Only Human
Delta Goodrem & LeAnn Rimes Lyrics
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I've had too many knives thrown at my back
Wouldn't it be easy to throw it all away
Wouldn't it be easy to call it a day
How do you love when you're broken
I've had enough
I'm only human
God know sometimes I just don't understand
So wouldn't it be easy to just turn the page
Wouldn't it be better to throw the book away
How do you love when you're broken
I've had enough
I'm only human
I'll say in time that there's a reason and a right
It's just a season with some lessons for your life
But I wanna know
Why today got so much colder
And I wanna know
When the storm clouds will be over
I wanna love when I'm broken
I wanna love I'm only human
When I see the sun I am starting again
Out of the lock
It's never the end
The lyrics of “Only Human” by Delta Goodrem and LeAnn Rimes speak of the struggles of being human, brought about by personal experiences of being hurt and broken. The song emphasizes on how dealing with heartbreak and pain is not easy, and how it is often tempting to just give up and call it a day. The lyrics explore the complexities of love and how it becomes difficult to love when one is broken. The lines “How do you love when you're broken, I've had enough, I'm only human” showcases the vulnerability of the individual, unwilling or unable to love again.
The second paragraph highlights the reality of life and how the universe sometimes operates beyond our control. It acknowledges that sometimes there are things outside of our power, and that we just have to learn to let go of them. The lines “How do you love when you're broken, I've had enough, I'm only human” serves as a reminder that we are all human, and that we have our limits. Despite everything, we must find the strength to start again and never lose hope. The final lines “Out of the lock, it's never the end,” leaves a message of positivity, reminding listeners that even though life can feel like it is coming to an end, better days are ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
I've given my heart and can't get it back
I have given my affection wholeheartedly and cannot retrieve it
I've had too many knives thrown at my back
I have been betrayed by too many people
Wouldn't it be easy to throw it all away
It seems easier to abandon all that I have built
Wouldn't it be easy to call it a day
It seems effortless to give up entirely
How do you love when you're broken
Is it possible to love someone when you are emotionally damaged?
I've had enough
I'm drained; I can't take it anymore
I'm only human
I am susceptible to errors and ordinary human frailties
I can't control what is out of my hands
I have no control over things outside my power
God knows sometimes I just don't understand
At times, I find myself unable to comprehend situations
So wouldn't it be easy to just turn the page
Isn't it simpler to move on from this moment?
Wouldn't it be better to throw the book away
Wouldn't getting rid of everything be more convenient?
How do you love when you're broken
Is it feasible to love when you are shattered?
I've had enough
I'm fed up, I'm done
I'm only human
I am limited by my human nature
I'll say in time that there's a reason and a right
In due time, I'll realize that there's a purpose to everything and justice will prevail
It's just a season with some lessons for your life
This is only a temporary phase with some valuable pieces of wisdom for my existence
But I wanna know why today got so much colder
I want to comprehend why everything suddenly turned so unpleasant today
And I wanna know when the storm clouds will be over
I want to know when this difficult time will come to a conclusion
I wanna love when I'm broken
I want to believe that it's possible to find love even when I'm broken-down
I wanna love I'm only human
I aspire to love as a vulnerable human being
When I see the sun, I am starting again
When I see a glimmer of hope, I feel like I can begin again
Out of the lock, it's never the end
No matter how long I've been perplexed or imprisoned, there is always a way out and a new start
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Amos Iron Wolf
Outstanding. I have to admit that I had never heard of Delta Goodrem before watching videos of Australia's Got Talent. Sorry, Delta. What I have seen since that first time is that she seems to be a very real person with an exquisitely beautiful voice. Yeah, and she is elegantly beautiful too. She seems like an all-around lovely person. And, damn she can sing. Love that song and both of them did a fantastic job.
griven rivi
She's reportedly a nice person. I had the chance of meeting her during her European tour and she's very friendly. Amazing voice and energy live too!
Mark Marquez
Now that this song is getting a lot of attention again I can say that this is hands down still the best cover of it. WE NEED A FULL VERSION!!!
MultiMcgurk
No mate you must be deaf if you think this better than original . Wake up pls
Mark Marquez
@MultiMcgurk No mate, you must have very poor reading comprehension if you thought I said it’s better than the original, last time I checked I stated “cover”.
Jacob Harris
Placebo is where I first the song still love it
MultiMcgurk
@Mark Marquez sorry man my fault
BB Steal
THIS NEEDS TO BE RECORDED PROFESSIONALLY!!!
Ethan Clearie
Yes, I need this on Apple Music!
moonfleet12
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