Bulletproof

La Roux

About Bulletproof

"Bulletproof" is a song by English synth-pop duo La Roux from their eponymous debut studio album (2009). Written and produced by the duo's members, Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid, the song was released digitally in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2009 and physically the following day as the album's third single. "Bulletproof" was met with both critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the UK Singles Chart. It was a sleeper hit in the United States, where it peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 2010, following televised performances of the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Last Call with Carson Daly. It had been downloaded 2,324,000 times in the US as of September 2012. It also reached within the top 10 of Australia, Austria, the Belgian territory of Flanders, Ireland, New Zealand and Ukraine. 


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2012
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Been there, done that, messed around
I'm having fun; don't put me down
I'll never let you sweep me off my feet

I won't let you in again
The messages I've tried to send
My information's just not going in

Burning bridges shore to shore
I'll break away from something more
I'm not turned on to love until it's cheap

Been there, done that, messed around
I'm having fun; don't put me down
I'll never let you sweep me off my feet

[Chorus]
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof
This time, baby, I'll be
Bulletproof

I won't let you turn around
And tell me now I'm much too proud
To walk away from something when it's dead

Do, do, do your dirty words
Come out to play when you are heard
There's certain things that should be left unsaid

Tick, tick, tick, tick on the watch
And life's too short for me to stop
Oh, baby, your time is running out

I won't let you turn around 
And tell me now I'm much too proud
All you do is fill me up with doubt

[Chorus: x2]

This time baby
I'll be
Bulletproof
This time baby
I'll be
Bulletproof

[Chorus: x2]

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La Roux

La Roux ( /lɑːˈruː/ lah-ROO, French: [laˈʁu]) are an English electropop duo made up of singer, keyboardist, co-writer and co-producer Elly Jackson, and co-writer and co-producer Ben Langmaid. Jackson describes their relationship as "very much a half and half sharing situation... not like a singer producer outfit", but also recognises that due to her prominence, it may "look like a solo act". The supporting band members to the duo are Michael 'Mikey' Norris (on keyboard), Mickey O'Brien (keyboards and backing vocals) and William Bowerman (on drums). more »

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Written by: Eleanor Jackson, Benedict Langmaid

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Release Details
"Bulletproof" is a song by English synth-pop duo La Roux, released digitally in the United Kingdom as the lead single from their self-titled debut album on 21 June 2009.
Chart Performance
The song achieved commercial success and topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming the duo's first number one single in the UK.
International Success
Apart from UK, "Bulletproof" also reached the Top 10 in several other countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, and the United States.
Awards and Recognition
In 2011, the song was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Sales Achievement
It was certified triple platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the US.
Music Video
The music video, described as having strong visual aesthetics, was directed by The Sacred Egg, and features the singer dressed in Art Deco styled wardrobe and jewelry, singing and dancing against various graphic backgrounds. It received an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Breakthrough Video in 2010.
Cultural Impact
With its catchy tune and recognizable synth sounds, "Bulletproof" has been featured in a variety of films, television shows and commercials, demonstrating its lasting cultural impact.
Theme and Lyrics
The song's lyrics describe the emotional distance of the singer to shield herself from getting hurt in a romantic relationship. However, the upbeat tempo of the song obscures the vulnerability of the lyrics.
Production
The song was written and produced by La Roux members Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid. Interestingly, the duo tried numerous approaches before achieving the final production.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Bulletproof" in live performances and on YouTube, including Taylor Swift during the BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge segment in 2013, indicating the song's enduring popularity.

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