“Guarded” is an unreleased song by Justin Bieber and Cody Simpson from their unreleased collaboration album JBxCS.[1]
A snippet was posted on the forum LEAKTH.IS in July 2019. [2] On March 6, 2024, the full song leaked.
Composition and lyrical interpretation[]
The bridge interpolates the opening lines of Boyz II Men's 1995 hit “Water Runs Dry”, written by Babyface.
Performances[]
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Justin Bieber]
We started out just physical (Oh, oh, oh)
Told each other we were looking for the same thing (Yeah)
Until things started to get difficult
We knew things needed to change
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
Why are things that are wrong feel so right?
We wanted one thing, it was just tonight
But after all, we loved each other
And there was no need to think twice
[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our heart
[Verse 2: Cody Simpson]
We don’t need to hide behind our walls (Oh way, oh way)
It shields us from the pain of yesterday (Oh way, oh way)
But holding cards close to your heart only gets you so far
Careful not to bet this night away
[Pre-Chorus: Cody Simpson & Justin Bieber]
Why things that are wrong, feel so right?
We wanted one thing, it was just tonight
But after all, we loved each other
But there was no need to think twice
[Chorus: Justin Bieber, Cody Simpson]
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
(Why did we do this, we were so foolish)
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our heart
[Bridge: Justin Bieber]
We don’t really talk anymore (Yeah)
We don’t really know what we argue about
I never knew it would end up this way
Can you stand the rain?
[Acoustic Solo]
[Chorus: Justin Bieber, Cody Simpson]
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
(Why did we do this, we were so foolish)
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our heart
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1: Justin Bieber]
We started out just physical (Yeah)
Told each other we were looking for the same thing
Until things started to get difficult
We knew things needed to change
[Pre-Chorus: Justin Bieber]
Why are things that are wrong feel so right?
We wanted one thing, it was just tonight
But after all, we loved each other
And there was no need to think twice
[Chorus: Justin Bieber]
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our heart
[Verse 2: Cody Simpson]
We don’t need to hide behind our walls (Oh way, oh way)
It shields us from the pain of yesterday (Oh way, oh way)
But holding cards close to your heart only gets you so far
Careful not to bet this night away
[Pre-Chorus: Cody Simpson]
Why things that are wrong, feel so right?
We wanted one thing, it was just tonight
But after all, we loved each other
But there was no need to think twice
[Chorus: Justin Bieber & Cody Simpson]
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our heart (Oh oh, oh oh)
‘Cause we guarded our hearts
References[]
- ↑ "Title: GUARDED, BMI Work ID: 19277488". BMI. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ↑ "SNIPPET Justin Bieber - Guarded ft. Cody Simpson". LEAKTHIS. July 25, 2019.
