Bulletproof And Tall As Jesus
Spitfire Lyrics


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Your mascara is running doll
Bulletproof and tall as Jesus
Baby, you're just another blonde humming along
Humming along to your own two-bit lullabye
You must be jinxed
"never leave a hot minute cold"
You're livin' a lie...yeah
At the top of your lungs...yeah
Just another blonde humming along
At the top of your lungs...yeah
So dress up your mannequins tall as Jesus
To clear your conscience
And live your life for one more quick fix




But you know and i know
That your mascara is still running...doll

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe a woman who is trying to maintain a persona of being "bulletproof and tall as Jesus" - strong and unbreakable. However, the singer sees through this facade and recognizes that this woman is just like any other "blonde humming along," trying to live life for one more quick fix. The repetition of "just another blonde humming along" emphasizes the idea that this woman is not special or unique, but rather just like everyone else.


The line "you must be jinxed" implies that the woman is cursed or unlucky in some way, perhaps because she is constantly trying to live up to an impossible standard. The phrase "never leave a hot minute cold" suggests that she is always on the move, never slowing down or taking a break.


The final lines of the song - "but you know and I know that your mascara is still running...doll" - suggest that despite her efforts to appear strong and put-together, this woman is still vulnerable and struggling. The metaphor of mascara running implies that she is crying or emotionally overwhelmed, even though she is trying to hold it together.


Overall, these lyrics capture the struggle to maintain a facade of strength and invincibility, while also recognizing the underlying vulnerability and humanity that we all share.


Line by Line Meaning

Your mascara is running doll
You're trying so hard to keep up appearances, but even your mascara can't hide the cracks in your facade.


Bulletproof and tall as Jesus
You're trying to appear untouchable like a superhero, but in reality, you're just as vulnerable as anyone else.


Baby, you're just another blonde humming along
You're nothing special, you're just going through the motions like everyone else.


Humming along to your own two-bit lullabye
You're lost in your own fantasy and ignoring the harsh realities of life.


You must be jinxed
Things just never seem to go your way, and you're struggling to keep up with life.


"never leave a hot minute cold"
You always try to keep yourself busy and distracted so you don't have to face your problems head-on.


You're livin' a lie...yeah
You're trying to convince yourself and others that everything is okay, even though you know it's not.


At the top of your lungs...yeah
You're shouting and making noise to distract from the pain and chaos of your life.


Just another blonde humming along
You're nothing but a generic, unremarkable person, just like everyone else.


At the top of your lungs...yeah
You're still shouting and making noise to distract from your problems and insecurities.


So dress up your mannequins tall as Jesus
You're trying to put on a show of perfection and superiority, but it's all just empty posturing.


To clear your conscience
You're trying to convince yourself that you're doing the right thing, even though you know you're not.


And live your life for one more quick fix
You're constantly chasing after quick, temporary solutions to your problems, instead of facing them head-on.


But you know and i know
You can try to hide your problems all you want, but both you and I know that they're still there.


That your mascara is still running...doll
Even though you're trying to appear perfect and invulnerable, your true emotions and problems are still showing through.




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Comments from YouTube:

@snoophogg1177

Opening song is the greatest song ever!!!!!! .

@drewnecci8400

I saw the four-piece lineup (John Matt Jimmy Chris) do this material in a space above a Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond’s Carytown nieghborhood right before the record came out and did NOT get it. Thought it was too sludgy and too repetitive. Only when the record came out did I realize… that’s kinda what makes it great!

@snoophogg1177

This Ain’t Vegas and You Ain’t Elvis!!!!!

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