Guardian Angel
The Telling were an L.A. based 90s duo consisting of Sheri and Don Swanson.… Read Full Bio ↴The Telling were an L.A. based 90s duo consisting of Sheri and Don Swanson. Their first self titled EP contained Ghost of Toyko, which caught the interest of KCRW DJ Tom Schnabal at the time. This led to a record contract with Music West Records out of San Raphael CA. Their first full length CD; Blue Solitaire, featuring the opening track True Gold, received heavy rotation on KTWV and other like stations around the country and was supported by a video. At the time, the reigning king of new age; George Winston, supported the album by playing piano on the final track, "A Mile Of Broken Stone". Although the CD reportedly sold over 35,000 units, the Label folded not long afterwards.
A third CD, "Glimmer Field" was released on the duo's own label a few years later before the duo dissolved.
Today Don Swanson has a solo career not so dissimilar in sound, but now with the added influence of Brazilian music. donswansonmusic.com

Guardian Angel
The Telling Lyrics


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Try to believe in this thing
There's a guardian in the wings.
I know you feel all alone
Words can hurt like sticks and stones.
Come and look this way
I wish you could hear me say
I've been in all your lonely days.
I'm your guardian angel
I'll always be with you
I'm your guardian angel
And when you fall, I'm around
When you cry, I know the sounds
Don't be afraid, I'll set you free
When you need love, think of me
Come and look this way
I wish you could hear me say
I've been in all your lonely days.
I'm your guardian angel
I'll always be with you




I'm your guardian angel
Additional guitar - Carl Verheyen

Overall Meaning

The Telling's song "Guardian Angel" is a comforting and encouraging song in which the singer reassures the listener of the presence of a guardian angel watching over them. The opening lines urge the listener to believe in something greater and trust that a guardian is always present to help them. The second line "There's a guardian in the wings" suggests that the protector is always nearby, waiting to offer comfort and guidance in difficult times.


The pre-chorus acknowledges the pain and isolation the listener may be feeling, with the line "Words can hurt like sticks and stones". However, the chorus offers a message of hope, with the repeated phrase "I'm your guardian angel, I'll always be with you". This line is particularly powerful as it offers the listener a sense of security and reminds them that they are not alone.


The bridge offers a reminder that the guardian angel is always present, even in times of distress. The lyrics "When you fall, I'm around, when you cry, I know the sounds" reinforce the sense that the protector is aware of the listener's struggles and is always there to offer support. The song concludes with a final message of reassurance and comfort, urging the listener not to be afraid and to trust that they will always be kept safe and loved.


Line by Line Meaning

Try to believe in this thing
Encouraging the listener to have faith in the existence of a guardian angel.


There's a guardian in the wings.
Assuring that there is always a guardian angel to protect and watch over the listener.


I know you feel all alone
Acknowledging that the listener may be going through a difficult time.


Words can hurt like sticks and stones.
Reminding that words can be hurtful and have a lasting impact on one's emotional well-being.


Come and look this way
Inviting the listener to pay attention and notice their surroundings.


I wish you could hear me say
Expressing the desire to communicate with the listener and offer support.


I've been in all your lonely days.
Reassuring that the guardian angel has always been present during times of solitude and distress.


I'm your guardian angel
Affirming the role of the guardian angel in the listener's life.


I'll always be with you
Promising to never leave the listener's side.


And when you fall, I'm around
Promising to be present to help the listener get back up when they stumble.


When you cry, I know the sounds
Assuring that the guardian angel can sense when the listener is crying and feels their pain.


Don't be afraid, I'll set you free
Encouraging the listener to let go of their fears and trust in the guardian angel's guidance.


When you need love, think of me
Reminding that the guardian angel is a source of love and comfort.




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Comments from YouTube:

Charlemagne

I found this one in Colorado springs. I definitely fell in love with this ❤️ this so many years 1991

TheRadioAteMyTV

@Charlemagne Well it was on a budget of nothing and just me and my friends. It's no way an official video, just a fan made one.

I am happy to hear they are on spotify and still getting attention. Last time I checked they were living in Pasadena but who knows now. You should check out the other couple called Secret Garden, their stuff is really nice too, but orchestrated with a little synth.

Charlemagne

I wish they did a better job at the video. It could have been more mysterious.

Charlemagne

@TheRadioAteMyTV they sound so eternal. Spotify does not have this song. But the telling is on Spotify , there is a few good songs.

TheRadioAteMyTV

They are a wonderful team of music makers. I was just listening to them when your response came through. Kind of cool.

Isimauk

years trying to find this tune...thanks

katuroo

thanks for uploading... sound isn't right though, some kind of vibration

Elena Amanidou fairygirl

And when you fall, I'm around...

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