human
Christina Perri Lyrics


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I can hold my breath
I can bite my tongue
I can stay awake for days
If that's what you want
Be your number one
I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
I can dance and play the part
If that's what you ask
Give you all I am

I can do it
I can do it
I can do it

But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human, yeah

I can turn it on
Be a good machine
I can hold the weight of worlds
If that's what you need
Be your everything

I can do it
I can do it
I'll get through it

But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human, yeah

I'm only human
I'm only human
Just a little human

I can take so much
Until I've had enough

'Cause I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart




You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Human" by Christina Perri is about the vulnerability of being human and the struggles of trying to be perfect for someone else. In the verses, the singer lists the things she can do for her loved one, including holding her breath, staying awake for days, and faking a smile. She's willing to do anything for them, even if it means sacrificing her own well-being. However, in the chorus, she reminds herself and her partner that she's only human and she can only take so much before she falls down and breaks apart. There's a sense of sadness and exhaustion in her voice as she admits her limitations as a flawed individual.


The line "Your words in my head, knives in my heart" adds to the emotional intensity of the song. It suggests that even though the singer is doing her best to please her partner, their words can still hurt her deeply. The repetition of "I'm only human" in the chorus reinforces the idea that despite our desire to be perfect, we're all imperfect and fallible in our own ways.


Overall, "Human" is a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and the importance of accepting ourselves and each other, flaws and all.


Line by Line Meaning

I can hold my breath
I'm willing to sacrifice my own comfort to make you happy.


I can bite my tongue
I can suppress what I really want to say to avoid conflict with you.


I can stay awake for days, if that's what you want
I can push my limits and lose sleep to meet your expectations.


Be your number one
I can make you my top priority and give you all my time and energy.


I can fake a smile
I can pretend to be happy to please you, even when I'm not.


I can force a laugh
I can laugh at your jokes, even if they're not funny, to make you feel good.


I can dance and play the part
I can act the way you want me to and put on a show for you.


If that's what you ask
I want to do whatever it takes to make you happy.


Give you all I am
I'm willing to give you my all and sacrifice my own needs for yours.


But I'm only human
I have my limits, and I can only do so much.


And I bleed when I fall down
I'm vulnerable, and I suffer when I'm hurt or disappointed.


And I crash and I break down
I can't always maintain a façade of strength and resilience.


Your words in my head, knives in my heart
Your criticism and judgment hurt me deeply and stay with me long after you say them.


You build me up and then I fall apart
Your compliments and high expectations can be overwhelming and cause me to feel like a failure when I can't meet them.


'Cause I'm only human, yeah
I'm not perfect, and I can't always live up to your expectations.


I can turn it on
I can switch my emotions and behavior to meet your needs.


Be a good machine
I can be efficient and productive, like a machine, to meet your demands.


I can hold the weight of worlds
I can take on a lot of responsibility and pressure to make things work.


If that's what you need
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to meet your needs and expectations.


Be your everything
I can fill all your needs and be the perfect partner for you, even if it means sacrificing my own needs and wants.


I'll get through it
I'm strong and resilient and can handle whatever comes my way.


I'm only human
I'm not a robot or an object; I have feelings and limitations.


Just a little human
I'm not invincible or superhuman, I'm just a regular person with strengths and weaknesses.


I can take so much
I have a high tolerance for stress and pressure.


Until I've had enough
But eventually, I reach my limit and can't take any more.




Lyrics © JT Comunication, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Thaurus Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Martin Johnson, Christina Perri

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@minalove1686

I can hold my breath
I can bite my tongue
I can stay awake for days
If that's what you want
Be your number one

I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
I can dance and play the part
If that's what you ask
Give you all I am

I can do it
I can do it
I can do it

But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human

I can turn it on
Be a good machine
I can hold the weight of worlds
If that's what you need
Be your everything

I can do it
I can do it
I'll get through it

But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human

I'm only human
I'm only human
Just a little human

I can take so much
'Til I've had enough

'Cause I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human



@marie-annepombi

"But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down"

"Your words in my head
Knives in my heart
You build me up
And then I fall apart
Cause I'm only human"

This part gives me shivers❤❤❤



@katemadrid4045

Lyrics:

I can hold my breath
I can bite my tongue
I can stay awake for days if that’s what you want
Be your number one
I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
I can dance and play a part if that’s what you ask
Give you all I am
I can do it
I can do it
I can do it
But I’m only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head
Knifes in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
Cause I’m only human
I can turn it on
Be a good machine
I can hold the weight of worlds if that’s what you need
Be your everything
I can do it
I can do it
I’ll get through it
But I’m only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head knifes in my heart
You build be up and then I fall apart
Cause I’m only human
I’m only human
I’m only human
Just a little human
I can take so much
Til I’ve had enough
Cause I’m only human
and I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head knifes in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
Cause I’m only human

I think that’s all I dunno



All comments from YouTube:

@chicken

Its February 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💜

@Akiraamariee

I’m here bawling 🩷

@jhauwy

Knock knock

@hanschoa4418

Listening while driving 😊

@Pochcco1

Hi

@brendantuwen

You're not alone ,legends

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@sharipeterson1126

If you've ever lived with a toxic, abusive person who constantly puts you down, you will totally feel this song deep in your soul.

@Ksiezniczkajesttutaj

absolutely, then one day i became the toxic person... 😕

@nancyeunike

That's actually a job for seals to make me a human. By the time you got this message, I'd be stranded on the side of the street somewhere in this alien nation, homeless, out of money, and out of gas.

@randomuser8639

💀💀💀

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