Bulletproof
Aviators Lyrics


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Push it down, shove it back
Words will not die
I'm warning you, they'll resist
If you dare try
Put down your guns
The more you hate us, the stronger we'll become
Take a life, silence one
Two will scream louder
Hope is strong, answers lie
Beyond the gunpowder
Hear that sound?
My thoughts are immortal now

Scream, burst at the seams
Won't let you quiet us now
Our thoughts will not be burned
By the lies spreading all around
Cry, don't close your eyes
Our story's written in the sky
You can shoot me down, but you're never gonna hide the truth
'Cause words are bulletproof

Tear it down, rip it up
Fan the flames higher
We are crying out
Like a dissonant choir
The sound lives on
And the soon the silence will be gone
War is hell, blood is shed
Show us your power
Holding fast, we'll resist
Screaming still louder
You can lie
But the truth will never die

Scream, burst at the seams
Won't let you quiet us now
Our thoughts will not be burned
By the lies spreading all around
Cry, don't close your eyes
Our story's written in the sky
You can shoot me down, but you're never gonna hide the truth
'Cause words are bulletproof

Sticks and stones
Are gonna break my bones
But the words are gonna break you
The truth is gonna shine through
Fire will rise
You'll fight us to no surprise
Though burning pages trail behind
You'll never stop what's in our minds
This is my voice
This is my heart
These words of mine
Will tear you apart

Scream, burst at the seams
Won't let you quiet us now
Our thoughts will not be burned
By the lies spreading all around
Cry, don't close your eyes
Our story's written in the sky
You can shoot me down, but you're never gonna hide the truth
'Cause words are bulletproof

Words are bulletproof

(No, you can't shoot me down)
(Ideas are solid ground)





(Words are bulletproof)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aviators's song "Bulletproof" are about the power and resilience of words and ideas. The opening lines offer a warning to anyone who would try to suppress or silence words, as they will only become more resistant. The chorus emphasizes this idea, with the lyrics stating that "words are bulletproof" and that they cannot be burned, silenced, or hidden. The song also speaks to the idea that while violence and war may be destructive, words and ideas will always endure.


Throughout the song, there is a message of resistance and defiance, urging listeners to fight against those who try to silence or oppress them. The lyrics speak to the idea that even in the face of violence or oppression, one's thoughts and ideas cannot be destroyed. The song ends on an empowering note, with the statement that "these words of mine will tear you apart", suggesting that the power of words is greater than any weapon.


Overall, "Bulletproof" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of words and ideas. It is a call to action to stand up to oppression and to fight for what we believe in.


Line by Line Meaning

Push it down, shove it back
Suppressing or silencing our voices will not work


Words will not die
Our words are immortal and will not be silenced or forgotten


I'm warning you, they'll resist
If you try to quiet us, our words and message will become stronger and more influential


If you dare try
We will not relent in our fight for justice and our beliefs


Put down your guns
Violent means will not stop us


The more you hate us, the stronger we'll become
Hatred only fuels our determination and resolve


Take a life, silence one
Killing or harming individuals will only amplify our voices through their absence


Two will scream louder
The loss of one will only inspire others to speak out and fight for their cause


Hope is strong, answers lie
Despite the challenges and obstacles, we hold onto hope and believe that solutions can be found


Beyond the gunpowder
Our hope lies beyond violence and weapons


Hear that sound?
The impact of our words and message cannot be ignored or silenced


My thoughts are immortal now
Our message and beliefs will live on forever, even long after we are gone


Scream, burst at the seams
Our voices cannot be contained or silenced


Won't let you quiet us now
We will continue to speak out and stand up for our beliefs


Our thoughts will not be burned
Attempts to silence or destroy our message will not succeed


By the lies spreading all around
Misinformation and propaganda will not distort or weaken our message


Cry, don't close your eyes
We implore others to listen and understand our message and the issues at hand


Our story's written in the sky
Our message and beliefs are permanent and enduring


You can shoot me down, but you're never gonna hide the truth
Violence and attacks will not change or diminish the validity of our message


'Cause words are bulletproof
Our message and beliefs are resilient and unbreakable


Tear it down, rip it up
Attempts to undermine or destroy our message will not succeed


Fan the flames higher
Our passion and resolve will only intensify in the face of opposition


We are crying out
We refuse to be silent or ignored


Like a dissonant choir
Our voices may be diverse and differing, but together they create a powerful message


The sound lives on
Our message and beliefs will continue to resonate and have an impact


And the soon the silence will be gone
Attempts to suppress or silence us will not succeed


War is hell, blood is shed
Violence and armed conflict only brings suffering and loss


Show us your power
We will not be intimidated or swayed by those who hold power


Holding fast, we'll resist
We will persist and fight for our beliefs despite the challenges


Screaming still louder
Even in the face of opposition, we will not be silenced


You can lie
Falsehoods and misinformation will not weaken our message


But the truth will never die
Our message and beliefs are rooted in truth and will endure


Sticks and stones
Physical attacks and harm cannot destroy our message


Are gonna break my bones
Attempts to silence us through violence or intimidation may cause harm, but will not succeed in suppressing us


But the words are gonna break you
Our message and beliefs will ultimately triumph over those who seek to oppress or silence us


The truth is gonna shine through
Our message and its truth will ultimately be recognized and acknowledged


Fire will rise
Our passion and drive will continue to grow stronger


You'll fight us to no surprise
Those opposed to our message will continue to resist us


Though burning pages trail behind
Our message and beliefs will outlast any attempts to destroy them


You'll never stop what's in our minds
Our beliefs and message cannot be silenced


This is my voice
We take pride and ownership in our message and the expression of our beliefs


This is my heart
Our message and beliefs are deeply personal and central to who we are


These words of mine
Our message and beliefs are uniquely our own


Will tear you apart
Our message and beliefs will expose and ultimately defeat those who seek to oppress us


No, you can't shoot me down
Our message and beliefs are unbreakable, even in the face of violence and intimidation


Ideas are solid ground
Our message and beliefs are founded in truth and reason and cannot be threatened by violence or coercion




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mkssa

It's a genius song!
Probably the most favorite song of aviators, although I watched the film only six months ago. Epic introduction, like a ticking clock, a wonderful first verse, an incredible pause before the chorus... This is a masterpiece!
I think this song is even more atmospheric than the movie. It causes tears.

I remember listening to this song then, in the fall of 2014. And how it helped me deal with problems. Since then it’s in my playlist. Thank You, Aviators!


P. S. "Our story's written in the sky" is my favorite quote written on the first page of my diary.
P. P. S. And how much I love the text in the last frames of the video... it's so nostalgic...
P. P. P. S. Another favorite quote is “You can lie, but the truth will never die” - makes you tremble, because it is a terrible truth.



All comments from YouTube:

mkssa

It's a genius song!
Probably the most favorite song of aviators, although I watched the film only six months ago. Epic introduction, like a ticking clock, a wonderful first verse, an incredible pause before the chorus... This is a masterpiece!
I think this song is even more atmospheric than the movie. It causes tears.

I remember listening to this song then, in the fall of 2014. And how it helped me deal with problems. Since then it’s in my playlist. Thank You, Aviators!


P. S. "Our story's written in the sky" is my favorite quote written on the first page of my diary.
P. P. S. And how much I love the text in the last frames of the video... it's so nostalgic...
P. P. P. S. Another favorite quote is “You can lie, but the truth will never die” - makes you tremble, because it is a terrible truth.

Garmec

I feel like having a character sing this song and then be brutally shot by the authorities would be a very powerful/heavy way to start a movie with a dystopian setting.

Flynn Curtis

And playing again after the last surviving member of the main cast slowly bleeds out in a captured radio station. It's fine though, because they've already broadcast the message that starts a revolution.

Flynn Curtis

I have not.

comyuse

oh, you mean an average day here in america?

Chechewitza

I'm actually constantly thrown back to 2014 Ukranian crisis by this song.

NeRethil Wolfsson

Fading in a cut montage of isolated free-thinkers reprising the song independently, yet in a chorus, while preparing their own way to face the omipotent.

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RuneWarg

" Beneath this mask there is more than flesh. Beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof. " - V
everytime I have to think about V for Vendetta.

poi fire9000

This comment just made me go watch a movie that destroyed my Top Ten Movies list. Thank you kind sir.

Warded Thorn

This song is, in fact, inspired by v for vendetta lol

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