Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was Lyrics

Lyric discussion by letmebe 

Cover art for Bullet Proof...I Wish I Was lyrics by Radiohead

Time to comment on MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL time

I have two, duel meanings.

1) This came to me back in '95, when I was youngin, and I really like this theory. Ever had a childhood whimsy? We all have. Like I'm going to be this or do that and its just so pure and reflects your character at a really young age. What I thought was an adult, looking back on life and wants to recapture his childhood naive fantasy of becoming bulletproof. If I were to direct this music video, I would have two kids kissing on a dock at a starry night during the chorus: 'proooooooooooof'.

2) Came a few weeks later. A man being torn and hurt in a destructive relationship, and how he is resorting to have the most superificial kind of protection - physical, away from the pain that he has been caused. Hiding in a dark room, huddled up, bulletproof and completely invulnerable.

What a beautiful song. My absolute favorite.

@letmebe Amazing interpretation. I really enjoyed your graphical depictions also. Thanks for sharing.