She is known for her sense of humor, which is expressed in both her music and her onstage performances. Many of her songs alternate between emotional reflections on romance and outright comedy. Two of her more famous songs include "Sensitive New Age Guys" and "Bald Headed Men".
Human
Christine Lavin Lyrics
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When the call came down the line
Up to the platform of surrender
I was brought but I was kind
And sometimes I get nervous
When I see an open door
Close your eyes, clear your heart
Are we human or are we denser?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
Are we human or are we denser?
Pay my respects to grace and virtue
Send my condolences to good
Give my regards to soul and romance
They always did the best they could
And so long to devotion
You taught me everything I know
Wave goodbye, wish me well
You've gotta let me go
Are we human or are we denser?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
And I'm on my knees, looking for the answer
Are we human or are we denser?
Will your system be alright
When you dream of home tonight?
There is no message we're receiving
Let me know is your heart still beating
Are we human or are we denser?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
You've gotta let me know
Are we human or are we denser?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
Are we human or are we denser?
Are we human or are we denser?
Are we human or are we denser?
In Christine Lavin's song "Human", the lyrics explore themes of self-reflection and self-discovery. The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect, but they have done their best to pay attention to the world around them. They have surrendered themselves to life's challenges, yet they remain kind. The singer admits their anxiety when faced with opportunities, but encourages themselves and the listener to overcome that fear and take the leap. The chorus questions the essence of humanity, asking if we are more than just flesh and bone, and wonders if our souls are more dense than our physical beings.
The lyrics shift in the second verse to a recognition of the virtues and morals that have shaped the singer's life, and they express gratitude for their influence. However, the singer must say goodbye to the devotion that once guided them, recognizing that they have learned all they can for now. The final section of the song returns to the chorus in a more urgent tone, asking if the listener's heart still beats, and if we are truly "human" or simply a collection of physical traits.
Overall, the lyrics to "Human" are thought-provoking and introspective, exploring what it means to be a human being and how we navigate the challenges and opportunities that life presents us.
Line by Line Meaning
I did my best to notice
I tried my hardest to pay attention
When the call came down the line
When I received the message
Up to the platform of surrender
To the place where I give up control
I was brought but I was kind
I was forced to give up control, but I did it willingly
And sometimes I get nervous
I feel anxious on occasion
When I see an open door
When I have an opportunity to change my situation
Close your eyes, clear your heart
Forget everything and focus on what you truly want
Cut the cord
Let go of anything that's holding you back
Are we human or are we denser?
Are we compassionate beings or are we insensitive?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
I'm trying to communicate something important, but I'm afraid
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
I'm humbling myself and searching for a solution
Pay my respects to grace and virtue
I honor those qualities that make us good people
Send my condolences to good
I express my sympathy for the loss of goodness in the world
Give my regards to soul and romance
I acknowledge the importance of these emotional aspects of our lives
They always did the best they could
They tried their hardest, even if it wasn't enough
And so long to devotion
I'm saying goodbye to my commitment
You taught me everything I know
I learned everything from you
Wave goodbye, wish me well
I'm leaving and hoping for the best
You've gotta let me go
You need to stop holding onto me
Will your system be alright
Can you handle what's happening?
When you dream of home tonight?
When you're safe and asleep, will you still be at peace?
There is no message we're receiving
We're not communicating effectively
Let me know is your heart still beating
Are you still alive and feeling?
You've gotta let me know
I need to know what's going on
Are we human or are we denser?
Are we capable of being empathetic or just self-centered?
My sign is vital, my hands are cold
I have a message that needs to be heard but I'm scared
And I'm on my knees looking for the answer
I'm asking for help and guidance
Are we human or are we denser?
Are we capable of being understanding or just unsympathetic?
Are we human or are we denser?
Are we able to love and care for others or just care about ourselves?
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.