Bulletproof
Major Lazer & La Roux 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 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 hurt
There's certain things that should be left unsaid

Tick, tick, tick, tick on the watch
Yeah, 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
I'll be
Bulletproof
This time
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 Major Lazer & La Roux's song "Bulletproof" convey the message of a person who has learned to protect themselves from a relationship's painful aftermath. The song can be interpreted as a person who has been in relationships before, and the love has not ended well for them. As a result, they have become wise and cautious, knowing when to draw the line so that they do not get hurt again. The lyrics "Been there, done that, messed around" could be interpreted as someone who has gone through love's motions and learned a thing or two about taking care of themselves in the process.


The singer announces that she is bulletproof and that no one should try to change her mind or make her feel differently about herself. The line "This time, baby, I'll be bulletproof" is a declaration of the person's intent to be strong and not let anyone bring them down. The phrase "Bulletproof" implies that the person is untouchable, immune to criticism, and emotionally fortified. The singer is proud of her new mindset and is not afraid to show it. The words "All you do is fill me up with doubt" are significant, indicating that the person has been through a situation in which their partner was not wholly committed and left them feeling unsure about themselves. At this point, the person has decided she will not waste time in a relationship that will not last long.


Line by Line Meaning

Been there, done that, messed around
I've experienced a lot of things, both good and bad


I'm having fun, don't put me down
I enjoy what I'm doing, don't criticize me for it


I'll never let you sweep me off my feet
I won't let you overpower me or control my life


I won't let you in again
I won't allow you to enter my life a second time


The messages I've tried to send
I've tried to communicate with you


My information's just not going in
You aren't listening to what I'm saying


Burning bridges shore to shore
I'm ending relationships and connections everywhere


I break away from something more
I'm leaving behind something bigger or more important


I'm not turned on to love until it's cheap
I'm not interested in love until it's easy and effortless


This time, baby, I'll be Bulletproof
This time, I won't be vulnerable or easily hurt


I won't let you turn around
I won't let you change your mind


And tell me now I'm much too proud
Don't accuse me of being too stubborn or arrogant


To walk away from something when it's dead
I won't hold on to something that is already over and done with


Do, do, do your dirty words
Stop using negative language and insults


Come out to play when you are hurt
You use hurtful language when you yourself are hurting


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


Tick, tick, tick, tick on the watch
Time is passing quickly


Yeah, life's too short for me to stop
I won't waste time on something that isn't worth it


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
You're making me second-guess myself




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eleanor Jackson, Benedict Langmaid

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Comments from YouTube:

@joebark5712

Can’t believe I listened to this back in early 2010s before major lazer was popular 😂 now they’re 30 million listeners on Spotify lmao

@getreadyboy

After years of hearing this tune in my head and searching for it.. this morning before heading into work I finally found it! 💪🏻

@Ozhull

That feeling of relief and satisfaction is 🤌

@SomeGamer1111

I like

@grndydogs3

Literally would listen to this all day at school in high school

@patwaycoleman6549

This time baby I'll beeeeee Ronaaaaproooof

@NitaMendez

I was here in 2009 and I'm here now 10 years later! This shits still 🔥🔥🔥

@TheShoottheradio

Yeah same here. I found this collaboration right after it came out. It's got some pretty hot tracks but some of them could be a bit better.

@gastronamour8398

I think about this collab all the time.

@rainafields

Sameeee.

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