Bulletproof
Oleander Lyrics


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I've been looking from the outside in
At strangers faces and old familiar friends
I remember what it means to you
To mean so much to me

And in the morning when I wake up worn and tired
I look at you and smile
It's what you give me that I need to face the day
Get on my way

It's your love that keeps me going
It's your love that makes me who I am
I might bend, but I'm not broken, I'm bulletproof
Yeah, bulletproof this time

I'm given inches just to take a mile
Get in my place now Movin' single file
Altogether everyone of us
Alone and on our own

And in the static of my daily life
I hear you talking, saying its alright
It's what you give me that I need
To face the day, get on my way

It's your love that keeps me going
It's your love that makes me who I am
I might bend, but I'm not broken, I'm bulletproof
Yeah, bulletproof this time

Oh, yeah, altogether every thought of us
Makes me feel so alive
Hey, hey, oh, yeah
All of my life, all of my life
I've been waiting for this

It's your love that keeps me going
It's your love that makes me who I am




I might bend, but I'm not broken, I'm bulletproof
Yeah, bulletproof this time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oleander's song "Bulletproof" speaks about the importance of love and support from the people around us. The singer sings about looking from the outside in and observing both strangers and old friends. The lyrics suggest that regardless of how well we know someone, it is easy to feel alone in the world. The chorus emphasizes that it's the love from others that gives us the strength to face the day and keep going.


The second verse takes a more reflective tone, suggesting that we are each on our own, forced to make our way through the world. In the midst of life's static and chaos, the singer hears a message of reassurance and encouragement from a loved one.


Overall, the song is an ode to the people who make life worth living, who give us the strength to be resilient, and who affirm our worth and value.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been looking from the outside in
I have observed strangers and old friends while being distant


At strangers faces and old familiar friends
Looking at the faces of people I do not know as well as old friends


I remember what it means to you
Recalling what is important to you


To mean so much to me
Being incredibly important to me


And in the morning when I wake up worn and tired
Upon waking up feeling exhausted and fatigued


I look at you and smile
Looking at you and feeling happy inside


It's what you give me that I need to face the day
It is your affection that helps me get through the day


Get on my way
Continue with my activities


It's your love that keeps me going
Your genuine love gives me strength to continue


It's your love that makes me who I am
Your love and support shapes my identity


I might bend, but I'm not broken, I'm bulletproof
While I may face challenges, I am strong enough to keep going


Yeah, bulletproof this time
I am particularly strong and able to overcome obstacles at this moment


I'm given inches just to take a mile
I receive small opportunities to take full advantage of them


Get in my place now Movin' single file
Allowing other people to go in front of me in an orderly fashion


Altogether everyone of us
All of us together as one group


Alone and on our own
Individual and independent


And in the static of my daily life
Amidst the chaos of my everyday life


I hear you talking, saying its alright
Hearing your voice reassure me that everything is okay


Oh, yeah, altogether every thought of us
Collectively, all of our thoughts create positive energy


Makes me feel so alive
I feel incredibly energized


Hey, hey, oh, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


All of my life, all of my life
For my entire existence


I've been waiting for this
I have been holding out for this particular moment




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The best song on this album is Something Beautiful.  

Bensch

no pun intended i guess :P

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great song!!!

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