Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American s… Read Full Bio ↴Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model. She is known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, voice-layering, and intricate riffs, which has earned her the title of "the Vocal Bible". As of August 2020, she has sold over 40 million records worldwide, with approximately 8.62 million albums sold in the United States alone. Her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award and an American Music Award.

Born in McComb, Mississippi, Norwood was raised in Carson, California, beginning her career as a backing vocalist for teen groups. After signing with Atlantic Records in 1993, she released her self-titled debut album, Brandy, the following year, which sold six million copies worldwide. Norwood ventured into acting with the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001), which won her an NAACP Image Award, and resulted in numerous other roles, such as the titular character in the television film Cinderella (1997) and Karla Wilson in the slasher film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998). Her musical breakthrough came with the wildly successful single "The Boy Is Mine" (1998), a duet with fellow R&B contemporary Monica, which went on to become one of the best selling female duets of all time. Her second album, Never Say Never, won Norwood her first Grammy Award. In 2002, Norwood starred in the reality series Brandy: Special Delivery, documenting the birth of her daughter. Her third and fourth albums, Full Moon (2002) and Afrodisiac (2004), were released to critical success.

Norwood served as a judge on the first season of America's Got Talent before being involved in a heavily publicized car accident in 2006. Norwood's fifth album, Human (2008), was released to positive reviews, although it was a commercial failure. In 2010, she returned to television as a contestant on the eleventh season of Dancing with the Stars and starred in the reality series Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business. She was a series regular in the BET series The Game (2012–2015) and released her sixth album Two Eleven (2012) thereafter, both earning her critical praise. In April 2015, Norwood made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago. She starred in and executive produced a sitcom titled Zoe Ever After on BET which premiered in January 2016. In July 2020, Norwood released her seventh studio album, B7, also her first project as an independent artist, to critical acclaim. In 2021, Norwood starred alongside Naturi Naughton, Eve and Nadine Velazquez in American Broadcasting Company's music drama series Queens to critical acclaim.

In June 2022, Norwood announced her major label return after signing with Motown Records under which she is expected to preprare her eighth studio album.

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Brandy Lyrics

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I've said sorry over a thousand times
Is there anything to say to you to help you dry your eyes?
I would make it all better if I could, I hope you realize
I cry when you cry, I hurt when you hurt
I make mistakes but I can't turn back time

(I'm only human)
Forgive me

(I'm only human)
Love me
(I'm only human)
Save me, save me from myself
(I'm no super woman)
Embrace me
(I'm fragile and broken)
You're just like me (oh)

I'm perfectly human
I might just tell a lie
I'm perfectly human
But I'm an angel in disguise

I'm staring in the mirror and a stranger's looking back
What are you afraid of, girl? The future or the past?
If you wanna see inside of me all you have to do is ask
I cry when you cry, I hurt when you hurt
I've made mistakes but I can't turn back time

I'm only human
Forgive me
(I'm only human)
Love me
(I'm only human)
Save me, save me from myself
(I'm no super woman)
Embrace me
(I'm fragile and broken)
Just like you, oh

I'm perfectly human
I might just tell a lie
I'm perfectly human
But I'm an angel in disguise

Maybe what tears us apart is what brings us back together
And everything that makes us different really brings us closer
Could you hold me (for a little while)?
Could you love me (without a doubt)?
I need you, I need you

(I'm only human)
Forgive me
(I'm only human)
Love me
(I'm only human)
Save me, save me from myself
(I'm no super woman)
Embrace me
(I'm fragile and broken)
You're just like me (oh)

I'm perfectly human
I might tell a lie
I'm perfectly human
But I'm an angel in disguise

We're only human (perfectly human, oh)
I might just tell a lie
I'm perfectly human (oh, oh)
But I'm an angel in disguise

I'm perfectly human (perfectly human)
I might just tell a lie

I'm perfectly human
We're all angels in disguise

Overall Meaning

In Brandy’s song “Human,” the artist contemplates her mistakes and imperfections as a part of her humanity. She apologizes for the hurt she may have caused and wishes to make it better, acknowledging that she is not perfect but is trying her best to be forgiven. Brandy sings about her fragility and vulnerability, as a reflection of all of us experiencing similar emotions.

The chorus of the song emphasizes Brandy’s message: “I'm only human, forgive me / I'm only human, love me / I'm only human, save me, save me from myself / I'm no superwoman, embrace me / I'm fragile and broken / You're just like me.” Through her lyrics, Brandy reminds her listeners that they are not alone in their struggles and encourages them to forgive themselves and others.

The song ends with the line, “We're all angels in disguise.” This closing statement reveals that even though we are not perfect and may make mistakes, we have the capacity to do good and be kind to one another.

Overall, “Human” is a poignant and heartfelt song that invites listeners to embrace their humanity and seek forgiveness and love from themselves and others.

Line by Line Meaning

I've said sorry over a thousand times
I have apologized countless times

Is there anything to say to you to help you dry your eyes?
Can I say anything to make you feel better and stop crying?

I would make it all better if I could, I hope you realize
I wish I could fix things and hope you understand my intentions

I cry when you cry, I hurt when you hurt
Your pain affects me deeply, and it hurts me to see you suffer

I make mistakes but I can't turn back time
I am human and prone to mistakes, but I can't change the past

(I'm only human)
I'm not perfect

Forgive me
Please pardon my mistakes

(I'm only human)
I'm not infallible

Love me
Accept and care for me regardless of my flaws

(I'm only human)
I'm imperfect

Save me, save me from myself
Protect me from my own insecurities and flaws

(I'm no super woman)
I'm not capable of doing everything perfectly

Embrace me
Hold me tight and support me through my struggles

(I'm fragile and broken)
I'm vulnerable and hurt

You're just like me (oh)
You also have flaws and struggles

I'm perfectly human
I am completely and utterly normal

I might just tell a lie
I'm not always truthful

But I'm an angel in disguise
My intentions are genuine, even if I don't always communicate perfectly

I'm staring in the mirror and a stranger's looking back
I don't always recognize myself

What are you afraid of, girl? The future or the past?
Are you scared of what's to come or what's already happened?

If you wanna see inside of me all you have to do is ask
I'm willing to be vulnerable and open with you

Maybe what tears us apart is what brings us back together
Disagreements and differences may lead to reconciliation

And everything that makes us different really brings us closer
Our unique qualities can create stronger connections

Could you hold me (for a little while)?
Can you comfort me?

Could you love me (without a doubt)?
Do you accept me unconditionally?

I need you, I need you
I rely on your support and presence

We're only human (perfectly human, oh)
We're all imperfect and normal

I'm perfectly human (oh, oh)
I am completely and utterly human

But I'm an angel in disguise
My intentions are good

I'm perfectly human
I am completely and totally normal

We're all angels in disguise
We all have good hearts but sometimes show our flaws

Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ESTHERO, TOBY GAD, BRANDY NORWOOD, LINDY ROBBINS

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