Titanium
Calli Malpas Lyrics
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I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
But I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down
But I won't fall, I am titanium, I am titanium
Cut me down, but it's you who had further to fall
Ghost town, haunted love, Raise your voice
Sticks and stones may break my bones
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down
But I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down
But I won't fall, I am titanium, I am titanium
Stone-hard, machine guns, firing at the ones who run
Stone-hard, those bulletproof guns
You shoot me down
But I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down
But I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down
But I won't fall, I am titanium
You shoot me down
But I won't fall, I am titanium, I am titanium
The lyrics of Calli Malpas's song Titanium speak of resilience and strength. The singer in the song is determined to withstand whatever is thrown their way. The first verse starts off with a sense of being deaf to criticism and words from others. Though they may have been shot down or criticized, they say that nothing can affect them, as their spirit is bulletproof.
The chorus throughout the song reiterates the same sentiment that the person has been shot down but will not fall. They are made up of titanium, a tough and almost indestructible metal that can withstand any amount of fire and bullet shots. The second verse takes a slight turn, offering the idea that nothing can bring the singer down because they have already fallen so far. The person has faced heartache and loneliness, which has made them stronger.
The chorus repeats until the end of the song, with an addition to indicate that the person will stand against the metaphorical machine guns shooting at them. In the end, the song is a tribute to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
You shout it out, but I can't hear a word you say
You're talking but I'm not listening, your words have no effect on me.
I'm talking loud, not saying much
I'm speaking with force but not really conveying anything meaningful.
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You're trying to bring me down with your negative words, but they have no impact.
You shoot me down, but I get up
You try to knock me down, but I always manage to get back on my feet.
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
I am invincible and have no fear of your attacks.
Fire away, fire away
Keep trying to bring me down, but it won't work.
Ricochet, you take your aim
Your attempts to harm me are unsuccessful, and the effects bounce back at you.
Cut me down, but it's you who had further to fall
You may try to bring me down, but your own actions will bring you further down in the end.
Ghost town, haunted love, raise your voice
The love we once had is now gone, and I am calling on you to speak up and express your feelings.
Sticks and stones may break my bones
Physical harm may hurt me, but not the words you use against me.
Stone-hard, machine guns, firing at the ones who run
Your methods of attack are harsh and relentless, targeting those who flee.
You shoot me down, but I won't fall, I am titanium
I am unbreakable and will not succumb to your attempts to bring me down.
Stone-hard, those bulletproof guns
Your weapons cannot penetrate my strength and resilience.
Contributed by Zoe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.