Titanium/Pavane
The Piano Guys ft. Tyler Ward Lyrics
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That I can't hear a word you say.
I'm talking loud,
Not saying much.
I'm criticized,
But all your bullets ricochet.
You shoot me down,
I'm bullet proof,
Nothing to loose,
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.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
I am titanium.
I am titanium.
Cut me down,
But its you who have farther to fall.
It grows down,
And hardly low.
You raise your voice,
Sticks and stones may break my bones.
I am talking loud,
Not saying much.
I'm bully proof,
Nothing to loose,
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.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
I am titanium.
Stone hard, machine gun,
Firing at the ones who run.
Stone hard, like bullet proof lens.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
I am titanium.
The opening lines of The Piano Guys' song Titanium/Pavane suggest that the singer is dealing with criticism and rejection from someone, possibly a lover or friend. The singer's shouts are not being heard, while they themselves are being fired at with bullets from the other person's side. But the singer asserts that they are "bullet-proof" and can withstand the attacks. The line "I am talking loud, but not saying much" speaks to the singer's desire to be understood and heard, even though their words aren't resonating with the other person. The singer repeats the line "I am titanium" several times, asserting their strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to assert their strength and resilience. The line "You shoot me down, but I won't fall" is repeated several times, indicating that even though the other person is attacking, the singer is standing tall. They are undecided on why they are targeted and show us that nothing will take them down. In the last few stanzas, the singer talks about being "stone hard, machine gun" and firing back at the ones who run. This suggests a change in strategy, from passively taking bullets to actively fighting back.
Line by Line Meaning
You shouted out,
That I can't hear a word you say.
I'm talking loud,
Not saying much.
I can't hear your negativity, I'm too busy speaking words of positivity and encouragement.
I'm criticized,
But all your bullets ricochet.
You shoot me down,
But I get up.
You can try to bring me down with your criticism, but it only bounces off of me. I won't stay on the ground, I'll get right back up again.
I'm bullet proof,
Nothing to loose,
Fire away, fire away.
Ricochet. You take your aim.
Fire away, fire away.
You can shoot your literal or metaphorical bullets at me, but they won't penetrate my armor. I have nothing to lose by standing up for myself, so go ahead and try to tear me down...but you'll only be wasting your energy.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
You can try to take me down, but I am strong like titanium. I won't break or give in, no matter what you throw at me.
Cut me down,
But its you who have farther to fall.
It grows down,
And hardly low.
If you try to cut me down, you're only cutting yourself off from a chance to bring positivity into your life. My resilience and willpower are an upward force that grows higher and higher.
You raise your voice,
Sticks and stones may break my bones.
I am talking loud,
Not saying much.
You may try to intimidate me with your raised voice and insults, but they won't break me. I'm too busy speaking positivity and encouragement to truly engage with any negativity you're throwing my way.
I'm bully proof,
Nothing to loose,
Fire away, fire away.
Ricochet. You take your aim.
Fire away, fire away.
I won't let your attempts at bullying bring me down. I have nothing to lose by standing up to you, so go ahead and try. Your insults and negativity won't penetrate my strong exterior.
Stone hard, machine gun,
Firing at the ones who run.
Stone hard, like bullet proof lens.
Just like a machine gun, I'm unrelenting in my determination and strength. I won't back down or run away from any challenge. My willpower and resilience are unbreakable, like a shield of bullet proof glass.
You shoot me down,
But I won't fall.
I am titanium.
Even though you try to tear me down, I refuse to give in. I am a shining example of willpower and strength, and I won't fall down no matter how hard you try to knock me over.
I am titanium.
I am strong, willful, and resilient. Like the metal, I am hard-wearing and cannot be broken by anything you try to throw my way.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Nick Van De Wall, Sia Furler
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