Inhuman
Aesthetic Perfection Lyrics


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I got a crush on a pretty picture,
She's got style when she wears a frown,
She's got me,
Well I'm going nowhere,
Oh please,
Proceed,
We're going down.
No hope,
No pain,
No loss,
No gain,
No heart,
No will,
No life,
No thrill.

One day,
I pray,
I'll be,
A human being,
Stay,
With me,
Have faith,
That I can change for you.

I get a rush once I pick the poison,
Well don't buy what you get for free,
I can't be all the things she wanted,
I beg,




I plead,
What's happening?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aesthetic Perfection's song "Inhuman" speak to the feeling of being disconnected from humanity and the struggle to maintain a human connection in the face of that. The singer describes being drawn to someone who embodies a certain aesthetic, but realizing that without a deeper connection, they are headed for destruction. The repeated use of the phrase "no" - no hope, no pain, no loss, etc. - emphasizes the feeling of emptiness that comes with disconnection from humanity.


As the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire to change and become a "human being" in order to be with the person they are drawn to. This desire is tempered by a sense of hopelessness and a fear that they will never be able to change. The final lines of the song, "I beg, I plead, what's happening?" suggest a feeling of desperation and confusion, as the singer struggles to understand their own emotions and behavior.


Overall, "Inhuman" is a powerful exploration of the struggle to maintain a sense of humanity in a world that often seems to be moving away from it.


Line by Line Meaning

I got a crush on a pretty picture,
I am attracted to a beautiful image or ideal, rather than a real person.


She's got style when she wears a frown,
She is able to exude a certain elegance and sophistication even when she is upset or unhappy.


She's got me,
She has completely captivated me and has me under her spell.


Well I'm going nowhere,
I am stuck in an unproductive or unfulfilling state of being and am not progressing.


Oh please,
A plea for mercy or compassion, a desperate request for help or guidance.


Proceed,
An urging or a command to move forward even though it may not be easy or desirable.


We're going down.
The situation is getting worse and it feels like everything is falling apart or is doomed to fail.


No hope,
A complete absence of optimism or positivity about the future.


No pain,
An absence of emotional or physical discomfort or suffering, which can sometimes be a sign of emotional numbness or detachment.


No loss,
An absence of grief or mourning for something that has been taken away or has ended.


No gain,
An absence of progress or growth, which can indicate stagnation or a lack of motivation.


No heart,
A lack of genuine emotion or empathy, or the feeling that something important or essential is missing.


No will,
A sense of helplessness or powerlessness to enact real change or overcome obstacles.


No life,
A feeling of emptiness or lack of purpose or fulfillment, where one's existence feels meaningless or futile.


No thrill.
A sense of boredom or monotony, where nothing feels exciting or stimulating anymore.


One day,
A glimmer of hope or a flicker of possibility that things might improve or change for the better in the future.


I pray,
A sense of desperation or the final resort for help when all else has failed.


I'll be,
A grand vision or goal for the future, something to strive towards or aspire to become.


A human being,
A desire to connect with others on a more intimate and authentic level, to feel emotions and empathy like a typical person would.


Stay,
A plea for someone to remain supportive and committed to helping me through this difficult time or transition.


With me,
A call for companionship or camaraderie, to be with someone who truly understands and cares about what I am going through.


Have faith,
A sincere hope or belief that things will get better or that I will be able to overcome my current struggles.


That I can change for you.
A commitment to making a positive change or transformation in order to earn the trust, respect, or love of someone who is important to me.


I get a rush once I pick the poison,
I experience a false sense of excitement or pleasure when I engage in self-destructive behaviors or indulge in unhealthy habits.


Well don't buy what you get for free,
A warning against the pitfalls of seeking short-term gains or quick fixes that ultimately come at a greater cost than they are worth.


I can't be all the things she wanted,
I am unable to live up to the expectations or desires of the person I am interested in or committed to.


I beg,
A helpless plea or entreaty for forgiveness, compassion, or understanding.


I plead,
An even more desperate or fervent appeal to someone for help or mercy.


What's happening?
A sense of confusion or disorientation in response to unexpected or unsettling circumstances.




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WarcraftOhio

The great thing about discovering a band like this 9 years later is that there are so many awesome tracks to go and find. I don't have to sit and wait for new stuff since is there are so many great songs already out. Looking forward to finding them all !!!!

prschuster

Just about every time I discover a band on You Tube, I find that I am 5 to 10 years late.

Terrorfront

Proud to say that Aesthetic Perfection was the band that made me like Industrial/EBM.

Radical Biscotti

Oh man, coming back to your music after years away from it, I remember why I thought of you as the Chester Bennington of this genre. I remember stumbling across A Nice Place To Visit when I was in highschool.

greatmajingo

I love all the vocal styles that he has used throughout his albums, but i wish he would mix it up in each album, because I like this occaisionally, but if this whole album is like this, I don't know if Id be feeling it the whole time. I love Close To Human vocals and A Violent Emotion's were my favorite. this content was amazing. I love this concept of humanity/inhumanity he keeps exploring. I love the synths still, not every song has to blow you away with their use and he recognized that.

TheBlackVideos

Saw them live a few months back, it's really great live. With live keys + live drums it's a whole other feeling live. If you get the chance, go to an AP concert! :)

KemaN2O

Не особо в восторге от клипов, но музыку ты делаешь отличную! Мне очень нравится как изменяется твоё творчество, что ты не стоишь на месте даже не смотря на то, что 2й и 3й альбомы я люблю больше всего.

torpormeister

Aesthetic Perfection kicks ass live. first I was sceptic, afraid it would sound dull but I couldn't be any more wrong... Daniel's voice is out of this world, Tim hits the drums so hard I almost feel sorry for them, and it's just way more brutal than on the albums. Go see them!

mesto appassionata

I discovered you when I was 15, I'm almost 33 now, and your music has never left me)) I will always cherish the memories of your performances.. Thank you so much!!

Miss U/Russia((((
💝💋

TacoHorse

The way you can go from the harsh scream to the clean vocals is so amazing keep it up!

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