Bulletproof
Melissa Graham Lyrics

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Baby can you see me
falling through the air
reaching out for something
invisible,untouchable,was never there
In my weakest moments
I try to conquer fear
but it's hard to kick the habit
when you're somehow always there

Chorus:
If you thinking that I'm bulletproof
that life goes on without you
then you really haven't seen the way how I feel inside
All the uh-uh things we used to do
they're not the same without you
I'm diving in
I'm crashing trough
to let you know
the way I feel inside

If you look inside yourself
Tell me what you see
Something unspeakable
Unthinkable,or is it me
Maybe I'm just hanging on
to something that will never be
but it's hard to kick the habit
when you're falling at your feet

Chorus:
If you thinking that I'm bulletproof
that life goes on without you
then you really haven't seen the way how I feel inside
All the uh-uh things we used to do
they're not the same without you
I'm diving in
I'm crashing trough
to let you know
the way I feel inside

Could have been you and me babe
reaching for a different sky
I would do more than anything
just to have you here tonight
where is the remedy
when you're feeling left behind
I need to get trough to you
just tell me what you think that I should do

2xChorus:
If you thinking that I'm bulletproof
that life goes on without you
then you really haven't seen the way how I feel inside
All the uh-uh things we used to do
they're not the same without you
I'm diving in
I'm crashing trough

to let you know
the way I feel inside

Overall Meaning

The song “Bulletproof” by Melissa Graham is an emotionally-charged ballad about heartbreak and the struggle to let go of someone who has left a deep impact on one’s life. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and helplessness as the singer admits to still holding onto hope and the memories of the past, despite knowing that the relationship is over. The opening lines, “Baby can you see me falling through the air, reaching out for something invisible, untouchable, was never there,” create a vivid image of a person free-falling into the unknown, desperately trying to grasp onto something intangible. This metaphorical representation of the emotional turmoil after a break-up is heightened by the chorus, where the singer declares that she is not “bulletproof” and life without the person she loved is not the same.

The second verse shifts the focus to self-exploration, as the singer implores the listener to look inside themselves and question what they truly see. The lyrics suggest that the relationship may have been toxic, as the singer acknowledges that she may be holding onto something that will never be. The bridge, “Could have been you and me babe, reaching for a different sky, I would do more than anything just to have you here tonight” conveys a sense of longing and regret, as the singer wishes for a different outcome. The final lines of the song, “I’m diving in, I’m crashing through, to let you know the way I feel inside,” provide a sense of resolution, as the singer decides to confront her emotions head-on.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby can you see me
Asking the person she is addressing if they are paying attention to her.

falling through the air
Metaphorically describing the feeling of being lost and without control.

reaching out for something
Desire for something or someone to hold on to that would provide comfort.

invisible, untouchable, was never there
Feeling of trying to find comfort in something that is non-existent.

In my weakest moments
Admitting vulnerability and acknowledging her own shortcomings.

I try to conquer fear
Striving to overcome her own fears and insecurities.

but it's hard to kick the habit
Acknowledging how difficult it is to let go of something that brought comfort, even if it was not good for her.

when you're somehow always there
Referencing the person she is addressing, who she cannot seem to shake off or forget about.

If you thinking that I'm bulletproof
Challenging the idea that she is invincible and unaffected by the person she is addressing.

that life goes on without you
Rejecting the notion that she does not need the person she is addressing in her life to move forward.

then you really haven't seen the way how I feel inside
Explaining that the person she is addressing is not aware of the depth of her emotions and how much they affect her.

All the uh-uh things we used to do
Referencing particular memories or moments shared with the person she is addressing.

they're not the same without you
Expressing how incomplete and different her life is without the person she is addressing.

I'm diving in
Metaphorically plunging into her emotions and being vulnerable.

I'm crashing through
Acknowledging that being vulnerable and expressing her emotions is not easy or comfortable.

to let you know the way I feel inside
Expressing the depth and complexity of her emotions, hoping the person she is addressing will understand.

If you look inside yourself
Encouraging the person she is addressing to reflect on their own emotions and feelings.

Tell me what you see
Asking the person she is addressing to communicate what they are feeling.

Something unspeakable
Reference to something painful or difficult to express.

Unthinkable, or is it me
Wondering if the pain she is feeling is due to something that is unimaginable or if it is due to her own emotions.

Maybe I'm just hanging on
Acknowledging that she might be holding on to something that is not healthy or good for her.

to something that will never be
Accepting that what she is hoping for might not come to fruition.

but it's hard to kick the habit
Reiterating the difficulty of letting go of something that has brought comfort, even if it is not good for her.

when you're falling at your feet
A reference to how the person she is addressing is constantly present in her life and making it difficult for her to move on.

Could have been you and me babe
Imagining a different reality where things worked out between her and the person she is addressing.

reaching for a different sky
Hopeful for a more positive and fulfilling future.

I would do more than anything
Expressing the depth of her feelings and the lengths she would go to for the person she is addressing.

just to have you here tonight
Expressing longing for the person she is addressing to be with her in the present moment.

where is the remedy
Searching for a solution or a way to feel better.

when you're feeling left behind
Feeling as though she is not moving forward without the person she is addressing.

I need to get through to you
Expressing the desire to communicate her emotions and feelings to the person she is addressing.

just tell me what you think that I should do
Asking the person she is addressing for advice or guidance on how to move forward.

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