human
Brinck Lyrics


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I guess it hurts when we overrule words of love
Underplayed, overthought, not enough
Punishment before reward, sometimes close but always short
Ambition seems to get the best of me

Shooting stars are what we are, little lights burning out
If we forget the sun
Trying to invent the wheel almost killed me, chasing dreams
Castles in the air

I wish I knew a lot more then, I love your smile and what it can
Reminding me of what I really am: human

A broken plan and a strict hand again
Punishment setting in again
Expecting winning every time, gaining cents but losing dimes
Will get you feeling broke deep down inside

Shooting stars are what we are, little lights burning out
If we forget the sun
Trying to invent the wheel almost killed me, chasing dreams
Castles in the air

I wish I knew a lot more then, I love your smile and what it can
Reminding me of what I really am: human, human, human
Human, human

Shooting stars are what we are, little lights burning out
If we forget the sun
Trying to invent the wheel almost killed me chasing dreams
Castles in the air

Shooting stars are what we are, little lights burning out
If we forget the sun
Trying to invent the wheel almost killed me chasing dreams
Castles in the air

(Shooting stars are what we are, little lights burning out)
Castles in the air (If we forget the sun)




I wish I knew a lot more then, I love your smile and what it can
Reminding me of what I really am: human

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brinck's song "Human" convey the message that humans are fallible beings who are frequently overwhelmed by ambition and unrealistic expectations of success. The opening lines suggest that people often undervalue declarations of love and overthink their decisions, leading them to miss the mark in their relationships. The repeated references to shooting stars represent the fleeting nature of existence, highlighting the fact that people are little lights burning out and often forget the importance of the sun (i.e., the things that sustain us). The phrase "castles in the air" further emphasizes the idea that people often chase unattainable dreams instead of focusing on more realistic objectives.


The second verse deals with the consequences of misplaced ambition and the temptation to always be a winner. Brinck suggests that these attitudes may lead to a sense of brokenness and disillusionment, resulting in feelings of inadequacy and despair. However, the song ends on a positive note by acknowledging that, despite their flaws, humans have the capacity for love and kindness. The singer wishes he had appreciated these qualities more in the past, recognizing that they remind him of the fundamental truth that he, like all others, is simply human.


Overall, the song encourages listeners to embrace their humanity and accept their limitations, rather than trying to be something they're not. In a world that often values achievement above all else, Brinck's words serve as a reminder that we need to nurture our connections with others and find joy in the simple pleasures of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess it hurts when we overrule words of love
Ignoring words of love can hurt us deeply


Underplayed, overthought, not enough
Love can be overlooked, overanalyzed or not given enough attention


Punishment before reward, sometimes close but always short
Sometimes punishments come before rewards, and even if we get close to our goals, they may not last long enough


Ambition seems to get the best of me
Ambition can be overwhelming and take over our lives


Shooting stars are what we are, little lights burning out
We are like shooting stars, small lights that burn out quickly


If we forget the sun
If we forget what sustains us or what is important, we may lose ourselves


Trying to invent the wheel almost killed me, chasing dreams
Trying to reinvent something that has already been perfected can be detrimental to us when we should be focusing on achieving our dreams


Castles in the air
Having imaginary or unrealistic plans and dreams


I wish I knew a lot more then, I love your smile and what it can
I wish I knew then what I know now, that your smile can remind me of the beauty in being human


Reminding me of what I really am: human
Reminding me that I am not perfect, but rather just a human


A broken plan and a strict hand again
A plan that did not work out and strict rules causing harm again


Punishment setting in again
Punishment taking over once more


Expecting winning every time, gaining cents but losing dimes
Expecting to always win can lead to small victories but bigger losses


Will get you feeling broke deep down inside
This can make you feel bankrupt on the inside




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Comments from YouTube:

GrievedHellShock

This man is so underviewed in the United States! He has a lovely voice. :D

maria sanchez gomez

Niel's smile at the end of the video almost made me cry. You have fans in Spain too.

Noelia Guzman

Estoy súper emocionadísima ahora, justo esta tarde había estado hablando de él.

Noelia Guzman

Your song was the best for go to Eurovisión and the oficial vídeo it's amazing <3 PD: Perdona las faltas de otrografía y comprensión lectora.

MsHappinessfreak

Skøn sang og vigtigt budskab! Vi må huske på, at vi bare er mennesker og ikke kan klare alt - og se hvor lidt der skal til for at redde en andens dag ;)

milicaIvanovic94

oh my God he is so HOT, he didn't change at all since he was on Eurovision <3

michael sandifer

you are doing good keep doing it

procion procion

Skøn video og god historie, kan virkelig godt relaterer til den og din tekst. Elsker den sang. Til alle: gi´et smil videre, det smitter og kan gøre dagen glad :)

Nanna Henriksen

Elsker elsker elsker elsker :)

cecilie meier olsen

Jeg fik lidt af et chok da jeg så til sidst at det var Brinck ham selv der samlede bamsen op, troede seriøst at det var en helt anden

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