Night Guardian is an impactful electronic track by Daft Punk, narrating a powerful story of bravery and moral dilemma. The song takes place outside a club, where the protagonist encounters a pretty girl facing abuse. Choosing to step in, despite the unpredictability of the aggressor's drug-induced state, the protagonist faces physical harm but questions if it was worth the damage to their pride to do the right thing.
Verse 1:
Neon lights, music pumping loud
Standing outside the club, lost in the crowd
I see you there, pretty girl in tears
He's got you trapped, feeding off your fears
Pre-Chorus:
He's on a high, unpredictable and mean
Your eyes find mine, as you silently scream
Without a thought, my instincts take control
I step between, ready to pay the toll
Chorus:
Was it worth the hit, to my pride, to do the right thing?
In the face of the night, I was your guardian
Was it worth the fall, taking the stand?
Even bruised and broken, I'd do it again
Verse 2:
Fists flying hard, pain in every blow
But my heart knew, I couldn't let you go
He's a monster, lost in a drugged haze
But in the end, I saw your face
Pre-Chorus:
He's on a high, unpredictable and mean
Your eyes find mine, as you silently scream
Without a thought, my instincts take control
I step between, ready to pay the toll
Chorus:
Was it worth the hit, to my pride, to do the right thing?
In the face of the night, I was your guardian
Was it worth the fall, taking the stand?
Even bruised and broken, I'd do it again
Bridge:
Hero for the moment, body's breaking down
But you’re free of his grip, safe and sound
Pride's just a notion, when lives are on the line
I’d lose it all again, just to see you fine
Chorus:
Was it worth the hit, to my pride, to do the right thing?
In the face of the night, I was your guardian
Was it worth the fall, taking the stand?
Even bruised and broken, I'd do it again
Outro:
Neon lights fading, the heroes go unsung
But in the heat of the moment, the right was done
Was it worth the pain? Only time will tell
But for tonight, we broke the spell
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Song about showing up outside a club and seeing a pretty girl and a man fighting. He's being abusive so I step in to stop him. The guy's on drugs and unpredictable. He kicks the shit out of me.
Was it worth the hit to my pride to do the right thing?
Daft Punk