human
- Civil Twilight Lyrics
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Back to the beginning
There's one way back to home again
To where I feel forgiven
What is this I feel, why is it so real
What am I to say
It's only fear, that run through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human
I am just an image of something so much greater
I am just a picture frame, I am not the painter
Where do I begin, can I shed this skin
What is this I feel within
It's only love, it's only pain
It's only fear that runs through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human
That make us human
That make us human
It's only love, it's only pain
It's only fear that runs through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human
That make us human
That make us human
Oh that make us human
The song "Human" by Civil Twilight is a reflection on the experience of being human, and the emotions that accompany it. The lyrics suggest that the human experience is defined by a range of emotions, from love and pain to fear and the inexplicable. The singer acknowledges that he is only a small part of something greater, like an image or a picture frame, and yet he is still caught up in the complexities of human emotion.
The lyrics also evoke a sense of searching and longing, with the repeated refrain of "There's one way out and one way in, back to the beginning," suggesting a desire to return to a state of innocence or purity. The singer also wonders if he can shed his skin and start over anew, perhaps echoing the desire to escape from the burden of the past and its emotional baggage.
Overall, "Human" is a poignant meditation on what it means to be human, with its inherent contradictions and complexities. The song suggests that we are all part of something greater, but that we are also each unique and unrepeatable, with our own set of emotions and experiences that make us who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
There's one way out and one way in
There's only one way to enter or exit a situation
Back to the beginning
Back to the starting point
There's one way back to home again
There is a specific path that leads you back to your sense of belongingness.
To where I feel forgiven
A place that makes me feel pardoned or absolved of my past actions.
What is this I feel, why is it so real
I'm experiencing emotions, and they're so intense that I'm curious about why I'm feeling this way
What am I to say
What should I express to others about these emotions and the way they're making me feel?
It's only love, it's only pain
The emotions that affect me the most are either love or pain
It's only fear, that run through my veins
The predominant emotion is fear, manifested in every action and thought.
It's all the things you can't explain
These emotions are tough to put into words, as they arise from within.
That make us human
These complex feelings and their effects on us are what make us human.
I am just an image of something so much greater
I am but a small piece of a much larger puzzle.
I am just a picture frame, I am not the painter
I am a mere vessel that contains something more profound that can only be understood through experience.
Where do I begin, can I shed this skin
Where do I even commence in tackling these emotions and leaving them behind.
What is this I feel within
What kind of an emotion is this, understood only by me and the way I live?
That make us human
Our introspective and self-aware nature, makes us Human.
It's only love, it's only pain
Emotions that govern us, love or pain.
That make us human
Emotions and our ability to understand complex feelings and respond to them.
That make us human
The unique fusion of sentiments, introspection and vulnerability defines the person we are.
Oh that make us human
It is this unique blend of emotions that defines us as Humans.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEVE MCKELLAR
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