Guarded
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| "Guarded" | ||||
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| File:Disturbed guarded.png | ||||
| Promotional single by Disturbed | ||||
| from the album Ten Thousand Fists | ||||
| Released | June 28, 2005 | |||
| Studio | Groovemaster (Chicago, Illinois) | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Johnny K | |||
| Disturbed singles chronology | ||||
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"Guarded" is a song by American heavy metal band Disturbed. It was released on June 28, 2005, as a promotional single from their third studio album, Ten Thousand Fists (2005).[1] It was the band's first overall single to feature new bassist John Moyer.
Lyrical themes
[edit | edit source]According to vocalist David Draiman, "Guarded" is about how his lifestyle forces him to protect himself emotionally. He said, "It's a song that reflects what choosing this life forces certain people to do in a certain way—you have to remain guarded on a certain level."[1]
Release
[edit | edit source]"Guarded" was released to radio stations as a promotional single on June 28, 2005. Vocalist David Draiman said, "[The song] was put out there to just whet everybody's appetite. It's one of the more aggressive tracks on the record—just to remind everybody where we came from and who we are. Kind of give back to the core a little bit."[1]
Personnel
[edit | edit source]- David Draiman – vocals
- Dan Donegan – guitars
- John Moyer – bass
- Mike Wengren – drums
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 7[2] |
| Modern Rock Tracks | 28[2] |
References
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