Guardian (song)
"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 (2012). The song was written by Morissette and Guy Sigsworth, and produced by Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli. It is a rock song, in which Morissette promises to look after a special someone.
| "Guardian" | ||||
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| Single by Alanis Morissette | ||||
| from the album Havoc and Bright Lights | ||||
| B-side | "Lens" | |||
| Released | May 11, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:27 (radio version) 4:18 (album version) | |||
| Label | Collective Sounds | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Alanis Morissette, Guy Sigsworth | |||
| Producer(s) | Joe Chiccarelli, Guy Sigsworth | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Guardian" on YouTube | ||||
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with most of them praising her return and commending its freshness and brightness. The music video was released on July 27, 2012, and it shows Morissette singing on a Berlin rooftop equipped with a set of angel wings and eventually brightens the children and parents she is watching over.
The song was a moderate success in some countries, peaking inside the top 20 on the Austrian and Switzerland charts, while reaching number 41 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and charting on the Billboard's Adult Pop Songs chart. Morissette has promoted the track with live performances, including Dancing with the Stars, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The View.