In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Searching for words
Embracing their meaning
Starving for hurt
Erasing your feelings
Replacing comfort
With a false sense of sacrifice
Waiting your turn
For a guarantee to roll the dice
Why can't you fake me a reason why
You choose to blame me for all the times you hide
You can't mistake me for the enemy tonight
How does it feel
What does it mean to you
Your heart is real
It isn't bulletproof
You can't conceal all of the things you do
On your way down
Harboring thoughts
Of doubt and confusion
Fearing what's lost
A selfless conclusion
You're awaiting the fall
Creating your own appetite
You're saving it all
You'll do anything to win the fight
Why can't you fake me a reason why
You choose to blame me for all the times you hide
You can't mistake me for the enemy tonight
How does it feel
What does it mean to you
Your heart is real
It isn't bulletproof
You can't conceal all of the things you do
On your way down
How does it feel
What does it mean to you
Your heart is real
It isn't bulletproof
You can't conceal all of the things you do
On your way down
Embracing their meaning
Starving for hurt
Erasing your feelings
Replacing comfort
With a false sense of sacrifice
Waiting your turn
For a guarantee to roll the dice
Why can't you fake me a reason why
You choose to blame me for all the times you hide
You can't mistake me for the enemy tonight
How does it feel
What does it mean to you
Your heart is real
It isn't bulletproof
You can't conceal all of the things you do
On your way down
Harboring thoughts
Of doubt and confusion
Fearing what's lost
A selfless conclusion
You're awaiting the fall
Creating your own appetite
You're saving it all
You'll do anything to win the fight
Why can't you fake me a reason why
You choose to blame me for all the times you hide
You can't mistake me for the enemy tonight
How does it feel
What does it mean to you
Your heart is real
It isn't bulletproof
You can't conceal all of the things you do
On your way down
How does it feel
What does it mean to you
Your heart is real
It isn't bulletproof
You can't conceal all of the things you do
On your way down
Lyrics submitted by shatterzero666
Bulletproof Lyrics as written by Tofer Brown Greg Holden
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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