Bulletproof
Liv Charette Lyrics
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Is broken dishes and battle lines drawn
Now the dust has cleared, and the damage done
The war is over, but nobody won
We pulled the trigger and I came undone, baby
This heart of mine feels like it's shot right through
Yeah this goodbye is like a smoking gun boy
Hey yeah, hey yeah, you must be bulletproof
Hey yeah, hey yeah
If you felt the sting, it didn't slow you down
I hear you're out there acting like you own this town (own this town)
Is your heart that hard, are you made of stone
'Cause the grave ain't covered and the body's not cold
We pulled the trigger and I came undone, baby
This heart of mine feels like it's shot right through
Yeah this goodbye is like a smoking gun boy
If this doesn't get to you (if this doesn't get to you)
You must be bulletproof
How can you look at me so carelessly like you don't hurt at all
Can you tell me your secret 'cause I don't wanna feel it
How can you walk away from all this pain when I can barely crawl
We pulled the trigger and I came undone, baby
This heart of mine feels like it's shot right through
Yeah this goodbye is like a smoking gun boy
If this doesn't get to you (if this doesn't get to you)
Doesn't even get to you
We pulled the trigger and I came undone, baby
This heart of mine feels like it's shot right through
Yeah this goodbye is like a smoking gun boy
If this doesn't get to you (if this doesn't get to you)
You must be bulletproof
Hey yeah, hey yeah, you must be bulletproof
Hey yeah, hey yeah, you must be bulletproof (oh uh, uh oh, oh, oh, oh)
You must be bulletproof (oh uh, uh oh, oh, oh, oh)
Liv Charette's "Bulletproof" speaks of the aftermath of a relationship gone wrong. The singer describes the tumultuous ending of a romantic relationship where there were "broken dishes and battle lines drawn." The broken dishes and battle lines mentioned in the song symbolize the ugly confrontations and bitter arguments that often follow the end of a relationship. The lyrics also suggest that the couple had reached a point of no return and had pulled the trigger on their relationship. The result was devastating, with the singer feeling like her heart had been shot through, and the goodbye felt like a smoking gun.
In the second verse of the song, the singer seems to be addressing her former partner, who appears unbothered by the pain that his actions have caused. She speaks of his indifference to her hurt, even as she struggles to cope with the emotional turmoil of their failed relationship. She wonders how he can "look at me so carelessly like you don't hurt at all" and "walk away from all this pain when I can barely crawl." Despite the hurt, however, the singer seems to find some solace in the realization that her former partner must be "bulletproof" to be so unaffected by the pain of their breakup.
Overall, "Bulletproof" is a powerful song that skillfully captures the emotions of a turbulent breakup. The song contains thoughtful imagery and vivid lyrics that paint a picture of the hurt and pain that often follow a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
The aftermath of a love gone wrong
The aftermath of a love gone wrong.
Is broken dishes and battle lines drawn
It results in broken dishes and fighting lines being drawn.
Now the dust has cleared, and the damage done
Now that everything has settled, the damage has been done.
The war is over, but nobody won
The war has ended, but neither side has emerged victorious.
We pulled the trigger and I came undone, baby
We made the final move, and I was crushed.
This heart of mine feels like it's shot right through
I feel broken and devastated to my core.
Yeah this goodbye is like a smoking gun boy
This goodbye feels like an act of violence towards me.
If this doesn't get to you, you must be bulletproof
If this doesn't affect you, then you must be emotionally invulnerable.
If you felt the sting, it didn't slow you down
If you felt the pain of our breakup, it didn't affect you or slow you down in any way.
I hear you're out there acting like you own this town (own this town)
I've heard that you are living your life like you are in control of everything around you.
Is your heart that hard, are you made of stone
Is your heart so cold and emotionless that you are made of stone?
'Cause the grave ain't covered and the body's not cold
Because the damage is still fresh and it is too soon to move on.
How can you look at me so carelessly like you don't hurt at all
How can you look at me with such indifference when I am in pain?
Can you tell me your secret 'cause I don't wanna feel it
Can you share how you remain indifferent, because I don't want to feel this pain anymore.
How can you walk away from all this pain when I can barely crawl
How can you leave behind all the pain, when I am struggling and barely able to cope?
Doesn't even get to you
It doesn't even seem to affect you.
You must be bulletproof
You must be emotionally invulnerable or unaffected by this.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amber Carrington, Emily Shackelton, Victoria Banks
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