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
Harder Than It Seems
Guardian Lyrics
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TO A HARLOT CITY'S HARD EMBRACE -
SEEKING WHAT'S BEEN ADVERTISED -
ALL THE LIFE THAT'S BEEN DENIED-
A FEVER BURNS IN EVERY JOINT-
A PLEA IN EVERY NEEDLEPOINT-
COMMUNION -
CAN YOU HAVE A PERFECT LOVER WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING LOVE?
AND I UNDERSTAND THAT SIMPLE TRUTH IS DEEPER THAN IS WIDE -
STILL I KNOW...
SOMETIMES ITS HARDER THAN IT SEEMS-
SOMETIMES ITS HARDER THAN IT SEEMS-
MYSTERY GIRL WALKS ALONE-
THROUGH THE DOORS A HUNDRED OFFERINGS MADE -
HEAR THE ECHO, TOUCH THE WOOD -
AS A DEEPER LONGING LONGS FOR GOOD...
AND AS THE CANDLE LEAVES YOUR HAND -
FEEL THE WARMTH AND UNDERSTAND -
COMMUNION -
CAN YOU HAVE A PERFECT LOVER WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING LOVE?
CAN YOU SEE A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITHOUT SEEKING WHAT YOU HIDE?
AND I UNDERSTAND THAT SIMPLE TRUTH IS DEEPER THAN IS WIDE-
STILL I KNOW…
SOMETIMES IT HARDER THAN IT SEEMS-
SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS-
AND YOU'RE WANTING TO BELIEVE-
SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS -
SHAME IS LIKE A BLISTER EVERY STEP WILL MAKE IT WORSE -
AND THE VESSELS OF YOUR GREAT ESCAPE HAVE ALL BUT DISAPPEARED -
AND YOU HEAR THE SAVIOR CALL YOU TO A LIFE BEYOND YOUR MEANS
AND I KNOW EVEN A SIMPLE FAITH IS HARDER THAN IT SEEMS- IT SEEMS-
CAN YOU HAVE A PERFECT LOVER WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING LOVE?
CAN YOU SEE A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITHOUT SEEKING WHAT YOU HIDE?
AND I UNDERSTAND THAT SIMPLE TRUTH IS DEEPER THAN IS WIDE-
STILL I KNOW
SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS-
SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS-
AND YOU'RE WANTING TO BELIEVE -
SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS -
The lyrics of Guardian's song "Harder Than It Seems" tell the story of a mysterious girl who is seeking something that has been denied to her in her life. She runs away to a city of harlots, hoping to find what she's been looking for, but she discovers that the reality is not as glamorous as advertised. She's left with a fever burning in every joint, and a plea in every needlepoint. As she walks alone through the city, she's confronted with a deeper longing for goodness that she cannot ignore.
The song then poses a series of questions: can you have a perfect lover without understanding love? Can you see a brighter future without seeking what you hide? The singer acknowledges that the simple truth is deeper than it seems, yet he knows that sometimes it's harder than it seems to find that truth. Shame is like a blister that only gets worse with every step, and the pathways for escape have all but disappeared. Even with the savior calling her to a life beyond her means, having faith is harder than it seems.
Ultimately, the song is a message of hope to anyone who is struggling through life's challenges. The singer acknowledges that it's not easy to find meaning and purpose, but he urges listeners to keep pushing forward and seeking the truth, even when it seems impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
MYSTERY GIRL RUNS AWAY
An unknown girl is running away from something
TO A HARLOT CITY'S HARD EMBRACE
She is seeking refuge in a city known for prostitution
SEEKING WHAT'S BEEN ADVERTISED
She is looking for something that she has seen or heard about
ALL THE LIFE THAT'S BEEN DENIED
She has been deprived of a fulfilling life and is searching for it
A FEVER BURNS IN EVERY JOINT
She is consumed by an intense desire for something
A PLEA IN EVERY NEEDLEPOINT
Her desperation is evident in every action she takes
COMMUNION
Connection with a higher power or entity is sought
CAN YOU HAVE A PERFECT LOVER WITHOUT UNDERSTANDING LOVE?
One cannot have a truly perfect partner without knowing and understanding love
CAN YOU SEE A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITHOUT SEEKING WHAT YOU HIDE?
We cannot have a better future without confronting and working on our inner struggles and hidden issues
AND I UNDERSTAND THAT SIMPLE TRUTH IS DEEPER THAN IS WIDE - STILL I KNOW...
Although we know that truth is simple, it is often hard to accept and act upon
SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS -
The journey to find what we seek can be difficult and fraught with obstacles
MYSTERY GIRL WALKS ALONE
The girl is on a lonely journey with no one to help or guide her
THROUGH THE DOORS A HUNDRED OFFERINGS MADE
She is bombarded with many tempting options along the way
HEAR THE ECHO, TOUCH THE WOOD
She senses the presence of something beyond herself, possibly a religious experience
AS A DEEPER LONGING LONGS FOR GOOD...
She has a deep desire for goodness and fulfillment
AND AS THE CANDLE LEAVES YOUR HAND - FEEL THE WARMTH AND UNDERSTAND - COMMUNION
As she lets go of control and seeks connection with a higher power, she feels warmth and understanding
AND YOU'RE WANTING TO BELIEVE
She wants to have faith in something greater than herself
SHAME IS LIKE A BLISTER EVERY STEP WILL MAKE IT WORSE
The shame and guilt she carries is a constant burden that only grows with every move she makes
AND THE VESSELS OF YOUR GREAT ESCAPE HAVE ALL BUT DISAPPEARED
The options that once seemed like a way out are no longer available
AND YOU HEAR THE SAVIOR CALL YOU TO A LIFE BEYOND YOUR MEANS
She hears a call to something better, but it seems out of reach
AND I KNOW EVEN A SIMPLE FAITH IS HARDER THAN IT SEEMS- IT SEEMS-
Believing in something higher and better can be challenging, even when the concept is simple
SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS -
The path to a better life can be a difficult one
AND YOU'RE WANTING TO BELIEVE - SOMETIMES IT'S HARDER THAN IT SEEMS -
The desire to believe in something better can be hindered by the challenges that arise
Contributed by Arianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.