After winning the talent competition "Lyden av Lørdag" which was broadcast by NRK in 2007, she recorded her first studio album in the spring of 2008 in the studio of record producers Lars Lien and Håkon Gebhardt.
The singles These are the days and For the Nation were released prior to the release of the album entitled Color of the Sun, which was released on October 13th, 2008. She won the Norwegian Spellemann award 2008 for best country album. In 2010 she released her second album, No Guarantees, which won the 2010 Spellemann award in the country category.
She released her third album Somebody to love in October 2012. The record was awarded the 2012 Spellemann award in the country category. She is only the second artist to have won Spellemann awards for her first three albums, something which only Dumdum Boys has accomplished before.
Only Human
Ida Jenshus Lyrics
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Why is it so hard for me to let you
We're only human
Why is it so hard for you to listen
You ask for answers you don't wanna know
So why go through the pain of showing interest
When you're the only one who needs to glow
I look around and see the hate you're feeling
In everything that once got in your way
Still love is no excuse for walking backwards
That's your trip, and this just ain't my day
We look around for love and reassurance
For recognition in the daily things we do
You've been carrying a load that makes you lonely
That makes your dreams impossible for you
You've been carrying a load [x15]
I look away and deny what I can sense
The fear I feel when I see myself in you
Is only human
Is only human
Feel free to let me in
Feel the need to breathe again
Who were you when you were young?
Feel free to let me in
Ida Jenshus’s song “Only Human” explores the complexity of human relationships and the difficulties that arise within them. The song opens with a question of why saying sorry is so challenging. It highlights the struggle of apologizing and owning up to one's mistakes. The next few lines shift the focus to the difficulty of letting go of apologies and moving on from past mistakes. The phrase “We’re only human” emphasizes the fact that everyone makes mistakes, and forgiveness is an act of kindness that can bring people closer together.
The song then transitions to the struggle of listening and understanding one another. The frustration of asking for answers that aren’t wanted is highlighted in the line, “Why go through the pain of showing interest when you’re the only one who needs to glow?” This line seems to speak to the idea of wanting to be understood and reciprocated in a relationship. The idea of human emotions being a burden is conveyed through the line, “You’ve been carrying a load that makes you lonely. That makes your dreams impossible for you.”
The song ends with an invitation to open up and connect, “Feel free to let me in. Feel the need to breathe again. Who were you when you were young? Feel free to let me in.” The song acknowledges the complexity of the human experience and encourages listeners to be understanding and compassionate towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is it so hard for you to say I'm sorry
What makes it difficult for you to apologize
Why is it so hard for me to let you
What makes it difficult for me to forgive you
We're only human
We're not perfect, we make mistakes
Why is it so hard for you to listen
What makes it difficult for you to hear me out
You ask for answers you don't wanna know
You want explanations but you're not willing to accept the truth
So why go through the pain of showing interest
Why bother pretending to care when you don't
When you're the only one who needs to glow
You're the only one who wants attention
It's only human
It's normal to act this way, we're only human
I look around and see the hate you're feeling
I notice the anger you're holding onto
In everything that once got in your way
In all the things that hindered you in the past
Still love is no excuse for walking backwards
Love can't justify regressing and not moving forward
That's your trip, and this just ain't my day
It's your issue to deal with, not mine, and I'm not in the mood for it
We look around for love and reassurance
We seek love and affirmation from others
For recognition in the daily things we do
To be acknowledged for the simple things we accomplish everyday
You've been carrying a load that makes you lonely
You have a burden that isolates you
That makes your dreams impossible for you
It hinders you from pursuing your goals
You've been carrying a load [x15]
You've been dealing with this weight for a long time
I look away and deny what I can sense
I ignore and reject what I know to be true
The fear I feel when I see myself in you
The anxiety I experience when I recognize myself in you
Is only human
It's normal to feel scared and vulnerable
Feel free to let me in
You can open up to me, trust me
Feel the need to breathe again
You need to release your emotions and feel alive again
Who were you when you were young?
What kind of person were you before life's struggles and hardships took effect
Feel free to let me in
You can share your experiences and pain with me, I'm here for you
Writer(s): Kare Vestrheim, Ida Jenshus, Martin Hagfors Copyright: Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Scandinavia) Kb, Waterfall Music A/S
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.