Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994.… Read Full Bio ↴Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994. Like any other band, they started playing shows in their country. However, it wasn't until they started flying to California to play shows when they began to get international recognition. They created their own record label called Falafel Records, named after their favorite food. Eventually The Ataris came to hear of Useless ID's material. They liked it and offered to do a split EP under their previous record label, Kung Fu Records. Useless ID eventually got signed under Kung Fu Records themselves and have released three more subsequent records on that label. One of their songs, called "State of Fear", is featured in the Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2 compilation. In 2008, Suburban Home Records put out "The Lost Broken Bones", a solid 12 track album that hearkens back to the glory days of pop-punk, although it was darker, heavier and more aggressive than any of the band's previous efforts. Since 2011, the band has been signed to Fat Wreck Chords.

Band members:
* Yotam Ben Horin - Bass, Lead Vocals
* Ishay Berger - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
* Guy Carmel - Rhythm Guitar, Backup Vocals
* Yonatan Harpak - Drums, Percussion

Oh My Guard
Useless ID Lyrics

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Is this time the last one that you will hear from me, my friend
These words don't seem to pay off in shoes of hostility
It could be wrong what I'm saying, the real test hasn't arrived
I know if we break connections, it's only a matter of time

Till you find your way
Out of his life, back into mine for a day
I can't wait long

So be prepared
I might not be home when you drop by to say,
"Hi, I missed you."

Oh my guard
Broken hearts and misled feelings
Aren't welcome to this venue where I live

Now I miss you

Overall Meaning

The song "Oh My Guard" by Useless ID tells a story of a friendship that is in turmoil due to miscommunications and misunderstandings. The singer is uncertain if this will be the last time they speak to their friend and expresses frustration that their attempts to reconcile have not been fruitful. The singer acknowledges that their words may have come across as hostile but hopes that the true test of their friendship has not yet arrived. They fear that cutting off contact only leads to a matter of time before they reconnect.

The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's guardedness and their unwillingness to let broken hearts and misled feelings into their life. They have created a safe space for themselves and are cautious about who they allow in. Ultimately, despite their guard, they admit that they miss their friend.

The song touches on themes of miscommunication, friendship, and guarding oneself emotionally. It is a reflection on the fragility of relationships and the importance of communicating openly and honestly.

Line by Line Meaning

Is this time the last one that you will hear from me, my friend
Am I saying goodbye to our friendship forever?

These words don't seem to pay off in shoes of hostility
I don't think using angry words will solve anything.

It could be wrong what I'm saying, the real test hasn't arrived
Maybe I'm wrong, but I won't know until something happens.

I know if we break connections, it's only a matter of time
If we stop talking, we'll eventually end up drifting apart.

Till you find your way
Until you figure out what you really want.

Out of his life, back into mine for a day
Leave him and come spend time with me.

I can't wait long
I don't have much patience.

So be prepared
Just warning you ahead of time.

I might not be home when you drop by to say,
I might not be there to greet you.

"Hi, I missed you."
Even though I miss you too.

Oh my guard
I need to protect my heart.