Humanity
♪ ATB Lyrics
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Every part of me is breaking down
You have let me feel so helpless
As if I couldn't drown
It was all with love
You understood the need in me
So much tenderness
You touched my soul
My very being
You made me whole
Now life has new meaning
Gotta a second chance
You can see the change in me
And as we dance
You wrap me in humanity
Others walked on by in their blindness
But you refused to let me be
My disguise you saw behind this
You pushed on in and set me free
And it was in protection
You held on with such certainty
Embraced by your affection
As you wrapped me in humanity
You touched my soul
My very being
You made me whole
Now life has new meaning
Gotta a second chance
You can see the change in me
And as we dance
You wrap me in humanity
The lyrics of ATB's Humanity explore themes of kindness, compassion and empathy towards one another. The song speaks of being swallowed by someone's kindness, to the point where the listener feels helpless, but is ultimately held up by the love and understanding of that person. In the second verse, the artist talks about how others walked on by without noticing his pain or difficulties, but there is someone who refused to let him be and saw beyond his disguise. This person held on with certainty and affection and wrapped him in humanity.
The chorus of the song talks about how this person touched the artist's soul and made him whole, giving him a new meaning to life as he dances with them. The song's overall message is one of gratitude towards those who show kindness and understanding towards others, especially during difficult times. It reminds us that we can all make a difference in someone's life by showing compassion and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been swallowed by your kindness
I am overwhelmed by how kind you are to me
Every part of me is breaking down
Your kindness has made me so emotional that I can't hold myself together
You have let me feel so helpless
You have given me the opportunity to be vulnerable and rely on you
As if I couldn't drown
You have given me such a level of support that I feel like I could never be in danger
It was all with love
Every action you took towards me was driven by love
You understood the need in me
You recognized and responded to my needs
So much tenderness
You were so gentle and caring towards me
You wrapped in humanity
You treated me with a level of compassion that makes me feel human and valued
You touched my soul
You reached me at a deep, emotional level
My very being
You affected every part of me
You made me whole
Through your actions, you completed me
Now life has new meaning
My life has been transformed because of the impact you've made on me
Gotta a second chance
I have been given another chance to experience life in a new way
You can see the change in me
The transformation in me is noticeable to others
And as we dance
As we move through life together
You wrap me in humanity
You continue to treat me with compassion and remind me of my value as a human being
Others walked on by in their blindness
Other people were too focused on themselves to notice my struggles
But you refused to let me be
You saw me and made an effort to help me despite others ignoring me
My disguise you saw behind this
You saw through any facade I was presenting and recognized my true self
You pushed on in and set me free
You didn't give up on me and ultimately empowered me to live my life freely
And it was in protection
Your actions were meant to protect me
You held on with such certainty
You didn't waver in your commitment to helping me
Embraced by your affection
Your love and care surrounded me
As you wrapped me in humanity
You treated me with kindness and dignity, acknowledging my worth as a human being
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: STEPHEN JOHN KALINICH, PETER LACEY
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