Titanium
David Guetta/Alesso Lyrics
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But I can't hear a word you say
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
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
Cut me down
But it's you who has 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, I am titanium
Stone-hard, machine gun
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 David Guetta and Sia's song "Titanium" talk about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The singer addresses their detractors, acknowledging that they are being criticized and attacked, but insists that they will not be brought down. The repeated refrain, "you shoot me down, but I won't fall, I am titanium," emphasizes the singer's unbreakable nature and suggests that they have developed a thick skin against the negativity and criticism of others.
The second verse suggests that the singer's detractors are actually the ones at a disadvantage, as they are stuck in a "ghost town" of their own negativity and unable to escape. In contrast, the singer is "talking loud not saying much" and asserting their own strength and resilience. The final lines of the song introduce the image of "stone-hard, machine gun[s]" firing at those who run, which may suggest a broader societal or political context for the song's message.
Overall, "Titanium" is a powerful anthem of self-assurance and resistance, encouraging listeners to stand up to adversity and not let others bring them down.
Line by Line Meaning
You shout it out
You're yelling at me
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm not listening to you
I'm talking loud not saying much
I'm making noise, but not really saying anything important
I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet
You're trying to bring me down, but your words aren't affecting me
You shoot me down, but I get up
You're trying to hurt me, but I keep standing back up
I'm bulletproof nothing to lose
I can handle anything, I have nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Keep trying to hurt me if you want
Ricochet, you take your aim
You're trying to attack me, but your efforts are misdirected
You shoot me down but I won't fall, I am titanium
You can try to hurt me, but I won't let you bring me down
Cut me down
Try to destroy me
But it's you who has further to fall
If you try to bring me down, you'll end up worse off
Ghost town, haunted love
Our relationship is dead and haunting us
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
You can try to physically hurt me, but it won't affect me emotionally
Stone-hard, machine gun
I'm tough and strong
Firing at the ones who run
I'm not afraid to face my fears
Stone-hard, those bulletproof guns
I'm unbreakable
I am titanium
I'm tough and strong
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Nick Van De Wall, Sia Furler
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