Aaron Lee is a ukulele performer currently based in the Netherlands. He pla… Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Lee is a ukulele performer currently based in the Netherlands. He plays original ukulele music that is fun and different. He has toured all over the United States and a little bit of Europe, traveling to shows by bicycle, bus, train or other means. The New Hampshire native has dazzled audiences all over the United States and Europe with his originally crafted blend of bluegrass, country, and old time jazz. Lee’s music is as fun and quirky as the instrument he plays, with each song on his debut album, The Ukulele Project (2010), creatively and intentionally featuring the word ‘ukulele’.

Only human
Aaron Lee Lyrics

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Show me a river that needs not an ocean to flow...
No candle flickers without the first spark that entices the fire...to grow...
You'll never see a man or woman...
Without love how can they survive...

(We all need, the strength of one)
(We all need, the flesh and blood)
(To feed our hearts, and fill our souls)

(We're only human)...

Show me a rainbow that shines through the eye of the storm...
With each tomorrow, there is a new love that waits for a chance to be born...
You'll never see a man or woman...
Without love how can they survive...

(We all need, the strength of one)
(We all need, the flesh and blood)
(To feed our hearts, and fill our souls)
(We're only human)

I need somebody who can share my whole life away...
Give me something to believe...
I need somebody who can make my life complete...

Ooh.. yeah, you'll never see a man or woman...
Without love how can they survive...

(We all need, the strength of one)
(We all need, the flesh and blood)
(To feed our hearts, and fill our souls)
(We're only human)..

(We all need, the strength of one)
(We all need, the flesh and blood)
(To feed our hearts, and fill our souls)
(We're only human)...

(We're only human)

(We're only human)...
I'm only human....

Overall Meaning

The song 'Only Human' by Aaron Lee is an uplifting ballad that talks about the necessity of love and companionship in human life. Through various metaphors, Lee conveys the message that just as a river needs an ocean, a candle needs a spark, and a rainbow needs a storm to shine, humans too need the support and affection of others to survive. According to him, love is the flesh and blood that feeds our hearts and fills our souls. The song has a universal appeal and speaks to the importance of human connection in all our lives.

The lyrics of the song are open-ended and can be interpreted in various ways. Some might see it as a romantic love song, while others might view it as a tribute to friendship or family. The verses and chorus are simple and catchy, making it easy to sing along. Through the repetition of the lines, 'we all need the strength of one,' 'we're only human,' and 'without love how can they survive,' Lee emphasizes the importance of empathy and kindness towards one another. In the end, he admits that he too needs someone to share his life with, someone who can make his life complete.

Line by Line Meaning

Show me a river that needs not an ocean to flow...
Just as a river can flow without an ocean, we too can find our own path without relying on the guidance of others.

No candle flickers without the first spark that entices the fire...to grow...
Every great achievement starts with a small step, just as a small spark can ignite a fire.

You'll never see a man or woman...Without love how can they survive...
Love is a basic human need that is essential for our survival and happiness. Without it, we cannot thrive.

(We all need, the strength of one)
We need the support and encouragement of others to reach our full potential.

(We all need, the flesh and blood)
We need the physical presence of others in our lives for companionship and love.

(To feed our hearts, and fill our souls)
The love and support of others nourishes our emotional and spiritual selves, providing us with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

(We're only human)
Despite our imperfections and limitations, we are all human and deserving of love and acceptance.

Show me a rainbow that shines through the eye of the storm...
There is beauty and hope even in the midst of chaos and difficulty, just as a rainbow can appear after a storm.

With each tomorrow, there is a new love that waits for a chance to be born...
Each day offers the possibility of new connections and relationships, giving us hope for the future.

I need somebody who can share my whole life away...Give me something to believe...I need somebody who can make my life complete...
Love is a powerful force that can give our lives purpose and meaning, making us feel complete and whole.

We're only human...
We are fragile and imperfect beings, but we are also capable of great love, compassion, and strength.

(We're only human)
Despite our imperfections and limitations, we are all human and deserving of love and acceptance.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES HARRIS III, JOHNNY MOLLINGS, LENNY MOLLINGS, RODNEY KOHN

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