Human
Anavae Lyrics
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I want to wear your flesh like a costume
I want to skin you alive
I want to be, I want to be human
Take it from me
This place, it ain't too pretty
Not what I had in mind
I want to lay down
Paranoia, your disorder
Mad bitch, no need to shout about it
Don't call me crazy
There's something in the world
I think you lost the plot
I swore I wouldn't be a bother
I want to skin you alive
I want to wear your flesh like a costume
I want to skin you alive
I want to be, I want to be human
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I want to be human
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I want to be human
I thought it was cool to feel
Now I'm the fool
What do you take me for?
This wasn't the plan
I wanna lay down
Get away from me
I thought wearing your mask
Would let me understand
Now I'm just covered in
The dirty blood of man
Don't think I wanna know
Is being human just a joke, a fake, a filthy liar?
I want to skin you alive
I want to wear your flesh like a costume
I want to skin you alive
I want to be, I want to be human
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I want to be human
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I want to be human
I wanna be like them
I wanna tear the smiles right off your skin
If feeling happy is being dumb
I wanna fit right in
I wanna be, I wanna be
I wanna be like them
So i'll take a knife and i'll try again
I wanna fit right in
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I want to be human
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I want to be human
I want to skin you alive
I want to wear your flesh like a costume
I want to skin you alive
I want to be, I want to be human
Anavae's song "Human" is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the desire to belong and be like everyone else, even if it means adopting violent and destructive behavior. The lyrics depict the internal struggle of the singer as they grapple with a deep sense of alienation and disconnection from the world around them. They long to be a part of the group, to fit in and be accepted, but feel that they are fundamentally different and therefore cannot bridge the gap. This frustration and anger ultimately manifest in desires to harm others, to literally "skin them alive" and take on their identity in order to be human.
The lyrics are filled with vivid and visceral images that create a disconcerting and unsettling vibe. The repeated refrain of "I want to skin you alive/I want to wear your flesh like a costume" is particularly jarring, conjuring up images of violence and horror. This is juxtaposed with the singer's stated desire to simply be human, to be like everyone else and fit in. The overall effect is a haunting and unsettling portrait of someone struggling with their own identity and the meaning of humanity.
Overall, Anavae's "Human" is a powerful and provocative exploration of what it means to be human and how we all struggle with fitting in and finding our place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to skin you alive
I am so consumed by envy and desire that I want to remove your exterior layer and wear it as my own
I want to wear your flesh like a costume
I crave your identity and desire to replace it with my own, to become you
I want to be, I want to be human
My obsession with you stems from my desire to feel and connect with humanity, to be a part of your world
Take it from me
Believe me, I know what I'm talking about
This place, it ain't too pretty
The world around me is lacking in beauty and meaning
Not what I had in mind
My expectations for the world were much higher and more fulfilling than what I have experienced
It's getting too loud
The noise and chaos of the world are becoming overwhelming and unbearable
I want to lay down
I am exhausted and want to rest from the tumultuousness of life
Paranoia, your disorder
Your irrational fear and suspicion are making my life difficult and unpleasant
Mad bitch, no need to shout about it
Your hysteria and anger are unnecessary and only add to the chaos around us
Don't call me crazy
I resent being labeled as insane or abnormal because of my desires and emotions
There's something in the world
I sense that there is something meaningful and profound in the world, despite my current dissatisfaction
I think you lost the plot
You have no idea what you're talking about and have lost sight of what's important in life
I swore I wouldn't be a bother
I promised myself that I wouldn't burden others with my problems and desires
I thought it was cool to feel
I naively believed that emotions and desires were exciting and positive experiences
Now I'm the fool
I have realized that my previous understanding of emotions was misguided and foolish
What do you take me for?
Why do you underestimate my intelligence and understanding of the world?
This wasn't the plan
My life has taken an unexpected turn, and I am struggling to reconcile my desires with reality
Get away from me
I am frustrated and seek separation from the chaos of the world and others around me
I thought wearing your mask
I believed that taking on the identity of another would enable me to understand and experience their life
Would let me understand
I hoped that this transformation would provide me with insight and comprehension of the human experience
Now I'm just covered in
Instead, I am left with a shallow and misguided understanding of the world, and its negative aspects
The dirty blood of man
My desires and actions have left me feeling tainted and estranged from human connection
Don't think I wanna know
I am not interested in the ugly truths of the world, which contradict my idealized view of humanity
Is being human just a joke, a fake, a filthy liar?
I am disillusioned and questioning whether the concept of humanity is a farce, and its existence is deceptive and tarnished
I wanna tear the smiles right off your skin
I am consumed with envy and resentment towards those who appear happy and content, and want to destroy their facade
If feeling happy is being dumb
I believe that true intelligence and understanding of the world require one to be unhappy and dissatisfied, rather than content and joyful
I wanna fit right in
I desire to be part of the group of unhappy and discontent people, and am willing to go to great lengths to achieve this
So I'll take a knife and I'll try again
I am so desperate to become like others that I am willing to resort to violence and harm to achieve my desires
Writer(s): Jamie Finch, Rebecca Need-menear
Contributed by Thomas W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bubblez5650
Thanks Spotify for introducing me to this band
@junejulyw
Yeah I came here from Spotify too. I’m so glad
@JenJanet
@@junejulyw me too! Spotify showing me the good bands
@SmallBlueGod
Same here. :)
@BassOutcast
Literally bought a premium membership for Anavae. Was worth every penny.
@andreichiorean4450
Same, fucking love em.
@AnakinSiddhartha
Anavae is just the most underrated band I know
@blanket1388
I was peacefully listening to some new tunes on spotify when suddenly i heard "i wanna skin you alive" from my speakers
What a fun moment that was
Anyways love the song
@jose-ue6vt
Spotify always has my back with good music!!!
@ReeceDK
This style of Electronic Rock is still pretty niche. I can only think of BMTH and PVRIS doing something similar this year. Glad I'm here early because the 2020's will ne packed with this sound. It's gonna be interesting 😄