The Guardian
Sky Lyrics


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Written By: Antoine Sicotte / Anastasia Friedman

How could I've been such a fool, you know I
I fell for a man with a one way ticket to the moon
Now that you're no longer here
I ask myself if I would love where would I be?
Too young to be cynical
Life's an eternal highway
I'll see ya one day

If my thoughts can't reach you
There's a place where you can find me
If my words can't soothe you
I believe you will be forever guiding me
Oh, don't be too cruel on yourself
Cause life has a funny way of putting us to the test
You know the saying what will be will be
I'm quite confident on the results I see
Distance is the only thing between you and me
I must believe

He came into my world like a dream
And left wishing stars
At the edge of my sleep




How was I supposed to know
By the time I awoke he was already gone

Overall Meaning

In "The Guardian," Sky mourns a man who left her for the moon, a metaphorical representation of his hopes and dreams, but she finds solace in the idea that he will always be there to guide her. The lyrics are filled with regrets and what-ifs, as she wonders where she would be if he had stayed. Sky acknowledges that life is unpredictable and tests us, but she remains confident in the results she foresees. Even though physical distance separates them, she believes that they are still close and asks him not to be too hard on himself for leaving. Sky's vivid imagery of the man leaving wishing stars behind at the edge of her sleep paints the picture of a man that was once part of her world but is now gone. She is left to grapple with the reality of his departure and the realization that she may never see him again.


The repetitive chorus drives home the theme of separation and distance between Sky and the man who left. She acknowledges that thoughts and words may fail her in connecting them, but she clings to the belief that he will always guide her. The song's melancholic undertones are balanced with a sense of hope that they will meet again someday. "The Guardian" serves as a tribute to the cost of following one's dreams and the impact it can have on the people left behind.


Line by Line Meaning

How could I've been such a fool, you know I
I regret falling for someone who was not going to stay


I fell for a man with a one way ticket to the moon
I fell for someone who was only going to leave me and never return


Now that you're no longer here
Since you have left me


I ask myself if I would love where would I be?
I wonder where I would be if I had not fallen in love with you


Too young to be cynical
I am too young to be pessimistic about love


Life's an eternal highway
Life is a never-ending journey


I'll see ya one day
I hope to see you again someday


If my thoughts can't reach you
If you cannot hear my thoughts


There's a place where you can find me
Know that you can always find me somewhere


If my words can't soothe you
If my words cannot comfort you


I believe you will be forever guiding me
I believe that you will continue to guide me even though you are not physically here


Oh, don't be too cruel on yourself
Do not be too hard on yourself


Cause life has a funny way of putting us to the test
Life can be challenging and unpredictable


You know the saying what will be will be
You are familiar with the saying that the future is uncertain


I'm quite confident on the results I see
I am optimistic about what the future holds


Distance is the only thing between you and me
The only thing separating us is physical distance


I must believe
I must have faith that we will be together again


He came into my world like a dream
He entered my life magically


And left wishing stars
And left me with hope and desire


At the edge of my sleep
Right before I woke up


How was I supposed to know
How could I have predicted


By the time I awoke he was already gone
When I woke up, he was already gone




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