Bulletproof

The repetition of the wish to be "bulletproof" suggests a desire for emotional resilience or protection from life's challenges.

I wish, I wish that I was bulletproof, bulletproof

The repeated mention of "bulletproof" emphasizes the theme of strength and invincibility.

The speaker expresses struggles with communication, confidence, and self-acceptance.

Writing every verse in a cadence

To tell you how I feel, how I feel, how I feel (yeah)

This is how I deal, how I deal, how I deal (yeah)

With who I once was, now an acquaintance

Think my confidence (my confidence) is in the basement

Tryin' to keep it real, keep it real, keep it real (yeah)

The acknowledgment of not being "made of steel" highlights vulnerability and imperfection.

Reference to an internal battle and feeling unsure where to start, possibly indicating inner turmoil or conflict.

And I don't know where to begin, oh-oh

A monster inside of my skin

And I don't know where to begin, oh-oh

The desire to be "bulletproof" extends to wearing a mask and facing the truth, possibly reflecting a struggle with authenticity.

I wish that I could wear a mask and face the truth

I wish that I was

The repetition reinforces the longing for emotional strength and the struggle with self-doubt.

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

I wish that I was bulletproof, bulletproof

Watch all my doubts, they ricochet, nothing to lose

I wish that I was

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

Acknowledgment of personal limitations, fear, and the ongoing effort to remain genuine.

Some days I feel afraid of all the feelings in my mind

I'm tryin' to keep it real, keep it real, keep it real (yeah)

'Cause I'm not made of steel, made of steel

Continuation of the internal battle theme, with uncertainty about where to begin.

And I don't know where to begin, oh-oh

A monster inside of my skin

And I don't know where to begin, oh-oh

Reiteration of the wish to be "bulletproof" and wear a mask, facing the truth.

I wish that I could wear a mask and face the truth

I wish that I was

Repetition emphasizes the persistence of doubt and the desire for emotional resilience.

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

I wish that I was bulletproof, bulletproof

Watch all my doubts, they ricochet, nothing to lose

I wish that I was

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

Introduction of a metaphorical "monster" inside, reflecting inner struggles and uncertainty about the outcome.

And I don't know where to begin, oh-oh

There's a monster inside of my skin

And I don't know who's gonna win, oh-oh

Continued expression of the wish for emotional strength, acknowledging doubts that bounce back.

I wish that I could wear a mask and face the truth

I wish that I was

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

I wish that I was bulletproof, bulletproof

Watch all my doubts, they ricochet, nothing to lose

The repetition of the wish to be "bulletproof" intensifies the longing for emotional resilience.

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

I wish, I wish that I was

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

Final repetition of the wish, emphasizing the persistent desire for emotional strength and resilience.

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

(Bullet-bulletproof, bullet-bullet-bulletproof)

I wish, I wish that I was