Human Drama
Planningtorock Lyrics
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Trying to find the words to explain my sexuality
It's liquid, it's living, a moving love defined by itself
There's no rules, no convention
This love can go where ever it wants
Gimme a human drama
And understand that gender's just a game
Gimme a human drama
All sexuality is not the same
Gimme a human drama
The personal is so political
Gimme a human drama
Again, again
Gimme a human drama
We break a box to find a hundred more
Gimme a human drama
There's lots to learn but so much more to unlearn
Gimme a human drama
The personal is so political
Gimme a human drama
It kinda feels like genders just a lie
Genders just a lie
The song 'Human Drama' by Planningtorock is an anthem for anyone struggling with their sexuality and gender identity in a world that often doesn't provide the support or understanding they need. The lyrics acknowledge the difficulty of finding the right words to express personal experiences of sexuality that can be fluid and changing, yet also highlights the beauty and power of love that defies rules and conventions. In particular, the song encourages listeners to embrace the idea that "gender's just a game" and that all forms of sexuality are equally valid and deserving of respect.
Throughout the song, the repeated refrain "Gimme a human drama" reinforces the idea that there is value in challenging assumptions about gender and sexuality, and that personal experiences can have wider political implications. This idea is summed up in the final lines of the song, "It kinda feels like genders just a lie, genders just a lie", which suggests that the labels we use to define ourselves may be limiting and inaccurate.
Overall, 'Human Drama' is a powerful and eloquent expression of personal and political struggle, and a call for greater acceptance and understanding in a world that often falls short.
Line by Line Meaning
Been burning up inside day to today
It has been a constant battle to come to terms with my feelings.
Trying to find the words to explain my sexuality
I am struggling to express myself about my sexual identity.
It's liquid, it's living, a moving love defined by itself
My sexual preference is fluid and cannot be defined by the society's norms.
There's no rules, no convention
Society shouldn't dictate what love is or how it's expressed.
This love can go where ever it wants
Love is unrestricted and has no boundaries.
Gimme a human drama
I want to spark a debate about societal norms and beliefs surrounding gender and sexuality.
And understand that gender's just a game
Gender is a social construct and should not define or restrict one's identity.
All sexuality is not the same
There are various sexual orientations, and they all deserve equal recognition and respect.
The personal is so political
Our individual experiences and voices have a significant impact on shaping our political and social landscape.
We break a box to find a hundred more
Societal norms and expectations are layered, complicated, and can result in a never-ending cycle of scrutinizing and categorizing individuals.
There's lots to learn but so much more to unlearn
There is a lot of unlearning that needs to be done to break free of the prejudices that lurk within ourselves and society.
It kinda feels like genders just a lie
The concept of gender being a binary classification system has limitations and inaccuracies.
Writer(s): Janine Rostron
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.