Wiedlin was part of the LA punk scene that spawned bands like X and The Dic… Read Full Bio ↴Wiedlin was part of the LA punk scene that spawned bands like X and The Dickies and went by the name "Jane Drano." As a member of The Go-Go's, she had a brief love affair with Specials and Fun Boy Three member Terry Hall. It was the ups and downs of this long-distance celebrity relationship with Hall that inspired the hit Go-Go's song "Our Lips Are Sealed". In 1983, Jane Wiedlin recorded "Cool Places" with the new wave band Sparks.

In 1984, Wiedlin was the first to leave The Go-Go's to pursue a solo career (largely because the group refused to let Wiedlin sing lead vocals on "Forget That Day" from the Talk Show album; it was one of many tunes that Wiedlin, a principal songwriter for the group, had authored). She released four solo albums, Jane Wiedlin (1985), Fur (1988) which included the top 10 hit single "Rush Hour", Tangled (1990), and Kissproof World (2000). She formed a punk band, froSTed (the unusual orthography coming from the fact Jane is a huge Star Trek fan), which released an album in 1995 to good reviews but poor promotion and sales. In addition to "Rush Hour," notable singles include "Blue Kiss," "Inside A Dream," and "World On Fire," the latter of which sported a semi-controversial video.

Wiedlin has done voice acting work, such as appearances on the animated program Mission Hill as Gwen, Andy's girlfriend, seemingly made out to be cooler and more mature than border-line deadbeat Andy. Jane appeared in the 1989 film "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" as Joan Of Arc.

After a successful tour and clearing of the animosity which had contributed to the original split, The Go-Go's reformed as a regular unit in 2000. The band released God Bless the Go-Go's in 2001, its first studio effort in 17 years.

Her track "Rush Hour" was recently remixed by a team of producers including James Hockley and Ed Lucas, as well as two un-named but "well known" music industry figures, under the moniker "SJB". The track was featured on the Ministry of Sound 2007 Annual.

Guardian Angel
Jane Wiedlin Lyrics

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Don't cry
I am here and I am strong
Don't hide your light
Got to learn to let it shine on
You've got everything inside
You need to survive
And I am here tonight
To be your guardian angel

I'll sing the world to sleep
Hold you close and keep you well
Watch the moon rise in the heat
Be your guardian angel

Secrets
You know they're safe with me
Regrets only
Keep you where you used to be
There is joy deep down inside
I see someone so alive
And that's why I'm here tonight
To be your guardian angel

I'll sing the world to sleep
Hold you close and keep you well
Watch the moon rise in the heat
Be your guardian angel

Think about it now
On such a warm, warm night
Shouldn't we fly, fly

I'll sing the world to sleep
Hold you close and keep you well
Watch the moon rise in the heat
Be your guardian angel

I'll sing the world to sleep
Hold you close and keep you well
Watch the moon rise in the heat
Be your guardian angel

Think about it now

Watch the moon rise
Be your guardian angel

Overall Meaning

In "Guardian Angel," Jane Wiedlin sings a message of reassurance and support to someone who is struggling. She urges the listener not to cry and reminds them that they are strong and have everything they need to survive inside of them. Wiedlin positions herself as a guardian angel figure, someone who will be there to offer comfort and protection. She is willing to hold the listener close and keep them well, and she promises to sing the world to sleep.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry
I am here for you even when things get tough.

I am here and I am strong
I am here with you and I will not falter.

Don't hide your light
Don't be afraid to show the world who you truly are.

Got to learn to let it shine on
You need to learn to let your true self shine and be free.

You've got everything inside
You are complete within yourself.

You need to survive
You have the strength to keep going.

And I am here tonight
I will be here with you tonight.

To be your guardian angel
I will protect you and guide you.

I'll sing the world to sleep
I'll soothe you and help you let go.

Hold you close and keep you well
I'll be there for you and make sure you're safe.

Watch the moon rise in the heat
I'll be with you through thick and thin.