Titanium
Morten Benjamin Lyrics
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You're talking loud, not saying much
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
You're talking loud, not saying much
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
Talking loud, but I don't hear a word you say
Morten Benjamin's song "Titanium" is an emotional anthem about resilience and the power to rise above criticism and adversity. The opening lyrics "You shout it loud, but I don't hear a word you say, you're talking loud, not saying much" sets the scene of someone trying to break the singer down. However, the author makes clear that their words and bullets will not defeat them, as they remain bulletproof.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "fire away" as a challenge to keep on shooting because the singer will not succumb to the pressure. The repeated line, "you shoot me down, but I get up" represents the singer's fighting spirit and determination. The verses return to the theme of being bulletproof and reinforce the idea that the singer's defenses are impenetrable.
The song's uplifting lyrics make it a popular choice for motivational playlists and self-help seminars. It's a powerful reminder to stay strong in the face of adversity and to never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
You shout it loud, but I don't hear a word you say
Despite your attempts to belittle and undermine me, I refuse to acknowledge your negativity.
You're talking loud, not saying much
Your words lack substance and meaning, and are therefore inconsequential.
I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
Your attempts to criticize and hurt me only serve to bounce back, unfelt and unacknowledged.
You shoot me down, but I get up
Though you may knock me down with your attempts to harm me, I refuse to stay down and will get back up.
I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Your harmful words and actions cannot penetrate me, as I have nothing to lose and everything to gain by remaining strong and resilient.
Fire away, fire away
Bring on your worst, as I am unbreakable and will not be shaken.
Ricochet, you take your aim
Your attempts to harm me will only lead to your own defeat, as they will be reflected back at you.
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
Though you may try your hardest to hurt and undermine me, I refuse to be defeated and will rise above your negativity.
I am titanium
I am strong, unbreakable, and resilient, and your attempts to harm me will have no lasting impact.
Raise your voice, sticks and stones may break my bones
Though you may try to hurt me with your words, I refuse to be silenced or broken by them.
Talking loud, but I don't hear a word you say
Your attempts to hurt and undermine me fall on deaf ears, as I refuse to let your negativity affect me.
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@torkile
Probably the best X-factor performance I've seen.. including the UK edition. Fucking brilliant. Emotionally brilliant and muscially just as much.
@AdamDamkjer
OMG!!! Make a full cover of that and I'm a buyer!!! :D
Are moved to tears!
@zamzam11
Stadig min alltime favorit performance fra X-faktor. Gad vide hvor pokker Mortenh Benjamin forsvandt hen. Fra at være flyttet ind hos Blachman og i gang med album til at være forsvundet totalt og være totalt inaktiv online. Håber på et gensyn engang i fremtiden!
@sebastiankurjieh5023
han er i rigtig god stand sammen med familien og jeg ved at han ville være glad hvis han så denne besked! Og jeg vil sige tak for hans vegne! :)
@JB-zd8gv
han arbejder på mcdonalds i Hillerød
@YAZOOkim
totally great performance !!!!! the best version of this song ever.
@MickHenney
Så stor en mand med så skrøbelig og inspirerende stemme, der giver indlevelse. Fantastisk!
@WickedEliea
Der er så meget sjæl i din stemme Morten, det er så smukt! En helt perfekt kold sanger vil blive kedelig i længden, come on people!
@snugglehogwarts
Dette var nok noget af det mest perfekte.. Det perfekte afspejlet i musik, med den sårbare udstråling, og en nerve igennem hele sangen, der gør at jeg bliver sendt ind i drømmeverden hvor intet andet er nok end hans stemme. Dine følelser går direkte i hjertet på mig. Dette var så fantastisk at jeg fik tåre i øjnene da jeg så det igår. Tak for en smuk oplevelse Morten. Tusinde tak.
@metalheadjakob
you gotta keep in mind this guy has the most feeling of any contestant we ever had