The first snippet of the song was uploaded to his Instagram on March 31st, 2021
all i can see
Guardin Lyrics
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I wish I had anyone to save me
But I ain′t like them (like them)
I'm just a nightmare in the making
I pray that this ends
That the Baphomet will take me
Away from loose ends (loose)
′Cause I'm not to be forsaken
Maybe its a part of me, the anxiety
But the funny thing is it's all I can see
And it lies to me, fucking blinding me
While I honestly just
Feel like I′m on drugs
Even though I don′t even take 'em
It′s fucking me up
Ride these highs to feel complacent
It's like I′m on drugs
I hide sometimes so I feel safe from
The pain in my gut
Yeah, it's fucking me up
Feels like I′m on drugs, yeah
I should dive in (I should dive in)
Swim to the surface when I'm stable
Let's skip the pretend (let′s skip the pretend)
′Cause this life is not a fable
This story don't end (this story don′t end)
'Til I′m hooked to all these cables
And start to see red (and start to see red)
As they lie me on the table
Maybe it's the start of things
Something I can′t see
It's beyond a dream, an advisory
And it lies to me, fucking blinding me
When I honestly just
Feel like I'm on drugs
Even though I don′t even take ′em
It's fucking me up
Ride these highs to feel complacent
It′s like I'm on drugs
I hide sometimes so I feel safe from
The pain in my gut
Yeah, it′s fucking me up
Somebody wake me
'Cause life is a daydream
And I′m wasting time with you
So many faces
Yeah, I'm losing patience
And I'm stuck on loving you
Feels like I′m on drugs
Yeah, feels like I′m on drugs
Feels like I'm on drugs
Feels like I′m on drugs
Yeah, yeah
The song "All I Can See" by Guardin is a deeply personal and introspective piece that delves into the artist's struggles with anxiety and feelings of isolation. The song opens with the lyrics "I wish I had friends, I wish I had anyone to save me," expressing a deep-seated desire for companionship and support from others. However, Guardin recognizes that he is not like others, feeling like a "nightmare in the making" and ultimately resigned to the fact that he is "not to be forsaken." The second verse contrasts the high and low emotions experienced by the artist, describing the feeling of being on drugs without actually taking them. He admits to hiding sometimes to feel safe from the pain in his gut, suggesting that he has unresolved emotional issues that he struggles to deal with.
Guardin then turns to contemplating the future and the uncertainty it brings. He acknowledges that something beyond his control is happening - "maybe it's the start of things, something I can't see" - and that it is "fucking blinding" him. But even in this anxious state of mind, Guardin ultimately seeks to face his fears head-on, declaring that "this story don't end 'til I'm hooked to all these cables."
Through its detailed exploration of anxiety and emotional pain, "All I Can See" speaks to the profound sense of isolation and fear that many people experience at some point in their lives. Guardin's honest and personal lyrics capture the intense emotions of this experience, ultimately expressing a desire for growth and self-discovery in the face of these struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I had friends
I desire companionship and social connections
I wish I had anyone to save me
I long for someone who can rescue me from my adversities
But I ain′t like them (like them)
I am different from others around me
I'm just a nightmare in the making
I am constantly brewing chaos and disturbance around me
I pray that this ends
I wish for the situation that I am in to come to a close
That the Baphomet will take me
I hope for an escape through death or supernatural forces
Away from loose ends (loose)
I desire to be rid of unfinished and unresolved matters
′Cause I'm not to be forsaken
I do not deserve to be abandoned or left behind
Maybe it's a part of me, the anxiety
It is possible that my anxiety is a constituent part of my being
But the funny thing is it's all I can see
Ironically, my anxiety is the only thing occupying my mind
And it lies to me, fucking blinding me
My anxiety misleads me and obscures my judgment heavily
While I honestly just feel like I′m on drugs
I feel like I am under the influence of narcotics without actually taking any
Even though I don′t even take 'em
Despite not indulging in drugs, I still experience their effects
It's fucking me up
It is causing me significant distress and harm
Ride these highs to feel complacent
I chase after positive feelings to achieve a sense of satisfaction
I hide sometimes so I feel safe from
I turn to seclusion to escape from
The pain in my gut
The emotional or psychological distress that I experience
I should dive in (I should dive in)
I should fully immerse myself
Swim to the surface when I'm stable
I should surface only when I have gained stability
Let's skip the pretend (let′s skip the pretend)
Let us avoid any pretense or deceit
′Cause this life is not a fable
Because reality is not a fictitious tale
This story don't end (this story don′t end)
I am still in the middle of my own narrative
'Til I′m hooked to all these cables
Until I am attached to various devices and apparatus
And start to see red (and start to see red)
And until I begin to lose control
As they lie me on the table
As I am subjected to medical or surgical procedures
Maybe it's the start of things
It is possible that this is only the beginning
Something I can′t see
There may be underlying factors or hidden aspects beyond my understanding
It's beyond a dream, an advisory
It is more than a mere dream, it serves as a warning or guidance
And it lies to me, fucking blinding me
My anxiety still deceives me, making it difficult for me to perceive reality clearly
When I honestly just feel like I'm on drugs
Despite being sober, I experience sensations similar to those caused by drugs
Somebody wake me
I need someone to snap me out of this state
'Cause life is a daydream
Life seems unreal, like a fleeting daydream
And I'm wasting time with you
I am not using my time with you efficiently or to my advantage
So many faces
I interact with numerous people and personalities
Yeah, I'm losing patience
I am running out of tolerance and endurance
And I'm stuck on loving you
I find myself fixated on feelings of love towards you
Feels like I'm on drugs
I experience sensations and emotions similar to being under the influence of narcotics
Yeah, feels like I'm on drugs
Yes, indeed, I feel as if I am on drugs
Feels like I'm on drugs
I continue to experience drug-like sensations
Feels like I′m on drugs
It is hard to shake off the feeling that I am under the influence of drugs
Yeah, yeah
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Writer(s): Nicholas Michael Furlong, Nicholas Kerr-carpenter
Contributed by Mateo P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Guardin
lyrics
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i wish i had friends
i wish i had anyone to save me
but i ain’t like them
i’m just a nightmare in the making
i pray that this ends
that the baphomet will take me
away from loose ends
cause i’m not to be forsaken
maybe it’s a part of me
the anxiety
but the funny thing
is it’s all i can see
& it lies to me
fucking blinding me
when i honestly just
feel like i’m on drugs
even though i don’t even take em
it’s fuckin’ me up
ride these highs to feel complacent
it’s like i’m on drugs
i hide sometimes so i feel safe from
the pain in my gut
yeah it’s fucking me up
feels like i’m on drugs
i should dive in
swim to the surface when i’m stable
let’s skip the pretend
cause this life is not a fable
this story don’t end
till i’m hooked to all these cables
& start to see red
as they lie me on the table
maybe it’s the start of things
something i can’t see
it’s beyond a dream
an advisory
& it lies to me
fucking blinding me
when i honestly just
feel like i’m on drugs
even though i don’t even take em
it’s fuckin’ me up
ride these highs to feel complacent
it’s like i’m on drugs
i hide sometimes so i feel safe from
the pain in my gut
it’s fucking me up
feels like i’m on drugs
somebody wake me
cause life is a daydream
& i’m wasting time with you
so many faces
yeah i’m losing patience
& i’m stuck on loving you
feels like i’m on drugs (x4)
Guardin
lyrics
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i wish i had friends
i wish i had anyone to save me
but i ain’t like them
i’m just a nightmare in the making
i pray that this ends
that the baphomet will take me
away from loose ends
cause i’m not to be forsaken
maybe it’s a part of me
the anxiety
but the funny thing
is it’s all i can see
& it lies to me
fucking blinding me
when i honestly just
feel like i’m on drugs
even though i don’t even take em
it’s fuckin’ me up
ride these highs to feel complacent
it’s like i’m on drugs
i hide sometimes so i feel safe from
the pain in my gut
yeah it’s fucking me up
feels like i’m on drugs
i should dive in
swim to the surface when i’m stable
let’s skip the pretend
cause this life is not a fable
this story don’t end
till i’m hooked to all these cables
& start to see red
as they lie me on the table
maybe it’s the start of things
something i can’t see
it’s beyond a dream
an advisory
& it lies to me
fucking blinding me
when i honestly just
feel like i’m on drugs
even though i don’t even take em
it’s fuckin’ me up
ride these highs to feel complacent
it’s like i’m on drugs
i hide sometimes so i feel safe from
the pain in my gut
it’s fucking me up
feels like i’m on drugs
somebody wake me
cause life is a daydream
& i’m wasting time with you
so many faces
yeah i’m losing patience
& i’m stuck on loving you
feels like i’m on drugs (x4)
malihiiiha
HI i think you are cool bean
Blizzard
@malihiiiha i think YOU are a cool bean
ツBirthsquirt
Great lyrics dude, among the best of your recent songs, keep it up
Rae
I feel like I needed this in my life
Lost Emotions
Thank you for the lyrics sm love being able to know the lyrics are waiting in the comment section of a Guardin drop
Guardin
to anyone wondering/asking, this isn’t a direction i plan on taking my music sonically. we’ve been sitting on this song for two years now & have been waiting for the right time to drop it. if you’re not diggin’ this one, just wait for the next release. thank y’all for all the love & support nonetheless <3
CabumG
I really like it :)
luv lol
I fw it 🧃
cole
regardless, this one is amazing!