1) Guardian was formed in 1982 by… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists with this name:
1) Guardian was formed in 1982 by bassist David Bach, vocalist Paul Cawley, and and drummer, Rikk Hart. They originally named themselves "Fusion" and added David Caro on guitars. They were signed to Enigma records in 1985 and changed their name to Gardian, soon after replaced Caro with Tony Palacios on guitar. They released two demos under the Gardian name called Fusion (released 1984) and Voyager (released 1987). Their debut album "First Watch" was released in 1989 under the final name change "Guardian", but shortly after Cawley and Hart left the band due to the rigors of non-stop touring.
In 1990, Cawley was replaced by Jamie Rowe (formerly of "Tempest") as the new vocalist and Hart was replaced by Karl Ney on drums. This lineup remained consistant throughout their last English studio album "Bottle Rocket" in 1997. However, in 2002 Guardian released "Dime", their 3rd Spanish effort, yet with all new material. David Bach could not be a part of this album due to time constraints. Their 1993 album "Miracle Mile" was their most popular commercially successful album.
In the words of Jamie Rowe, "There will be another Guardian album." Let's hope so.
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2) GUARDIAN - Five Piece metalcore band from Sydney, Australia.
Formed in early 2014 GUARDIAN released their first 7 track EP September 12.
The EP is self titled and was recorded at Young Productions on the east coast of Sydney.
Not long after their release they landed shows with CONFESSION, and soon after, I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN. The largest show played to date has been at the Queensland festival Easterfest.
Early 2015 they released their first music video for their fifth track 'Storms' which features a guest spot from Blake Curby of Elegist; another local metalcore band.
The band is currently writing for their full length and they enter the studio June 8 to begin working with SONNY TRUELOVE of STL Studios.
You can download the full EP for free on bandcamp at:
https://guardianband.bandcamp.com/releases
You can find them on facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/Guardianbandau
Music Video Link:
http://youtu.be/n-aR1emx190
The band consists of:
Anthony Antoun - Guitar
Jeff Wu - Guitar
Jackson Grace - Bass
Joe Graham - Drums
Jordan Neander - Vocals
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3) A technical metal band from Boise, Idaho.
4) A Hardcore band from Texas.
5) Dubstep artist dj Guardian.
6) Group of young Australians who remix songs that are influential to them
Break Me Down
Guardian Lyrics
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With a rack and a humpback elf
Then I sewed together all the glory I'd collected
To immortalize my good self
Thought I'd build me a better Frankenstein
But the monster turned on me
No slobbering torchlit pitchfork mob
Could ever kill this vanity
I'm ready
Break me down
Won't you break me down
Made me a really monumental monument
I set each shiny brick
And I grew so high a jet flew by
And the fumes sort of made me sick
If my Father shaped the universe
Then why do I still insist
On playing god when I'm a fraud
I'm a certified narcissist
You fashioned every part of me
I'm ready
Break me down
Break me down
Do what you do to me
I know you see through me
Break me down
ECCLESIASTES 1:2 -PROVERBS 8:13 - PROVERBS 11:2
The lyrics of "Break Me Down" present a reflection on the dangers of vanity and the consequences of trying to play God. The singer describes his attempt to create a perfect version of himself, combining all the best elements of his character and achievements, but this self-aggrandizement only leads to his downfall. The metaphor of building a Frankenstein monster that ultimately turns on its creator symbolizes the destructive force of excessive pride and hubris. The singer pleads for God to break him down, to expose his flaws and bring him back to humility.
The lyrics also make references to the biblical book of Ecclesiastes and Proverbs. Ecclesiastes 1:2 starts with "Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity", emphasizing the futility of striving for self-glory. Proverbs 8:13 states that "the fear of the Lord is hatred of evil; Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate," warning against the dangers of pride and self-importance. Lastly, Proverbs 11:2 reads "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom," reinforcing the idea that true wisdom can only come from a humble heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Bought me a bargain basement laboratory
I acquired a cheap and low-quality place to conduct experiments
With a rack and a humpback elf
In this laboratory, I had a shelf and an assistant with physical deformities
Then I sewed together all the glory I'd collected
I combined all of my personal achievements to create something great
To immortalize my good self
I wanted to preserve and glorify my own image forever
Thought I'd build me a better Frankenstein
I had the intention of creating something greater than the famous monster Frankenstein
But the monster turned on me
Unfortunately, my creation went against me and became a source of trouble
No slobbering torchlit pitchfork mob
No angry villagers with torches and pitchforks could have stopped my vanity and arrogance
Could ever kill this vanity
My ego would never allow me to be stopped or brought down by others
Lord, you made every part of me
I recognize that God created every aspect of who I am
I'm ready
I am prepared to acknowledge my flaws and to change
Break me down
I am willing to be humbled and exposed for my true self
Made me a really monumental monument
I built a huge and impressive monument to myself
I set each shiny brick
I carefully placed each individual brick to construct the monument
And I grew so high a jet flew by
It became so tall that airplanes passed overhead
And the fumes sort of made me sick
The pride and arrogance associated with my monument caused me discomfort and unease
If my Father shaped the universe
I acknowledge that God is the creator of the entire universe
Then why do I still insist
Despite this knowledge, I still have the tendency to believe I am in control
On playing god when I'm a fraud
I try to act like God, but in reality, I am fraudulent and a liar
I'm a certified narcissist
I have an excessive preoccupation with myself, and it has been confirmed
You fashioned every part of me
I accept that God created every aspect of my being, including my flaws
Do what you do to me
I am willing to be changed and transformed by God to become a better person
I know you see through me
I understand that God knows the true nature of my heart and motives
Break me down
I am willing to be humbled and exposed for my true self
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.