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
Fear the Auctioneer
Guardian Lyrics
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GIMME ONE GIMME-
A REAL WHO'S WHO-
GIMME TWO, GIMME-
REAL ENVY-
GIMME THREE. GIMME-
BID AND SEE-
GIMME FOUR, GIMME-
DO I HEAR MORE? D-DO I HEAR MORE?
DO I HEAR MORE? D-DO I HEAR MORE?
I INSPECT-
GIMME FIVE, GIMME-
I ACQUIRE-
GIMME NINE GIMME-
I MONOGRAM-
GIMME TEN-GIMME-
THEREFORE I AM-
GIMME GIMME-
DO I HEAR MORE? D-DO I HEAR MORE?
DO I HEAR MORE? D-DO I HEAR MORE?
POWER SHOPPING-POWER TO THE GAVEL-
SOON YOUR PURCHASE POWER WILL UNRAVEL-
FEAR THE AUCTIONEER-
FEAR THE AUCTIONEER-
DO I HEAR MORE?
D-DO I HEAR MORE?
D-DO I HEAR MORE?
D-DO I HEAR MORE?-
CAUGHT RED-HANDED-
GIMME NINE GIMME-
IN THE ACT-
GIMME TEN GIMME-
GAVEL'S DROPPIN'-
ANYMORE? ANY-
CANT RETRACT-
ANYMORE? ANY-
SOLD TO THE MAN-SOLD TO THE MAN-
SOLD TO THE MAN-SOLD TO THE MAN-
SHOPPER BEWARE-
GIMME ONE GIMME-
BEFORE YOU BUY-
GIMME TWO, GIMME-
CHECK YOUR MOTIVE-
GIMME FOUR-GIMME-
LUST IS IN THE EYE-
GIMME GIMME GIMME-
DO I HEAR MORE? D-DO I HEAR MORE?
DO I HEAR MORE? D-DO I HEAR MORE?
DROP THE PRETENSE-PUT DOWN THE CHECKBOOK-
BUDDY, YOU JUST GOT HIT WITH THE "SOLD" LOOK-
FEAR THE AUCTIONEER-
FEAR THE AUCTIONEER -
NO TELLING HOW FAR YOU'LL GO
FEAR THE AUCTIONEER -
The song "Fear the Auctioneer" by Guardian highlights the dangerous allure of consumerism and materialism in modern society. The lyrics depict the auction house as a symbol of the capitalist system where individuals constantly crave and bid for material possessions, constantly seeking more and more. The auctioneer is portrayed as an enabler of this system, luring shoppers into the trap of "real envy" and encouraging them to bid higher and higher. The refrain of "Do I hear more?" reflects the constant demand for more, never being satisfied with what one already possesses.
The verses talk about the different stages of this obsession, from inspection to acquisition, to personalization through monogramming. These stages of consumption are presented as proof of existence, with the line "therefore I am" suggesting that material possessions define our worth. The repetition of "gimme" throughout the song reinforces this idea of consumerism as a never-ending cycle of wanting more.
The chorus warns against the dangers of this behavior, urging the listener to "fear the auctioneer" and to be wary of their own motivations when shopping. The lines "drop the pretense, put down the checkbook" suggest that the key to breaking free of this cycle is to be honest with oneself and to recognize the trap of materialism.
Overall, "Fear the Auctioneer" is a cautionary tale about the dangerous allure of consumerism, and an indictment of a society that places material possessions above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
REAL ACTION-
The auctioneer starts the bidding process.
GIMME ONE GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for the first bid.
A REAL WHO'S WHO-
The items up for bid are highly coveted and highly-priced luxury items.
GIMME TWO, GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a second bid.
REAL ENVY-
The items up for bid are highly coveted and highly-priced luxury items.
GIMME THREE. GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a third bid.
BID AND SEE-
The auctioneer is encouraging bidders to place bids and see what happens.
GIMME FOUR, GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a fourth bid.
DO I HEAR MORE? D-DO I HEAR MORE?
The auctioneer is asking if there are any more bidders or if someone wants to raise the bid.
I INSPECT-
The auctioneer has thoroughly inspected the item and deems it valuable.
GIMME FIVE, GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a fifth bid.
I ACQUIRE-
The auctioneer has successfully acquired the item for sale.
GIMME NINE GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a ninth bid.
I MONOGRAM-
The auctioneer has added their own monogram or branding to the item for sale.
GIMME TEN-GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a tenth bid.
THEREFORE I AM-
The auctioneer believes that their ownership of the item reflects their status.
GIMME GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for more bids.
POWER SHOPPING-POWER TO THE GAVEL-
The auctioneer has power over the bidding process and sale of the items.
SOON YOUR PURCHASE POWER WILL UNRAVEL-
The auctioneer warns that the bidders' purchasing power will dwindle as the bids increase.
FEAR THE AUCTIONEER-
The auctioneer wants the bidders to recognize their power and influence over the sale.
CAUGHT RED-HANDED-
The auctioneer has caught someone in the act of raising the bid.
IN THE ACT-
The auctioneer has caught someone in the act of raising the bid.
GIMME NINE GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a ninth bid.
GIMME TEN GIMME-
The auctioneer requests for a tenth bid.
GAVEL'S DROPPIN'-
The auctioneer is about to end the bidding process and close the sale.
ANYMORE? ANY-
The auctioneer is asking if there are any more bidders or if someone wants to raise the bid before the sale ends.
CANT RETRACT-
Bidders cannot retract their bids once the gavel drops and the sale is closed.
SOLD TO THE MAN-SOLD TO THE MAN-
The auctioneer has successfully sold the item to the highest bidder.
SHOPPER BEWARE-
The auctioneer wants shoppers to be cautious and aware of their own motives for bidding.
BEFORE YOU BUY-
The auctioneer is encouraging bidders to think before they buy and consider their motives for bidding.
CHECK YOUR MOTIVE-
The auctioneer is encouraging bidders to evaluate their own motives for bidding and whether it is worth it to them.
LUST IS IN THE EYE-
Bidders may be motivated by envy or desire for the item, rather than its actual value.
DROP THE PRETENSE-PUT DOWN THE CHECKBOOK-
The auctioneer is urging bidders to drop any pretenses or facades of being wealthy and spending beyond their means.
BUDDY, YOU JUST GOT HIT WITH THE "SOLD" LOOK-
The auctioneer has successfully sold the item and is giving the winning bidder a knowing look.
NO TELLING HOW FAR YOU'LL GO
Bidding can escalate quickly and lead to unexpected and unforeseen prices.
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.