human
Downey Jr. Robert Lyrics
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We could see all the nitty gritty now
Catch a fly ball at the stadium
Maybe free fall into oblivion
These days, these days every time that I go downtown
I can't believe there's so much, there's so much of everything, everything
There's so much of everything everything
Move with the times or they'll leave you behind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
Move with the times or go out of your mind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
If you can hear this, then it means that there's no apocalypse
Still, I don't know why I even go downtown anymore
There's too much of everything, everything
Out on the street, shoulder to shoulder
The human heat is boiling over
Move with the times or they'll leave you behind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
Move with the times or go out of your mind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
Move with the times or they'll leave you behind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
Move with the times or go out of your mind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
I've been drinking from the dregs
Can't feel my fingers, can't feel my legs
Sometimes it rolls straight to the heart
It makes you whole or it tears you apart, woah
It's taking over everyone you meet
Shoulder to shoulder, feel the human heat, the human heat
It's taking over everyone you meet
Shoulder to shoulder, feel the human heat, the human heat
Move with the times or they'll leave you behind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
Move with the times or go out of your mind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
Move with the times or they'll leave you behind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
Move with the times or go out of your mind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
In "Human," Robert Downey Jr. muses on his disillusionment with modern society and the city he once loved. The opening lines invite the listener to join him in exploring the nitty-gritty of the city and perhaps even experience the rush of free falling. However, the chorus sets a more cautionary tone. Downey Jr. is aware that society is rapidly changing and that one must keep up with the times or risk being left behind. He emphasizes that ultimately, we are our own worst enemies and that we must move forward or face the consequences.
The bridge sees Downey Jr. grappling with the excesses of city life. He is drinking heavily and is starting to lose touch with his senses. However, he recognizes the transcendent power of music to bring people together- "It makes you whole or it tears you apart." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final plea to embrace change rather than resist it.
Overall, "Human" is a poignant meditation on the ways in which modern society can both inspire and alienate us. Downey Jr. encourages us to stay vigilant and avoid complacency, all while reminding us of the intrinsic value of human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't we go to the city now
Let's visit the city now
We could see all the nitty gritty now
We could explore and experience everything there is to the city
Catch a fly ball at the stadium
We could watch a game at the stadium and maybe even catch a ball
Maybe free fall into oblivion
We could take risks and have an adventure
These days, these days every time that I go downtown
Whenever I visit the city these days
I can't believe there's so much, there's so much of everything, everything
I am amazed by the abundance of everything in the city
Move with the times or they'll leave you behind
Adapt to change or be left behind
You are your own worst enemy, your own worst enemy
You can be your own biggest obstacle
Move with the times or go out of your mind
Change with the times or suffer the consequences
If you can hear this, then it means that there's no apocalypse
If you're listening to this, it means the end of the world hasn't happened
Still, I don't know why I even go downtown anymore
Though I keep going to the city, I don't know why anymore
Out on the street, shoulder to shoulder
In the city streets, people are packed tightly next to each other
The human heat is boiling over
Emotions and tensions are rising high
I've been drinking from the dregs
I've been consuming leftover or low-quality things
Can't feel my fingers, can't feel my legs
I am intoxicated to the point of numbness
Sometimes it rolls straight to the heart
Sometimes the result is profound and deeply affecting
It makes you whole or it tears you apart, woah
It can either complete or devastate you
It's taking over everyone you meet
Positive or negative influences are affecting everyone in the city
Shoulder to shoulder, feel the human heat, the human heat
People are jammed together and experiencing intense emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAM LEWIS ROBERTS
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AJ
I REALLY, REALLY want a Season 2 of this. RDJ is the best presenter, no doubt about that, but the series itself is very amazing. I learnt so much!
Gaurav Khanna
As a master student of Mechatronics, I study robotics and A.I. as part of the course. But what we learn is no way near to what the world has achieved there. As a tech lover, watching this series gave me extra inspiration to go deeper than what we are taught at the university here in Australia. Hopefully, one day I will be there working with one of the brilliant people who are changing the world.
Dominic da Fonseca
keep it up!
Mark Grant
Loved this episode. Providing firefighters with superpowers to see in an impossible environment is almost witchcraft. Also having an artificial leg break and the person have an instinctive feeling of “this is going to hurt”, is just the way of the future
Ngugi Gituku
It will be really interesting to see how bionics progresses over the coming years as it goes mainstream and the physical components get smaller and more efficient.
Leuel48Fan
The NASCAR Pit Road AI strategist Pit Rho is really fascinating. Broadcast doesn't mention these systems at all, let alone in-depth, as I imagine teams want to keep most of the details proprietary to gain an edge on the competition. Neat stuff as a Computer Scientist and Race fan!
Kukhensa Manganyi
Jim: survives 50 feet fall to the ground, shuttering multiple bones.
Also Jim: you knw what would make me feel better? More Rock Climbing.
Sir
He never learn
pandagamer
Lmao
Refael Buchris
As he said "what could possibly go wrong"