Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
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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