Bulletproof
La Roux畯 Lyrics


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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

I won't let you in again
The messages I've tried to send
My information's just not going in
Burning bridges shore to shore
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 heard
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to La Roux’s song “Bulletproof” tell a story of a person who has experienced heartbreak in the past and is determined not to let it happen again. The person has been hurt before and is therefore “not turned on to love until it’s cheap,” meaning that they will not invest themselves emotionally unless they believe that the other person is genuine and truly cares for them. The lyrics also suggest that the person has tried to communicate this to their partner, but their message has not been received (“My information’s just not going in”).


The song includes a message of strength and determination, with the singer declaring that they will not let themselves be hurt, as they have in the past. They will not let their partner “sweep [them] off [their] feet” as they have done in the past. The idea of being “bulletproof” suggests a level of invincibility, with the person being impervious to the pain that love can sometimes bring.


Overall, the lyrics to “Bulletproof” express a sense of self-assurance and the desire to protect oneself from past hurt. The person has learned from their previous experiences and is determined not to repeat their mistakes in the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Been there, done that, messed around
I've been in relationships before and I've played around, but it wasn't serious.


I'm having fun, don't put me down
I'm enjoying my life right now and I don't want anybody to criticize me.


I'll never let you sweep me off my feet
I won't let you make me fall in love with you and be vulnerable.


I won't let you in again
I won't allow you back into my life.


The messages I've tried to send
I've tried to make it clear to you.


My information's just not going in
You're not getting my point.


Burning bridges shore to shore
I'm ending all connections with you.


I'll break away from something more
I'll cut off any deeper relationship with you.


I'm not turned on to love until it's cheap
I'm not interested in real love unless it's easy and low-maintenance.


This time, baby, I'll be Bulletproof
In my next relationship, I won't let anyone hurt me.


I won't let you turn around
I won't allow you to come back into my life and change my mind.


And tell me now I'm much too proud
And try to make me feel bad for not wanting to be with you.


To walk away from something when it's dead
To end a relationship that is no longer working.


Do, do, do your dirty words
Say whatever you want, even if it's hurtful.


Come out to play when you are heard
Only say those hurtful words when you feel like you have an audience.


There's certain things that should be left unsaid
Some things are better left unspoken.


Tick, tick, tick, tick on the watch
Time keeps moving forward.


And life's too short for me to stop
Life is too short for me to waste time on something that doesn't make me happy.


Oh, baby, your time is running out
You don't have much time left to make things right.


All you do is fill me up with doubt
All you do is make me second-guess myself.


This time, baby, I'll be Bulletproof
In my next relationship, I won't let anyone hurt me.


This time, baby, I'll be Bulletproof
In my next relationship, I won't let anyone hurt me.


This time, baby, I'll be Bulletproof
In my next relationship, I won't let anyone hurt me.


This time baby
This is a new start for me.


I'll be
I will stay true to my word.


Bulletproof
I won't let anyone hurt me.




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Written by: ELEANOR JACKSON, BENEDICT LANGMAID

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@estefaniaperez1789

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

I won't let you in again
The messages I've tried to send
My information's just not going in

Burning bridges shore to shore
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 heard
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


I needed the lyrics to sing this. I just love the acoustic version the most. Such a good singer and song in its own artistic way. It just suit my situation now.



All comments from YouTube:

@mikeandkimarecool

Her voice isn't necessarily strong but something about it seriously pulls at your heart strings

@henrysalisbury3175

Onceuponascheme A good singer is when one can engage the listener and portray the story with real emotion. This can be done with little technical ability.

@horrordirect

ITS STRONGER THAN THE HULK G

@samuelbrown7831

It's a pretty strong voice not very soulful or controlled but emotive nonetheless

@mxlv92

That means her voice is strong

@defoperator7993

It’s mad strong wtf you on about

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@geraldmcclellan7564

A voice doesn't necessarily have to be strong when you put your soul into it 👍

@darienhigh

Just look at Billie Eilish

@lucifeast2702

She sang her heart out, it's palpable. It is to me. I get goosebumps every time I hear her.

@bigsisterreflections

Times flies by too fast when we get older, appreciation is key.

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