Bulletproof
Honours Lyrics
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Working in your own way
You wanna climb the mountain
And be the one who found it
You're getting strong so tight
Staying up every night
But if you miss the note
Just let me lose the bow
So perfect and complete
We′re under pressure
You're tryna be bulletproof
You're tryna be
You′re tryna be bulletproof
You don′t have to find me
You're tryna be
You′re tryna be bulletproof
You're tryna bear the world
Upon your dire bones
I wanna take the pressure
And bridge some love into ya
I know we twist and ache
To build the lives with trade
But under pressure
You′re tryna be bulletproof
You're tryna be
You′re tryna be bulletproof
You don't have to find me
You're tryna be
You′re tryna be bulletproof
Try, try
Tryna be tangible
Try, try
You′re tryna be bulletproof
Try, try
Tryna be tangible
Try, try
You're tryna be bulletproof
You tried so hard to be
So perfect and complete
You′re tryna be
You're tryna be bulletproof
You don′t have to find me
You don't have to find me
You′re tryna be
You're tryna be bulletproof
Try, try
Tryna be tangible
Try, try
You're tryna be bulletproof
Try, try
Tryna be tangible (you don′t have to find me)
You′re tryna be
You're tryna be bulletproof
The song Bulletproof by Honours talks about the pressure that comes with trying to be perfect and mistake-free. The lyrics start off by describing someone who does not accept mistakes and wants to climb the mountain of success on their own terms. This person is described as getting stronger every day and staying up every night to work towards their goals. However, the singer says that if this person misses a note, they should let the singer take the pressure and handle the situation. The chorus repeats the phrase "You're tryna be bulletproof" multiple times, emphasizing the theme of trying to be perfect and never faltering.
The second verse mentions that the pressure to be perfect can cause people to twist and ache, working hard to build their lives but ultimately feeling the weight of the pressure. The singer once again urges the person to not try to bear the weight of the world on their own, and instead let the singer help them. The chorus is repeated again, but this time with added emphasis on the phrase "Tryna be tangible" which could mean that people are trying to create a tangible, physical representation of their success as a means of being "bulletproof."
Overall, the song Bulletproof is about the pressure to be perfect and never make mistakes. The singer acknowledges that this desire is understandable, but also encourages people to not try to bear the pressure on their own and rely on others for help.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't accept mistakes
You are not willing to acknowledge and learn from any failures or errors.
Working in your own way
You have a specific method or approach that you always adhere to.
You wanna climb the mountain
You aspire to reach a high level of achievement or success.
And be the one who found it
You desire to achieve success by yourself and be recognized for it.
You're getting strong so tight
You are becoming more confident and self-assured.
Staying up every night
You are working extremely hard and putting in a lot of effort and time.
But if you miss the note
If you make a mistake or fall short of your goals,
Just let me lose the bow
You should not hold yourself back or give up on your goals.
You tried so hard to be
You have put in significant effort to be seen as
So perfect and complete
flawless and fully accomplished.
We’re under pressure
We are dealing with significant stress or expectations.
You're tryna be bulletproof
You are striving to be impervious to criticism or failure.
You don't have to find me
You do not need to depend on or search for my support.
You're tryna bear the world
You are attempting to handle an immense amount of pressure or responsibility.
Upon your tired bones
Experiencing significant exhaustion and weariness.
I wanna take the pressure
I would like to relieve some of your stress and help bear your burden.
And bridge some love into ya
I aim to provide you with meaningful emotional support.
I know we twist and ache
I recognize that we face challenges and difficulties.
To build the lives we trade
We strive to create successful and fulfilling lives in exchange for our hard work.
Tryna be tangible
Attempting to be realistic and grounded.
You don't have to find me
You do not need to rely on me for your success or happiness.
Tryna be bulletproof
Striving to be immune to failure or criticism.
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.