Guardian Angel
Stephen Stills & Neil Young Lyrics
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Watching over you, yes
Better mind your ways
Just might leave on you
In the darkness
Who else is really with you?
Only you alone
When there's no more time
And nothing left to do
Who will hear you?
Who will hear your heart?
Your guardian angel, yeah
Who are these kindred spirits?
Would you know them
If they stood in front of you?
They come below
The longing beseech at you
Trying to telephone
Someone might listen for a while
When there's no more time
And nothing left to do
Who will hear you?
Who will hear your heart?
Your guardian angel, yeah
When a passing stranger
Looks away from you
An uneasy feeling
Starts coming over you
Somebody watching somewhere
Maybe today it's you
Comes a desperate urge to run
Guardian angel, where are you?
When there's no more time
And nothing left to do
Who will hear you?
Who will hear your heart?
Your guardian angel, yeah
The lyrics of Stephen Stills and Neil Young's song 'Guardian Angel' explore the theme of loneliness and searching for a sense of security and comfort in life. The song begins by presenting the idea of a 'guardian angel' watching over the listener, suggesting that they need to be cautious and mindful of their actions, as their angel might leave them in the darkness if they misbehave. This highlights the fear and uncertainty associated with being alone and unprotected.
The song continues by questioning the listener's relationships with others, asking if anyone else is truly with them or if they are alone. The lyrics reflect the idea that we all have to live with ourselves all the time, and when there's no more time and nothing left to do, who will be there to hear our hearts? This feeling of isolation is emphasized by the idea that even our 'kindred spirits' might be strangers to us.
Overall, 'Guardian Angel' is a reflection on the human condition and our search for meaning and companionship in life. It highlights our fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities, but also suggests that we all have a guardian angel watching over us if we choose to believe in the concept.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a guardian angel
There's someone always watching out for you
Watching over you, yes
They're not just watching, they're protecting you
Better mind your ways
You need to stay on the right path
Just might leave on you
If you don't listen, they might give up on you
In the darkness
Even in the toughest times
Who else is really with you?
Do you really have anyone else?
Only you alone
You're the only one looking out for yourself
Got to live with you all the time
You're stuck with yourself, for better or worse
When there's no more time
When it's too late
And nothing left to do
When there are no more options
Who will hear you?
Who will listen to you then?
Who will hear your heart?
Who will truly understand you?
Your guardian angel, yeah
Your protector and guide
Who are these kindred spirits?
Who are the people you can truly count on?
Would you know them
Do you even recognize them?
If they stood in front of you?
If they were right there, would you see them?
They come below
They're out there, but you might not know it
The longing beseech at you
They're yearning for a connection with you
Trying to telephone
Reaching out to you, but it's not easy
Someone might listen for a while
Someone might hear them, but only briefly
When there's no more time
When it's too late
And nothing left to do
When there are no more options
Who will hear you?
Who will listen to you then?
Who will hear your heart?
Who will truly understand you?
Your guardian angel, yeah
Your protector and guide
When a passing stranger
When someone you don't know crosses your path
Looks away from you
When they ignore or reject you
An uneasy feeling
You start to feel uncomfortable or uneasy
Starts coming over you
The feeling becomes too intense to ignore
Somebody watching somewhere
Your guardian angel is still there, even if you can't see them
Maybe today it's you
Maybe today you're the one who needs their protection
Comes a desperate urge to run
You might feel like running away to escape your problems
Guardian angel, where are you?
You might start to doubt their presence
When there's no more time
When it's too late
And nothing left to do
When there are no more options
Who will hear you?
Who will listen to you then?
Who will hear your heart?
Who will truly understand you?
Your guardian angel, yeah
Your protector and guide
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