I run outside before you, making holes for you to walk through like a child following footprints in the snow

You are my foundation, and beside you I'm a mountain, I am fortified, and I can only grow

And that's not all

Haven't you, a man of science, ever wondered why I try so hard to make you feel so secure?

Haven't you , with all your cleverness, devised the reason why I missed no hit and dodged no bullet, can't you see why I go through it?

CHORUS:
I want to be your human shield
Be your cover in the field
Be your strength when you have none
Be your comfort when you are done
Be the walls you live inside
Be the hole where you can hide
Be the safe in which you're sealed
I want to be your human shield

One I was withdrawn, but that loner now is gone. Oh, how'd I stay so long in such a place without you?

Once I was so strong but now to be alone feels wrong when I am invincible around you

Haven't you, a man of science, ever wondered why I try so hard to make you feel so secure?
Haven't you, with all your cleverness, devised the reason why I missed no hit and held no rancor?

Haven't you felt so at ease while safe inside my company? See I am at my best as your bulletproof vest

I am your residence, your willing shade, the room in which your bed is made, your host, your home, your hive, your cave; oh can't you see how brave you make me?

CHORUS:
I want to be your human shield
Be your cover in the field
Be your strength when you have none
Be your comfort when you are done
Be the walls you live inside
Be the hole where you can hide
Be the safe in which you're sealed
I want to be your human shield