There are more than one artist named Departure on last.fm:

1) A popr… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist named Departure on last.fm:

1) A poprock band from Trondheim, Norway. The band consists of Erlend Angelsen on guitar, Trond Lindset on vocals, Morten Hagen on bass, Adam Storli on guitar/synth, and Fredrik Jenssen on drums. Departure's music is influenced by such bands as Jimmy Eat World, The Killers, and Your Vegas. The song "Half / Split" was released digitally in October 2010, and was immediately put into heavy rotation on most of the Norwegian radio channels. The second single "Gravity" was put into radio rotation in March 2011. Their first album is expected in the last half of 2012.

2) A plunderphonics, ambient & hip-hop project from Austin, Texas.

Only Human
Departure Lyrics

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You caught me looking at you
Something said that it could be true
All I can think about is how
To get you out of here

At the end of the bar
Yeah, you're talking with friends
About nothing and

All you can think about is what
You can get out of this
With these human sins

Oh, I am only human
Why do you look at me that way
I am only human

Do you need those chains?
Do you feel pain?
It's closing in and I've fallen short
And it's daylight at the bar
And you're drinking the same
And you taught me into
Changing nothing

Oh take me out of my routine
Oh take me out of my routine
Oh take me out of my routine
Oh take me out of this

Oh, I am only human
Why do you look at me that way
I am only human

We all have needs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Departure's Only Human are about the internal struggle and desires of a person in a social setting. The singer is caught looking at someone and feels a pull towards them, but is hesitant to act on it because of the consequences that may follow. The person they are interested in is engrossed in conversation with their friends, but the singer's mind is fixated on getting them out of the situation and being able to be with them. The line "with these human sins" alludes to the idea that the desires the singer is experiencing are natural and universal.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the vulnerability of being human and wanting companionship. The line "Why do you look at me that way" suggests that the person the singer is interested in may be judging them for their desires or flaws. The repetition of "I am only human" is a plea to be accepted and understood despite these imperfections.

The bridge of the song touches on the idea of routine and the desire to break free from it. The singer feels trapped by their day-to-day life and seeks a change, which may be why the idea of pursuing the person they are interested in is so appealing. However, they also acknowledge their limitations and shortcomings with the line "And I've fallen short" which adds another layer to their inner conflict.

Line by Line Meaning

You caught me looking at you
I was caught staring at you, possibly feeling attracted towards you.

Something said that it could be true
I had a strong feeling that my attraction towards you could actually be real.

All I can think about is how to get you out of here
I cannot stop thinking about how to take you out of this place and have a moment alone with you.

At the end of the bar, yeah, you're talking with friends about nothing
You are at the end of the bar, chatting with friends about things that don't interest you much.

And all you can think about is what you can get out of this with these human sins
You have been thinking about fulfilling your desires through sinful actions.

Oh, I am only human, why do you look at me that way? I am only human
I am just a human and I make mistakes, so I am confused as to why you are judging me so harshly.

Do you need those chains? Do you feel pain? It's closing in and I've fallen short
Are you trapped by your own desires? Are you hurting because of them? I too am trapped, and my actions have fallen short of my expectations.

And it's daylight at the bar, and you're drinking the same
The morning has come, yet you are still at the bar drinking the same thing as before.

And you taught me into changing nothing
You convinced me to stay the same and not change anything, even though I wanted to.

Oh take me out of my routine, oh take me out of my routine, oh take me out of my routine, oh take me out of this
I am tired of my repetitive routine and I want something new to happen that gives me a fresh perspective on life.

We all have needs
As humans, we all have desires that we want to fulfill, and sometimes we struggle with how to satisfy them without causing harm to ourselves or others.

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