Your Man
Guards Lyrics
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Haunted close ,too close
No matter what I do
It's always pushing through
I ,I wanna be your man
I'll do all I can
I wanna be your man
I will never hold you back
I'll keep you right on track
No matter what you do
I'll be there with you
I ,I wanna be your man
I'll do all I can
I wanna be your man
I ,I wanna be your man
I'll do all I can
I wanna be your man
I ,I wanna be your man
I'll do all I can
I wanna be your man
Well I'm , I'm haunted by a ghost
I hear it coming close
No matter what I do
It's always pushing through
The Guards' song, "Your Man," is a love song that talks about the haunting presence of a ghost that always seems to be there, lurking in the background. The singer is consumed with the desire to be the love interest's man and promises to do all he can to be there for her. However, he is constantly reminded of the past, which has followed him, and he can't shake it off. The repetition of the chorus, "I wanna be your man, I'll do all I can," emphasizes the singer's dedication to being the person who will always be there for the love interest, through thick and thin.
The imagery of a haunting presence emphasizes the idea that past hurts can't always be forgotten, but there is someone there to help heal old wounds. The ghost represents the past, and though it's always there, the singer is determined to move on and be present for someone else. It's a powerful sentiment that speaks to the idea that relationships are about letting go of the past and making a commitment to the future, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm, I'm haunted by a ghost
I am being haunted by a past memory or experience that I cannot seem to escape from.
Haunted close ,too close
The ghost is haunting me so closely that it feels like it is always with me and is overwhelming.
No matter what I do
I have tried everything to shake off this haunting feeling but nothing seems to work.
It's always pushing through
The haunting feeling is persistent and won't let me escape it.
I ,I wanna be your man
Despite my haunting past, I want to commit and be there for you.
I'll do all I can
I promise to put in all my efforts into this relationship and make it work.
I will never hold you back
I will never be the reason for holding you back from your goals and ambitions.
I'll keep you right on track
I will support you and help you stay on course towards achieving your dreams.
I hear it coming close
The haunting feeling is getting stronger and more intense and I can sense it coming closer to me.
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