He first started uploading his instrumental music to Soundcloud in 2014 before releasing "hydroponic" on February 6, 2016, which contains Nick's vocals.
In 2017, guardin released his first official album "lacuna", which has a blend of emo with a modern hip hop sound. Earlier that same year, "Demons in My Orbit" was released, which was one of his first big hits, receiving over 20.4 million plays.
Since then he has released various singles, music videos, eps and mixtapes, along with doing many collaborations, such as with MCR's Ray Toro, Against The Current, convolk, and Sewerperson.
bad luck
Guardin Lyrics
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Drank too much, my minds outta place
This long walk home, I hope I can make it
Make it make it
It was the night i never felt so alive
Then you crossed my mind
I tried to leave you behind
Kept out of reach and unkind
So my pulse will rise
As I look into those eyes and I know
I don't wanna go where
You're always chasing
Leave me to the road as I start erasing
Everything I know, it's yours for the taking
Take it take it
Walking all alone, my feet start to ache
This party isn't over until I say it's
Over and I'm over you when I'm waking
Waking waking
Waking up to the sun
The stars don't know where I've been
Bad luck is all that I know
Bad luck is all that I am
Waking up to the sun
The stars don't know where I've been
Bad luck is all that I know
Bad luck is all that I am
Waking up to the sun
The stars don't know where I've been
Bad luck is all that I know
Bad luck is all that I am
Bad luck is all that I am
Bad luck is all that I am
Bad luck is all that I am
Bad luck is all that I am
I don't wanna go where
You're always chasing
Leave me to the road as I start erasing
Everything I know, it's yours for the taking
Take it take it
Walking all alone, my feet start to ache
This party isn't over until I say it's
Over and I'm over you when I'm waking
Waking waking
The lyrics of Guardin's song "bad luck" depict a sense of disorientation and emotional struggle. The opening lines describe a scene where the singer is in a state of inebriation, with their thoughts scattered and feeling out of place. The act of flicking ash from a strawberry blunt to the pavement suggests a disregard for their surroundings and a sense of detachment. The mention of a long walk home emphasizes the physical and emotional distance the singer feels, hoping they can navigate their way back both physically and mentally.
The following verses delve into a moment of introspection as the singer reflects on a past encounter that left them feeling alive yet conflicted. The imagery of trying to leave someone behind, only for them to remain unreachable and unkind, conveys a sense of longing and frustration. The mention of rising pulse and looking into the other person's eyes suggests a deep emotional impact and a struggle with moving on.
The repetition of the refrain "Waking up to the sun / The stars don't know where I've been" reinforces a theme of feeling lost and disconnected from the world around them. The repeated assertion that "Bad luck is all that I know / Bad luck is all that I am" highlights a pervasive sense of negativity and a belief in one's own unfortunate circumstances. This sense of being defined by bad luck reinforces the singer's feelings of hopelessness and resignation.
Overall, the lyrics of "bad luck" by Guardin capture a sense of emotional turmoil, confusion, and a desire to break free from negative cycles. The repeated references to walking alone, erasing the past, and waking up to start anew suggest a longing for change and a struggle to overcome the weight of past experiences. The imagery and emotions conveyed in the song paint a vivid picture of inner turmoil and the journey towards self-discovery and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Strawberry blunt ash flicked to the pavement
Disposing of a used blunt by flicking the ash onto the ground
Drank too much, my minds outta place
Feeling disoriented due to excessive drinking
This long walk home, I hope I can make it
Expressing uncertainty about being able to reach home during a long walk
Make it make it
Reiterating the desire to successfully complete the journey home
It was the night i never felt so alive
Describing a memorable night filled with excitement
Then you crossed my mind
Thinking about someone specific
I tried to leave you behind
Attempting to move on from a past relationship
But of course you hide
Acknowledging the elusive nature of the individual in thought
Kept out of reach and unkind
Portraying the person as inaccessible and harsh
So my pulse will rise
Experiencing an increase in heart rate due to emotions
As I look into those eyes and I know
Gaining insight or understanding by observing someone's eyes
Waking up to the sun
Rising in the morning as sunlight enters the room
The stars don't know where I've been
Feeling disconnected from the universe and its celestial bodies
Bad luck is all that I know
Believing that misfortune is a consistent theme in life
Bad luck is all that I am
Internalizing bad luck as a defining characteristic
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Guardin
lyrics
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strawberry blunt ash flicked to the pavement
drank too much my minds outta place
this long walk home i hope i can make it
make it
make it
twas the night
i never felt so alive
then you crossed my mind
i tried to leave you behind
but of course you hide
kept out of reach & unkind
so my pulse will rise
as i look into those eyes
and i know
i don't wanna go where you're always chasing
leave me to the road as i start erasing
everything i know it's yours for the taking
take it
take it
walking all alone my feet start to ache
this party isn't over until i say it's
over and i'm over you when i'm waking
waking
waking
waking up to the sun
the stars don't know where i've been
bad luck is all that i know
bad luck is all that i am
i don't wanna go where you're always chasing
leave me to the road as i start erasing
everything i know it's yours for the taking
take it
take it
walking all alone my feet start to ache
this party isn't over until i say it's
over and i'm over you when i'm waking
waking
waking
Guardin
lyrics
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strawberry blunt ash flicked to the pavement
drank too much my minds outta place
this long walk home i hope i can make it
make it
make it
twas the night
i never felt so alive
then you crossed my mind
i tried to leave you behind
but of course you hide
kept out of reach & unkind
so my pulse will rise
as i look into those eyes
and i know
i don't wanna go where you're always chasing
leave me to the road as i start erasing
everything i know it's yours for the taking
take it
take it
walking all alone my feet start to ache
this party isn't over until i say it's
over and i'm over you when i'm waking
waking
waking
waking up to the sun
the stars don't know where i've been
bad luck is all that i know
bad luck is all that i am
i don't wanna go where you're always chasing
leave me to the road as i start erasing
everything i know it's yours for the taking
take it
take it
walking all alone my feet start to ache
this party isn't over until i say it's
over and i'm over you when i'm waking
waking
waking
Lacuna
You dont have a bad song dude 💚👽💚👽💚 we're glad you give us these amazing songs :)
osbeo
I love you so much. So influential and inspiring to me. You have helped me cope and saved me so may times. I can't wait to see you for the 2nd time on tour. Last cleveland was awesome before covid
Lily Kingston
I love what you did at the end ...that whole song is a smash hit 💖
Sean
🖤🖤🖤
Anthony Griego
Another banger good sir keep it up!!!
nerds
Been waiting for this song for months. I can already tell this man won’t disappoint!
update: been on repeat ever since it dropped
ImKindOfSleepy
Is it still tho
Spec1ops616
I really needed this tonight thank you Nick it means the world u show ur art with us This is perfect all of what u do is 🖤 thank you so much
dog in boat
Spec your pfp is REALLY concerning!!!!! Are you okay??