Bulletproof
Aston/La Roux Lyrics
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I'm having fun; don't put me down
I'll never let you sweep me off my feet
I won't let you in again
The messages I've tried to send
My information's just not going in
I'll break away from something more
I'm not turned on to love until it's cheap
Been there, done that, messed around
I'm having fun; don't put me down
I'll never let you sweep me off my feet
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
I won't let you turn around
And tell me now I'm much too proud
To walk away from something when it's dead
Do, do, do your dirty words
Come out to play when you are hurt
There's certain things that should be left unsaid
Tick, tick, tick, tick on the watch
And life's too short for me to stop
Oh, baby, your time is running out
I won't let you turn around
And tell me now I'm much too proud
All you do is fill me up with doubt
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time baby
I'll be
Bulletproof
This time baby
I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
The lyrics of Aston/La Roux's song "Bulletproof" seem to be about a person who is done with being hurt and is determined to protect themselves from further pain. The first verse conveys a message that the person has experienced love previously and while they have messed around and had fun, they refuse to be swept off their feet by love and fall for someone who will just end up hurting them again. The second verse speaks on how the person has tried to communicate their feelings but nothing is getting through, indicating that their relationship is lacking communication and understanding.
The chorus is the highlight of the song, stating that this time the person will be "bulletproof." The repetition of this phrase means that they are serious and that nothing can hurt them anymore. They have learned from past mistakes and are determined not to repeat them again. The third verse illustrates how the person has become self-aware and will not allow themselves to be belittled or made to doubt themselves anymore. They know their worth and refuse to let anyone make them feel otherwise.
Overall, "Bulletproof" is a song about a person who is strong and confident in their self-worth. They have experienced heartbreak and are not willing to let it happen again. The song is empowering to those who have gone through challenging times in their relationships and reminds them that they have the power to protect themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Been there, done that, messed around
I have experienced various romantic relationships before
I'm having fun; don't put me down
I am enjoying myself, do not criticize me
I'll never let you sweep me off my feet
I will not allow myself to be fully taken in by someone romantically
I won't let you in again
I will not open myself up romantically to you again
The messages I've tried to send
I have communicated my lack of interest before
My information's just not going in
You are not comprehending what I am telling you
Burning bridges shore to shore
I want to completely cut off ties with the past
I'll break away from something more
I will separate myself from intense romantic connections
I'm not turned on to love until it's cheap
I am not interested in love until it is easy and effortless
This time, baby, I'll be Bulletproof
I will protect myself from romantic entanglements
I won't let you turn around
I will not allow you to change your mind unexpectedly
And tell me now I'm much too proud
And accuse me of being too prideful
To walk away from something when it's dead
To leave a relationship that has ended
Do, do, do your dirty words
Stop using foul language to hurt me
Come out to play when you are hurt
You use hurtful language when you are in pain
There's certain things that should be left unsaid
Some things should not be said out loud to avoid hurting others
Tick, tick, tick, tick on the watch
Time is constantly moving forward and is limited
And life's too short for me to stop
Life is too brief for me to waste on a bad relationship
Oh, baby, your time is running out
Your opportunity to be in a relationship with me is ending
All you do is fill me up with doubt
You only make me question my own judgement
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ELEANOR JACKSON, BENEDICT LANGMAID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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