I've been walking through life with a bullet-proof vest Sheilding emotions, acting like I couldn't care less I kept love at a distance My defenses were locked and alert Then you say 'hello' and the next thing I know I'm ready to risk being hurt No more protecting my heart now, darlin' My soul is out of the dark now, yes it is I'm setting my sails, tail winds prevail And I'm on my way You've got me letting my guard down, baby I wanna see what love has to offer me I'm showing all my cards No more protecting my heart I've been guilty of saying 'no' when I could've said 'yes' My heart's history, well it hasn't been the best But this time I'm trusting in somebody other than me I've built the walls tall, now they're gonna fall Got no more secrets to keep No more protecting my heart now, darlin' My soul is out of the dark now, yes it is I'm setting my sails, tail winds prevail And I'm on my way You've got me letting my guard down, baby I wanna see what love has to offer me I'm showing all my cards No more protecting my heart I've been waitin' Hesitatin' Treadin' water, trying to stay afloat But now I'm heading in the right direction Finally filled with hope No more protecting my heart Yeah, you've got me letting my guard down, baby I wanna see what love has to offer me I'm showing all my cards No more protecting my Baby, I'm ready to start No more protecting my heart Heart No more protecting my heart