Only human
Dina Carroll Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Another argument lies unresolved
I blame you
Though I know that it was my fault too
I still love you
What am I supposed to do
And now the silence
Hurts more than words would ever do
Sorrow wells in my eyes
Does this mean goodbye
Please don't take your love away
I'm only human
Time presses on
Who'll break the silence of this cold still room
Those last few words
Cut so deep, I just can't speak
I'd like to kiss you
Break this silence with my lips
But pride is stronger
With unseen arms it holds me
Sorrow wells in my eyes
Does this mean goodbye
Please don't take your love away
I'm only human
As we embrace
I wonder if we'll make another year
That sounds so harsh
But I've always been a realist
You once told me
Don't give yourself away
And now they are my words
I carry them with me each and every day
Sorrow wells in my eyes
Does this mean goodbye
Please don't take your love away
I'm only human
The song "Only Human" by Dina Carroll is a heart-wrenching ballad about the struggles of a rocky relationship. In the verses, Carroll reflects on a recent argument with her partner that remains unresolved, playing the blame game while also accepting her own mistakes. She confesses her love for her partner but finds it difficult to break the deafening silence between them, which hurts more than any harsh words that could be spoken. The chorus emphasizes Carroll's vulnerability and pleads for her partner not to leave, reminding them that she's only human and capable of making mistakes.
As the song progresses, Carroll delves deeper into the pain of the strained relationship. The second verse describes the lingering aftermath of the argument, a cold stillness that she can't seem to break. She longs to reconcile with her partner but her pride holds her back. The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the larger picture of their relationship, wondering if they'll make it through another year and citing advice her partner had once given her to not give herself away. The final chorus echoes the opening one, emphasizing the sorrow in Carroll's eyes and her plea for her partner not to take their love away.
Overall, "Only Human" is a poignant and relatable representation of the hardships of love and relationships. It acknowledges the human mistakes and emotional tolls that inevitably come with loving someone deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting late
The situation is becoming serious and needs to be resolved soon.
Another argument lies unresolved
There have been previous unresolved disagreements between the two parties.
I blame you
I hold you responsible for the current situation.
Though I know that it was my fault too
I admit that I am also responsible for the problem.
I still love you
Despite our issues, my feelings for you have not changed.
What am I supposed to do
I am unsure of how to move forward from this situation.
And now the silence
The lack of communication between us is making me uneasy.
Hurts more than words would ever do
The silence is causing more pain than if we were actively arguing.
Sorrow wells in my eyes
I am feeling sadness and pain.
Does this mean goodbye
I am worried that our relationship may be coming to an end.
Please don't take your love away
I am begging you to not end our relationship.
I'm only human
I acknowledge that I make mistakes and have flaws as a person.
Time presses on
The situation is becoming urgent and needs to be dealt with.
Who'll break the silence of this cold still room
I am unsure of who will initiate communication between us.
Those last few words
The final things that were said during the argument.
Cut so deep, I just can't speak
The words hurt me deeply and have left me speechless.
I'd like to kiss you
I want to physically express my love for you.
Break this silence with my lips
I want to use physical touch to overcome the tension between us.
But pride is stronger
I am unable to lower my pride enough to initiate physical affection.
With unseen arms it holds me
My sense of pride is holding me back from making a move.
As we embrace
When we hold each other physically.
I wonder if we'll make another year
I am unsure if our relationship will last another year.
That sounds so harsh
The thought of our relationship ending is not a pleasant one.
But I've always been a realist
I have always tried to be realistic about our relationship.
You once told me
There was a time when you gave me advice.
Don't give yourself away
Don't fully commit or become too vulnerable in the relationship.
And now they are my words
I have taken your advice to heart.
I carry them with me each and every day
Your advice weighs heavily on my mind in my everyday life.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.