Only human
Austin Plaine Lyrics

Austin Plaine's song "Only Human" speaks about the fundamental fact that all of us, regardless of who we are, are simply human. The lyrics suggest that we all go through similar struggles and experiences throughout our lives, and in that way, we are all the same. The opening line "I am only human, I will ride out the world just like you" suggests that the singer acknowledges his own limitations but also accepts that it is okay to be human and have flaws. He then invites the listener to do the same, saying "You can take or leave it, let the stars paint a line of truth." The reference to starlight is a metaphor for how the truth is visible and constant, no matter where you are in the world.

The song also touches on the idea of mortality and how we are only here for a short time, saying "And just like our fathers, that discovered the land below our feet, and fought for a future, so much more than the life that we lead." Again, the singer acknowledges that we are all connected to our past and those who came before us, and that we are all trying to strive for something beyond ourselves. The line "So I stand here and will say, you can take or leave it, for tomorrow will be another day" suggests that no matter what happens in life, we must keep moving forward and take things as they come.