Not Human Kind
Eyes of Eden Lyrics


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Lights are flashing through my head
Is this the calling (of my heart)?
Every day I prayed: Oh, could this be the moment?
Or just a dream...

Dreamer among sleepers
I can feel the light
But I can't see
Thirsty soul in my heart's desert
Give me water
Don't let me die...
Don't let me die...

Daughter of a goddess
Turned into a human
Heaven's fire falling
Comes to life

Living here among the dying
I don't want to (be like this)
Give me faith - oh mother
Take me in your arms,
Shelter me!

Weakness of a human child
Strength of a goddess
Caught inside
I can feel this body fading...
Kiss me mother,
Set me free!

Daughter of a goddess
Turned into a human
Burning heart
Heaven's fire falling
Into earthy waters...
Comes to life...
Comes to life...

Into your heaven's waters
I'm falling from the sky

Will I ever fly?
Or will I rise up high?
Am I human kind
Or born to spread the light?

Will I ever fly?
Or will I rise up high?
Am I human kind
Or born to spread the...

Will I ever fly?
Or will I rise up high?
Am I human kind
Or born to spread the light?

Will I ever fly?
Will I rise up high?
Am I human kind
Or born to spread the...
The light?

Spread your wings
No heart beats like mine
But my soul is divine
Coming...

Fell the alter life
And raise up to the light
Though you're wise you didn't see
That this human heart can never be

Mother can't you tell me
Why the dying voice inside my heart
Is calling me?
Wise but didn't see
That a goddess and a human heart
Can never be

I feel mighty powers
But so many unknown feelings
Are confusing me
How could I command them?
Without having a pure human heart
That sees what's real

Not human kind - born to spread the light
Not human kind - born to spread the light

Fell the alter life
And raise up to the light
Though you're wise you didn't see
That this human heart can never be

Power of creation
Though I can't ignore the pain
That's beating on and on
Searching for another heart like mine
Oh, mother,
What have you done?

I do not belong here
But in your world will there be arms
To hold me tight?
Anyway - I'll leave
Spread my wings up to my fate
And send me on my flight!

Not human kind - born to spread the light
Not human kind - born to spread the light

Will I ever fly?
Or will I rise up high?
Am I human kind
Or born to spread the light?

Will I ever fly?
Or will I rise up high?
Am I human kind
Or born to spread the...

Will I ever fly?
Or will I rise up high?
Am I human kind
Or born to spread the light?

Will I ever fly?
Will I rise up high?
Am I human kind




Or born to spread the...
Light?

Overall Meaning

The song "Not Human Kind" by Eyes of Eden is a powerful and introspective reflection on identity, purpose, and belonging. The first verse begins with the singer experiencing a process of awakening, as lights flash through their head and they question whether they are hearing the calling of their heart or just a dream. The chorus highlights the singer's sense of being caught between two worlds - "dreamer among sleepers," "daughter of a goddess turned into a human" - and their desperation for guidance and protection. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's struggle, describing their sense of being both weak like a human child and strong like a goddess, but also feeling a fading of their body and longing to be liberated.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of tension between the singer's spiritual and human nature, and a constant questioning of whether they are in fact "human kind" or "born to spread the light." The lyrics are punctuated by a repeated refrain of "feel the alter life and raise up to the light," suggesting a road to transcendence or enlightenment. The song culminates in a final plea for guidance from the singer's mother, and a bittersweet decision to leave this world and spread their wings towards their uncertain fate.


Line by Line Meaning

Lights are flashing through my head
The singer is experiencing intense emotions and confusion.


Is this the calling (of my heart)?
The singer is questioning whether their current path is aligned with their true purpose.


Every day I prayed: Oh, could this be the moment?
The singer is hoping for a moment of clarity and realization.


Or just a dream...
The artist questions whether their hopes and aspirations are realistic.


Dreamer among sleepers
The artist feels isolated and different from those around them.


I can feel the light
The singer senses a higher calling or purpose.


But I can't see
The singer lacks clarity and understanding of their path.


Thirsty soul in my heart's desert
The artist craves fulfillment and purpose.


Give me water
The artist begs for fulfillment and purpose.


Don't let me die...
The artist fears their life is meaningless without fulfillment and purpose.


Daughter of a goddess
The singer has been bestowed with extraordinary abilities or purpose.


Turned into a human
The artist struggles to fully realize their potential as a mere mortal.


Heaven's fire falling
The singer experiences divine inspiration or calling.


Comes to life
The singer is awakened to their true purpose or potential.


Living here among the dying
The singer feels out of place among those lacking passion or purpose.


I don't want to (be like this)
The artist does not want to live a life lacking fulfillment or purpose.


Give me faith - oh mother
The artist seeks guidance and support from a higher power.


Take me in your arms,
The singer desires comfort and care.


Shelter me!
The singer seeks protection and safety from the unknown.


Weakness of a human child
The artist feels limited by their mortal form.


Strength of a goddess
The artist possesses extraordinary abilities or potential.


Caught inside
The artist struggles to balance their mortal form with their potential.


I can feel this body fading...
The singer fears their mortality and limitations.


Kiss me mother,
The artist seeks comfort and reassurance from a higher power.


Set me free!
The singer desires liberation and fulfillment.


Burning heart
The singer feels intense passion and purpose.


Into earthy waters...
The singer is grounded and seeking fulfillment in the physical world.


Comes to life...
The artist is awakened to their true purpose or potential.


Into your heaven's waters
The artist seeks fulfillment and purpose from a higher power.


I'm falling from the sky
The singer feels out of place and seeking direction.


Will I ever fly?
The singer questions whether they will fulfill their true potential.


Or will I rise up high?
The artist seeks to surpass their mortal limitations.


Am I human kind
The artist questions whether they are meant for a mortal life.


Or born to spread the light?
The artist questions whether they have a higher purpose or calling.


Spread your wings
The singer is empowered to fulfill their potential.


No heart beats like mine
The artist feels unique and special in their purpose.


But my soul is divine
The singer possesses extraordinary abilities or potential.


Coming...
The singer is on the cusp of fulfilling their true purpose.


Fell the alter life
The singer experiences a new reality or perspective.


And raise up to the light
The artist seeks fulfillment and purpose from a higher power.


Though you're wise you didn't see
The artist feels misunderstood and unappreciated.


That this human heart can never be
The singer struggles to reconcile their mortal limitations with their potential.


Power of creation
The singer possesses extraordinary abilities or potential.


Though I can't ignore the pain
The artist feels weighed down by their mortal limitations and struggles.


That's beating on and on
The artist feels overwhelmed by their struggles and obstacles.


Searching for another heart like mine
The artist seeks connection and understanding from others like them.


Oh, mother,
The singer seeks guidance and support from a higher power.


What have you done?
The artist questions why they were bestowed with extraordinary abilities or potential.


I do not belong here
The singer feels out of place or misunderstood.


But in your world will there be arms
The singer seeks comfort and understanding from a higher power.


To hold me tight?
The singer seeks care and comfort from a higher power.


Anyway - I'll leave
The artist accepts their fate and journey.


Spread my wings up to my fate
The artist embraces their journey and purpose.


And send me on my flight!
The singer is ready to fulfill their potential and purpose.


Not human kind - born to spread the light
The singer embraces their higher purpose or calling.




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