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"Guardian" is a song by Canadian-American recording artist Alanis Morissette, released as the lead single from her eighth studio album, Havoc and Bright Lights.[1][2] The song was written by Morissette and Guy Sigsworth, and produced by Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli.
Background and recording[edit]
After finishing promotion for Flavors of Entanglement and leaving Maverick Records, Morissette got married and gave birth to a son in 2010. She didn't give information about writing an album, however she was seen leaving Sunset Sound Recorders in Los Angeles (meanwhile the company listed her as a 2011 client[3]). Finally, in November 2011, Morissette appeared at American Music Awards, where she said she had written 31 songs and would release an album the next summer.[4]
It wasn't until May 1 that Morissette announced through Facebook she would be making a few big announcements the next days.[5] The following day Billboard magazine reported Morissette would release her next studio album, Havoc and Bright Lights, on August 28, 2012. Billboard also revealed the title of the album's lead single.[1]
Morissette released an official lyric video exclusively through MetroLyrics on May 10, 2012.[6] While sharing the lyrics of "Guardian", she wrote: "So excited to share these with you. The greatest offering and aspiration within any relationship, for me, is the willingness to combine protection, commitment, vulnerability, tenacity, tenderness, constancy, empathy, mutuality, intentionality, innocence, presence, courage, freedom-offering and beautiful humanity at the same time. This song speaks to that commitment to both my sweet son, as well as my own inner child".[7]
Composition[edit]
"Guardian" is four minutes and eighteen seconds long (the radio version being almost a minute and a half shorter).[8] It is a pop-rock song with a standard song structure with heavy guitar/keyboard introduction.
Live performances[edit]
Morissette performed "Guardian" on March 21, 2012 (along with another new song, "Spiral") during Guitar Center Sessions. She promoted the song on Dancing with the Stars the day the song was released.[9] On May 22, Morissette performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download
- "Guardian" – 4:18
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 65 |
Radio adds and release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | May 11, 2012 | Radio premiere | Collective Sounds |
| May 15, 2012 | Digital download | ||
| Canada | Universal Music Group | ||
| Radio premiere | |||
| Germany | June 15, 2012 | Columbia Records | |
| Hungary | Sony Music Entertainment | ||
| June 18, 2012 | Digital download | ||
| Germany | June 27, 2012 | Columbia Records | |
| United Kingdom | July 16, 2012 | Radio premiere | |
| August 26, 2012 | Digital download |
References[edit]
- ^ a b Gallo, Phil (May 2, 2012). "Alanis Morissette Brings 'Havoc,' Her 7th Album, in August". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
- ^ Swickey, Zachary (May 2, 2012). "Alanis Morissette Prepping Return to Form With First Disc In Four Years, Havoc and Bright Lights". MTV.com. Retrieved May 2, 2012.
- ^ "Studio News". Sunset Sound Recorders. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ Copsey, Robert (November 22, 2011). "Alanis Morissette readies new studio album". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
The singer-songwriter said that she has recorded a total of 31 songs for the LP, which she hopes to release next summer
- ^ "woke up this…". Facebook. May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ "LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERE: Alanis Morissette's "guardian"". MetroLyrics. CBS Radio. May 10, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ "Here are the lyrics for Alanis' song, "Guardian"". Facebook. May 8, 2012. Retrieved May 16, 2012.
- ^ "Guardian – Single by Alanis Morissette". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ "Dancing With The Stars Featured Artist". Dancing with the Stars. ABC. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
- ^ "Alanis Morissette Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
External links[edit]
Category:2012 singles Category:Songs written by Alanis Morissette