Stiff Little Fingers - Bulletproof lyrics

rate me

(Jake Burns)

A lot of people come to me

And talk at my face

Try to tell me all that's wrong in my life

They give me all of their opinions

And their strongly held convictions

And all of them sure that they're right

I'll give the truth, the whole truth

And nothing like the truth

'Cos confession id good for the soul

But bad for the neck

Bad for the neck

Everyone believes they've something to reveal

And they're offering me their advice

This can only help me get my life in line

They never stop to ask themselves why

I need some help, some guidance

Some backing and belief

But really all I need is a rest

And if you really want to help me

Just stay out of my way

I need some time to reflect

Just leave me alone

Chorus:

I'm not bulletproof

I'm not bulletproof

I'm not...

Now I don't take too kindly to your helpful hints

No matter how heartfelt they're meant

'Cos it usually means I've got some business of my own

That you want to get your nose in

Now that's a fact, you react

Anyway you like

And it don't make no difference to me

'Cos I've met your kind in every walk of life

And I want you to let me be

Let me be

(Chorus)

B.u double l e.t.p.r. double o f

I'm not

B.u double l e.t.p.r. double o f

So for all you instructors, you advisors

And tormentors I'd like to give a little bit back

See the only way I'll learn is to make my own mistakes

And that's an undeniable fact

I've got to fall and tumble

Bomb and then collapse

If ever I'm going to get it right

And you must stand and watch me

And never interfere

You got to let me live my own life

(Chorus)