There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Example is a rapper… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Example is a rapper from Fulham, West London in the United Kingdom. Formerly signed to The Beats label run by Mike Skinner (The Streets)

2) Example is also an underground hiphop duo from Houston, Texas.

1. Example's birth name is Elliot Gleave. According to the Kickstarts Songfacts, Gleave's performing name goes back to his schooldays when he was rapping in the playground and some guy nicknamed him Example from his initials EG.

- His first album, a mix-tape called "We Didn't Invent The Remix" Feb 2007 feature's samples from a diverse mixture of artists including Lily Allen, The Rolling Stones, José González & also
- Britney Spears on the Infamous Toxic Breath.
- He followed that in Sept 2007 with his official debut album, (released on The Beats) called "What We Made" produced by Rusher. which was received well by the British public.
- prior to The Beats disbanding.
- He then went on to release "What We Almost Made" May 2008 on All The Chats, which was a mixture of songs that didn't make it onto "What We Made" & new ones.
- After the release of "WWAM" Example took a fresh direction in style, and became very versatile and can cross over into several genres with ease.
- Towards the end of 2008, saw Example work with the likes of Don Diablo experimenting with Electro dance music.
- 2009 was an exciting year for Example, releasing the absolutely free mix tape "The Credit Munch (and Redux package) in February, supporting Calvin Harris on his UK and headlining his own Wonky Pop tour with Flamboyant Bella
- Which brings us nicely to "Hooligans" Example co single with Don Diablo, which blurs dancefloors with moshpits into one. released on 29/06/2009 is sure to be his biggest hit to date, getting regular plays on Radio 1, and by DJ's up & down the country.
- The Launch Party for "Hooligans" saw Zane Lowe who has championed Example on his Radio 1 show, support with a DJ set.
- His next Single after Hooligans, was called "Watch The Sun Come Up" which is came out in September and made its way into the Top 20.
- His next single was called "Won't Go Quietly", which was released on 17th January 2010.

Example's Latest offering takes the form of his "Playing in the Shadows" album, released 4 September 2011 through Ministry of Sound. No colabs are featured on this album however a variety of producers have a noticeable influence on the sound and the album follows his previous move into the dance and electro genre.

Singles from the album include:
-Changed the Way You Kiss Me
-Stay Awake
-Midnight Run (scheduled to be released on 4th December 2011)

2. Example consists of rapper: Kay and producer Cipher. They are signed to Beat Farm, where they released the Impulse EP back in 1997. They also released two singles on Vinyl in 2000 titled 'We Write The Songs / That Is...' & 'The Price You Gotta' Pay... (Pt. 2) / Them From "Id Est"'. Unfortunately no debut album came out of the duo.

"Ok, here's the short version. Kay & I became roommates March 1996 & started a group called Example (I.E.). That summer, Example & the K-Otix had a meeting about putting our music out independently. The plan was to put out a double-sided EP, one side Example & the other K-Otix. Well, things didn't go as planned, so both groups decided to do 2 seperate EPs & release them around the same time. Done deal. Kay became writing the very first song on July 26, 1996. We both produced 3 songs each on the EP. January 1997, we released our 6 song EP titled, "Impulses". We only pressed 500 copies." - Cipher

Only human
Example Lyrics

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Cause it's only human!
How do you live when it's nothing to live
When you strive for a world where are soldiers?
How do you live when it's nothing to give
To a man when he lives like he's show biz
So little things that you need to know
Don't disown me, cause I'm only human!
Travel fast all my' and I'm only

Cause I'm only human!

Come along with me, get to know me!
Come along with me, get to know me!
Come along with me, get to know me!
Guess I'm only
Guess I'm only human!

Are we ever gonna change our ways?
Or are we looking for a great escape?
You don't know, you're living life
You said you don't know as I take your time
You said you don't know, you're living life
Cause I'm only human!

How do you live when it's nothing to give
Can you lie to a saint when he knows you?
How do you live when it's nothing to give
Do you act like you think you're supposed to?

So little things that you need to know
Don't disown me, cause I'm only human!
Travel fast all my' and I'm only
Cause I'm only human!
Come along with me, get to know me!
Come along with me, get to know me!
Come along with me, get to know me!
Guess I'm only
Guess I'm only human!

Hold me, hold me
Hold me, hold me
Cause I'm only,
Cause I'm only human!
Are we ever gonna change our ways?
Or are you looking for a great escape!

Said you don't know, you live your life
You said you don't know cause I take your time!
Said you don't know, you live your life
You said you don't know cause I take your time!
Cause I'm only human

Drive a path all my life, I'm only
Cause I'm only human!

Overall Meaning

"Only Human" by Example is a song about human imperfections and the struggles we face in trying to live up to everyone's expectations. The artist sings about how we try to appear successful and "show biz" even though we may not have much to give. The lyrics question whether we will ever change our ways or remain stuck in our old patterns of behavior. The chorus repeats the phrase "cause I'm only human" to remind us that it's okay to make mistakes and that we shouldn't be too hard on ourselves.

The song can be seen as a reflection of the pressures of modern society, where people are constantly striving for success and recognition. The phrase "how do you live when it's nothing to live" suggests that sometimes we get caught up in superficial things that don't really matter, and forget about the important aspects of life.

The lines "so little things that you need to know, don't disown me, cause I'm only human" could be interpreted as a plea for acceptance and forgiveness. It's a reminder that we all have flaws and it's important to be kind to each other.

Overall, "Only Human" is a song about self-acceptance, embracing our imperfections and learning to live in the present moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Cause it's only human!
We are only human and therefore, we have limitations.

How do you live when it's nothing to live
How can you thrive when life seems dull and meaningless?

When you strive for a world where are soldiers?
When you long for a peaceful world without war and conflict.

How do you live when it's nothing to give
How can you help someone when you have nothing to offer?

To a man when he lives like he's show biz
To someone who is superficial and obsessed with fame and success.

So little things that you need to know
The important things you need to understand are often overlooked.

Don't disown me, cause I'm only human!
Please don't reject me for my flaws and limitations, as they are inherent to my humanity.

Travel fast all my' and I'm only
I have traveled far, but I am still only human.

Come along with me, get to know me!
Come and discover who I really am, beyond my exterior and reputation.

Guess I'm only
I suppose I am just an ordinary human being.

Are we ever gonna change our ways?
Do we have the capacity to change our behavior and habits?

Or are we looking for a great escape?
Are we just running away from our problems and responsibilities?

You don't know, you're living life
You don't have all the answers and are still trying to figure things out.

You said you don't know as I take your time
You admitted to not knowing, but I am still consuming your time with my questions.

Can you lie to a saint when he knows you?
Can you deceive someone who is virtuous and knows the truth about you?

Do you act like you think you're supposed to?
Do you pretend to be someone you are not, just to fulfill societal expectations?

Hold me, hold me
Give me comfort and support, as I go through the struggles of being human.

Cause I'm only,
Because I am just a regular person, with flaws and limitations.

Drive a path all my life, I'm only
I have been pursuing my dreams and goals all my life, but I am still just a mortal being.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: ANDREW SHELDRAKE, ELLIOT JOHN GLEAVE

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