Creature
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It's three o'clock, times running out
I rather sleep in than write all about
How I'm depressed, how to get out
'Cause I don't know shit I said, "Fuck it", and made it work out
I'm a mess (Mess), I guess (I guess)
But for some reason they stay impressed
I'm a pess- (Pess-) imist (Imist)
Optimism is something I miss
I kinda knew I'd be here all alone
But I never thought I'd do this shit
And do it on my own (Do it on my own)
Start writing, stop checkin' on your phone
My mind races at some paces that are
Currently unknown (Currently unknown)

I'm not stoned, well maybe just a bit
Hard to write a song if you don't take another hit
Cancel all your plans today, you're 'bout to write a hit
Probably fucking not, but you won't know unless you sit
Does the energy around you ever get (Around you ever get)
Inside your cerebellum,
Tell me everything is shit (Tell me everything is shit)
Sleep away the day again and call it
Fucking quits (And call it fucking quits)
An easel to present a thought about the
Way I live (Thought about the way I live)
2017 was the year that I thought
I'd kick (Year that I thought I'd kick)
The bucket underneath my feet and slide
Into the pit (Feet and slide into the pit)
Reach into the sky and said,
"The clouds are looking lit" (Said, "The clouds are looking lit")
But angels never die so I'ma respawn
Real quick, yeah (Respawn real quick)
Did this kid really name his album after his cat? (After his cat)
Does he smoke a lot and how's his mom
Feel 'bout that? (Mom feel 'bout that)
Dude, please check my music out,
My shit really slaps (Shit really slaps)
Fuck you, dickhead, why won't you DM me back? (DM me back)
Y'all really wanna work with me,
Well how about that? (How about that?)
These lines are real DM's that I'll
Never hit back (I'll never hit back)
I don't sell features so don't ask about that (Don't ask about that)
God, please don't hit me with another group chat

It's three o'clock, times running out
I rather sleep in than write all about
How I'm depressed, how to get out
'Cause I don't know shit I said, "Fuck it", and made it work out
I'm a mess (Mess), I guess (I guess)
But for some reason they stay impressed
I'm a pess- (Pess-) imist (Imist)
Optimism is something I miss
I kinda knew I'd be here all alone
But I never thought I'd do this shit
And do it on my own (Do it on my own)
Start writing, stop checkin' on your phone




My mind races at some paces that are
Currently unknown (Currently unknown)

Overall Meaning

Guardin's song "Creature" is a reflection on the artist's mental state and creative process. The song begins with Guardin feeling overwhelmed at three in the morning, questioning how he will write about his depression and how to get out of it. He admits to being a mess and a pessimist, missing the optimism he once had. Despite this, Guardin acknowledges that people are still impressed by his work, which is a source of encouragement for him to keep going.


Throughout the song, Guardin references his struggles with writing, often finding it hard to focus with his mind racing at an unknown pace. He also talks about the temptation to give up and sleep the day away, but reminds himself that he needs to sit down and write if he wants to create something meaningful. In the bridge, Guardin addresses some common questions people may have about him: whether he named his album after his cat, if he smokes a lot, and how his mom feels about it. He also expresses frustration with people asking for features and being added to group chats.


The overall message of the song seems to be one of perseverance despite difficult circumstances. Guardin acknowledges that he is not in a good place mentally, but he keeps going anyway, driven by his love of music and his desire to create something that resonates with people.


Line by Line Meaning

It's three o'clock, times running out
Time is running out and it's already 3 o'clock.


I rather sleep in than write all about
I prefer to sleep than to write about the depression I'm feeling.


How I'm depressed, how to get out
I don't know how to get out of this depression I'm feeling.


'Cause I don't know shit I said, "Fuck it", and made it work out
I don't have all the answers, but I decided to push through anyway.


I'm a mess (Mess), I guess (I guess)
I'm a mess and I can only guess at how to fix it.


But for some reason they stay impressed
Despite my messiness, other people seem to be impressed with me.


I'm a pess- (Pess-) imist (Imist)
I'm a pessimist and miss having optimism in my life.


Optimism is something I miss
I miss being optimistic.


I kinda knew I'd be here all alone
I had a feeling that I would end up alone.


But I never thought I'd do this shit
I never thought I would end up in this situation.


And do it on my own (Do it on my own)
I'm doing it on my own, without any help or support.


Start writing, stop checkin' on your phone
Focus on writing instead of constantly checking your phone.


My mind races at some paces that are
My mind is racing at paces that I don't even understand.


Currently unknown (Currently unknown)
I don't know what's going on in my head right now.


I'm not stoned, well maybe just a bit
I'm not completely high, but maybe a little bit.


Hard to write a song if you don't take another hit
It's difficult to write a song if you're not high.


Cancel all your plans today, you're 'bout to write a hit
Cancel all your plans because you're about to write a hit song.


Probably fucking not, but you won't know unless you sit
You probably won't write a hit, but you won't know unless you try.


Does the energy around you ever get (Around you ever get)
Do you ever feel affected by the energy around you?


Inside your cerebellum,
Deep inside your mind.


Tell me everything is shit (Tell me everything is shit)
Confirm that everything is terrible and hopeless.


Sleep away the day again and call it
Spend the day sleeping and consider it wasted.


Fucking quits (And call it fucking quits)
Give up completely.


An easel to present a thought about the
Using an easel to express my thoughts about the world.


Way I live (Thought about the way I live)
Reflecting on my lifestyle.


2017 was the year that I thought
I hoped that 2017 would be a turning point for me.


I'd kick (Year that I thought I'd kick)
I thought I would finally make progress.


The bucket underneath my feet and slide
Figuratively kicking the bucket and giving up.


Into the pit (Feet and slide into the pit)
Falling into a dark, hopeless place.


Reach into the sky and said,
Looking up to the heavens and speaking aloud.


"The clouds are looking lit" (Said, "The clouds are looking lit")
The clouds look beautiful and inspiring.


But angels never die so I'ma respawn
Despite everything, I will keep going and rising again.


Real quick, yeah (Respawn real quick)
I will quickly rise up again.


Did this kid really name his album after his cat? (After his cat)
Is it true that this artist named his album after his own cat?


Does he smoke a lot and how's his mom
I wonder how much this artist smokes and what their mother thinks about it.


Feel 'bout that? (Mom feel 'bout that)
What is this artist's mother's opinion on their drug use?


Dude, please check my music out,
Please listen to my music.


My shit really slaps (Shit really slaps)
My music is really good and hits hard.


Fuck you, dickhead, why won't you DM me back? (DM me back)
Why won't you respond to my direct message? You're a jerk.


Y'all really wanna work with me,
There are people who want to collaborate with me.


Well how about that? (How about that?)
Isn't that exciting?


These lines are real DM's that I'll
These are actual messages that I received.


Never hit back (I'll never hit back)
I never responded to these messages.


I don't sell features so don't ask about that (Don't ask about that)
I don't charge for collaborations, so don't ask me about it.


God, please don't hit me with another group chat
Please don't add me to another group chat.




Writer(s): Christopher Taylor Morgan, Nicholas Kerr-carpenter

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Guardin

lyrics
--------
it's three o' clock
times running out
i rather sleep in than write all about
how i'm depressed
how to get out
cause i don't know shit i said fuck it & made it work out
i'm a mess
i guess
but for some reason they stay impressed
i'm a pessimist
optimism is something i miss
i kinda knew i'd be here all alone
but i never thought i'd do this shit & do it on my own
start writing stop checkin' on your phone
my mind races at some paces that are currently unknown

i'm not stoned
well maybe just a bit
hard to write a song if i don't take another hit
cancel all your plans today you're bout to write a hit
probably fucking not but you won't know unless you sit

does the energy around you ever get
inside your cerebellum tell me everything is shit
sleep away the day again and call it fucking quits
an easle to present a thought about the way i live
2017 was the year that i thought i'd kick
the bucket underneath my feet and slide into the pit
reach into the sky and said the clouds are looking lit
but angels never die so imma respawn real quick

did this kid really name his album after his cat
does he smoke a lot and how's his mom feel bout that?
dude please check my music out my shit really slaps
fuck you dickhead why won't you dm me back?
y'all really wanna work with me well how about that?
these lines are real dm's that i'll never hit back
i don't sell features so don't ask about that
god please don't hit me with another group chat

it's three o' clock
times running out
i rather sleep in than write all about
how i'm depressed
how to get out
cause i don't know shit i said fuck it & made it work out
i'm a mess
i guess
but for some reason they stay impressed
i'm a pessimist
optimism is something i miss
i kinda knew i'd be here all alone
but i never thought i'd do this shit & do it on my own
start writing stop checkin' on your phone
my mind races at some paces that are currently unknown



thejamfish

Dear Guardin,
I dont know if you will read this or not, but I hope so. It was last year when my ex-gf showed me this song.
It has changed my entire life, and to this day remains the only thing I am thankful to her for.
It began with “creature” and I eventually wound up listening to every single one of your tracks. Your songs mean the entire world to me. I cant tell you how many times I just wanted to give up on everything, through struggling with anxiety, depression, ocd, ptsd, and insomnia, sometimes my life feels like nothing but obstacle after obstacle.
I pick up my phone and go through the contacts and realize theres no one I can talk to when my thoughts start to cannibalize my brain and perception. But when I listen to your lyrics, all of a sudden I feel understood, and once lost in the melody I finally find a place of belonging inside of it.
This is just a really long way to say you inspire me from the depths of my soul, and I decided to start my music career, all because of you.
You make home feel like a home in my head, when I hear your voice I feel hope again.
So from the bottom of my heart I just want to thank you for being yourself and fighting through your struggles and giving us such profound lyrics and a truly safe place inside of your rhymes.
You may never read this, but whenever you feel down on yourself, just remember that GUARDIN is my guardian angel.
Someday Id love to meet you and share music and ideas.
From possibly your biggest fan, I love you homie. Thanks so much for making a difference in my life.

Every last bit of love in the world,
Jam <3



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Guardin

lyrics
--------
it's three o' clock
times running out
i rather sleep in than write all about
how i'm depressed
how to get out
cause i don't know shit i said fuck it & made it work out
i'm a mess
i guess
but for some reason they stay impressed
i'm a pessimist
optimism is something i miss
i kinda knew i'd be here all alone
but i never thought i'd do this shit & do it on my own
start writing stop checkin' on your phone
my mind races at some paces that are currently unknown

i'm not stoned
well maybe just a bit
hard to write a song if i don't take another hit
cancel all your plans today you're bout to write a hit
probably fucking not but you won't know unless you sit

does the energy around you ever get
inside your cerebellum tell me everything is shit
sleep away the day again and call it fucking quits
an easle to present a thought about the way i live
2017 was the year that i thought i'd kick
the bucket underneath my feet and slide into the pit
reach into the sky and said the clouds are looking lit
but angels never die so imma respawn real quick

did this kid really name his album after his cat
does he smoke a lot and how's his mom feel bout that?
dude please check my music out my shit really slaps
fuck you dickhead why won't you dm me back?
y'all really wanna work with me well how about that?
these lines are real dm's that i'll never hit back
i don't sell features so don't ask about that
god please don't hit me with another group chat

it's three o' clock
times running out
i rather sleep in than write all about
how i'm depressed
how to get out
cause i don't know shit i said fuck it & made it work out
i'm a mess
i guess
but for some reason they stay impressed
i'm a pessimist
optimism is something i miss
i kinda knew i'd be here all alone
but i never thought i'd do this shit & do it on my own
start writing stop checkin' on your phone
my mind races at some paces that are currently unknown

SleepyHeadVic

Guardin you’ve blessed my ears once again

Sun Shine

The sky is gold

Guardin

@XLUTTEX lmao someone is mad about that dm line

dustin scher

I love you guardin

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Vulconix

it's been over 2 years ive listened to you. not a single bad song since. good to see better music videos too

EL1TE Oxy

he got some bad song like only 2

qwerty

@EL1TE Oxy if we're being real thats true but the rest of its fire asf

maddie

@EL1TE Oxy That's the beauty of music. Music is subjective. What songs are bad in your opinion?

Guap

EL1TE Oxy what songs do you think are bad? I’ve heard some pretty filler lines

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