Guardian Angel
Cliff Cody Lyrics
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On a two week binge in Dallas, ran out of money and out of luck
That pistol in his glove box, kept callin' my name
When you're young broke and desperate, you'll do about anything
I bet my guardian angel
Has blood shot eyes and dirty wings
A beat up busted halo
There ain't no doubt without her
I'd be dead or I'd be in jail
God Bless my guardian angel
Lord knows. I put her through hell.
That ole devil he'll sure take you out, but he won't drive you home
He'll just leave you there hands on the wheel, blacked out and all alone
When the sun cuts through your windshield and you wake up alive
You can close your eyes, go back to sleep
Or finally see the light
Repeat Chorus
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.
It's never too late to turn it all around.
Repeat Chorus
The lyrics of Cliff Cody's song "Guardian Angel" tell the story of a young man who has made some serious mistakes in his life, leading him to be in trouble with the law. He ran off with his father's truck and went on a two-week spree in Dallas, which ultimately led to him running out of money and luck. With the survival instinct kicking in, he turns to the pistol in his glove box, which he implies was going to be his last resort. The song then mentions the singer's guardian angel in the form of a "blood-shot-eyes-and-dirty-wings" being who has been tasked with the burden of leading him back on the right path.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of this guardian angel and the singer's realization that he would be dead or in jail without her. The lyrics imply that the devil is powerful enough to harm, but not to help. However, with the help of his guardian angel, our protagonist realizes there is still hope and that he can turn his life around by opening his eyes and seeing the light, which refers to the possibility of redemption and starting over.
Overall, the lyrics are about the power of redemption and hope, even in the darkest of times. They encourage listeners to believe that no matter how messed up their situations might seem, there’s always someone looking after them.
Line by Line Meaning
From the night I broke my daddy's nose, ran off with his truck
After I got into a fight with my father and stole his truck, I recklessly drove to Dallas and spent everything I had.
That pistol in his glove box, kept callin' my name
Despite being broke and desperate, I was tempted to use the gun in the glove box.
I bet my guardian angel
I believe that there is a higher power watching over me.
Has blood shot eyes and dirty wings
My guardian angel is weathered and worn from trying to protect me from the consequences of my actions.
A beat up busted halo
The halo around my guardian angel's head is damaged from the burden of having to watch over me.
There ain't no doubt without her
I know for sure that I would not be alive or free if it weren't for my guardian angel.
I'd be dead or I'd be in jail
I would either be dead or imprisoned right now if my guardian angel hadn't kept a watchful eye over me.
God Bless my guardian angel
I pray that my guardian angel receives God's blessings for all the hard work they've done for me.
That ole devil he'll sure take you out, but he won't drive you home
Although the devil may tempt me to make bad choices, he won't be there to help me if I fall.
When the sun cuts through your windshield and you wake up alive
When you have a moment of clarity and realize you've survived a close call.
You can close your eyes, go back to sleep
You can ignore the opportunity to change and just continue living recklessly.
Or finally see the light
Alternatively, you can see the error of your ways and choose to make better decisions from now on.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.
The beauty of redemption and forgiveness is a powerful thing.
It's never too late to turn it all around.
No matter how lost you may feel, there is always the possibility of making a positive change in your life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brian Kolb, Cliff Cody
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@morganmacpherson1414
Awesome singer! This song is GREAT
@Foldisfitch
Excellent song! Great vocals!
@patroot2536
Amen 🙏
@sandyshriner438
Beautiful cliff.
@ashleyhall9779
Here from Tiktok. ❤❤❤
@mariefrench8058
Fantastic cliff
@SugarMere
I’m the Director of Operations of a drug and alcohol treatment center. I played this for the clients. They love it. Thank you 🙏🏻 🎶
@leepeterman8618
So muscici like my nerve pill, its kinda funnie, but i said the same thing bout my gaurdian angel sum YEARS ago. Any way, just curious, believe everthing happens for a reason, so wanted to ask, if a mann was tired, and wanted to meet and go and take part in YOUR programm, what are them chances
@redphrmgrl
Still need to come play in Omaha, NE!! Would love to hear you at the Barnado!!
@marciahughey1771
Love You Cliff. Beautiful & very powerful song. You are so awesome. Love your voice, your music. LOVE THIS. THANK YOU
YEAH, "THAT OLD DEVIL WILL SURE TAKE YOU IN BUT HE WON'T DRIVE YOU HOME"👍❤
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