to adapt myself to different situations to fit in like a chameleon changes its color.
Throw away the guardian angel
I have to get rid of the idea that someone is protecting me or guiding me because I have to become responsible for myself.
And the secret life I lead behind closed doors
I have to acknowledge the hidden sides of my personality that I keep concealed from others.
Go ahead, drop the bomb
I'm ready to face the consequences of revealing my hidden personality or making a radical change in my life.
Found a way to root out the problem
I have discovered a strategy to trace the source of my fear and insecurity and to eliminate them.
A lack of sense and a will to fight
My problem lies in my inability to make rational choices and to resist my destructive impulses.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.