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Josef Salvat Lyrics
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You are the hole that I am falling down
You are the risk that I am taking now
You are the rule that I will break somehow
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Cause I am only human, nothing more
I am the joke you always tell the crowd
I am the fool you use to make you proud
I am the thoughts you never speak aloud
I am as naked as you want me now
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Each time forgetting what you did before, ooh
It's like you've trapped me like an animal
But I am only human, nothing more
I am a cheetah that you haunted down
I am a tower once so tall and proud
I am precious metal that was never found
I am a planet in its final hour
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Each time forgetting what you did before, ooh
It's like you've trapped me like an animal
Yeah, I am only human, nothing more
In Josef Salvat's song "Human," the lyrics delve into the vulnerability and emotional turmoil experienced in a toxic relationship. The singer acknowledges the destructive nature of their connection by referring to the other person as the "mess" they are currently entangled in, the "hole" they are falling into, the "risk" they are willingly taking, and the "rule" they inevitably will break. This reveals a sense of inevitability and self-awareness in the singer about the unhealthy dynamic they are part of.
The repeated questioning of "Who are you to underestimate me like you do?" reflects the singer's frustration and questioning of the power dynamics within the relationship. They feel diminished and belittled by the other person's actions and demeanor. Despite this mistreatment, the singer admits to continuously responding to the other person's calls, highlighting a sense of being emotionally trapped and unable to break away due to their human vulnerabilities and desires for love and connection.
The imagery of being the "joke," "fool," and the unspoken thoughts of the other person reveals a deep sense of being used and manipulated in the relationship. The vulnerability and nakedness mentioned symbolize the exposed and defenseless state the singer feels in the presence of the other person's control and influence over them. This sense of powerlessness is highlighted by the comparison to being trapped "like an animal," emphasizing the lack of agency and autonomy the singer feels in the situation.
The references to being a "cheetah hunted down," a once proud tower now crumbling, a valuable metal never appreciated, and a planet in its final hour, evoke feelings of being pursued, destroyed, overlooked, and ultimately insignificant. Despite these negative portrayals, the singer recognizes their humanity and limitations, acknowledging that they are "only human, nothing more." This admission suggests a moment of self-realization and acceptance of their vulnerabilities and imperfections within the context of the tumultuous relationship described in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the mess that I am making now
You are the chaos and confusion that I am creating in my life at this moment
You are the hole that I am falling down
You are the pit of despair that I am descending into
You are the risk that I am taking now
You are the daring chance that I am embracing currently
You are the rule that I will break somehow
You are the norm that I will defy in some way
I am the joke you always tell the crowd
I am the humorous anecdote you consistently share with others
I am the fool you use to make you proud
I am the person you exploit to boost your own ego
I am the thoughts you never speak aloud
I am the ideas and emotions that you keep hidden and unspoken
I am as naked as you want me now
I am completely exposed and vulnerable as you desire me to be
I am a cheetah that you haunted down
I am the swift and agile creature that you relentlessly pursue
I am a tower once so tall and proud
I am a structure that was once impressive and confident
I am precious metal that was never found
I am valuable material that remained undiscovered
I am a planet in its final hour
I am a celestial body facing its inevitable end
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hippient
You are the mess that I am making now
You are the hole that I am falling down
You are the risk that I am taking now
You are the rule that I will break somehow
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Cause I am only human, nothing more
I am the joke you always tell the crowd
I am the fool you use to make you proud
I am the thoughts you never speak aloud
I am as naked as you want me now
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Each time forgetting what you did before, ooh
It's like you've trapped me like an animal
But I am only human, nothing more
I am a cheetah that you haunted down
I am a tower once so tall and proud
I am precious metal that was never found
I am a planet in its final hour
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Each time forgetting what you did before, ooh
It's like you've trapped me like an animal
Yeah, I am only human, nothing more
Julie Van de Plas
I love everything about this track. I think it will be one of my favourite of this album
Bethan Griffiths
This song is so beautiful !! I cant wait until your next album Josef
Suzi
Pure life art music. Deep emotions in all his songs from the very first. Chuffed he’s made some more music. I absolutely love this new album. ✨ 💙
Kevin Rose
"I'm the fool you use to make you pride" feel it so much ! J'espère un clip pour cette musique magnifique !
hello
Magnifique 👍👍💕
João Anthonny
Yeah.. i'm in love ♡.. this song is amazing ❤
Brace Me Brace Me
Scary how good this piece is.
hippient
You are the mess that I am making now
You are the hole that I am falling down
You are the risk that I am taking now
You are the rule that I will break somehow
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Cause I am only human, nothing more
I am the joke you always tell the crowd
I am the fool you use to make you proud
I am the thoughts you never speak aloud
I am as naked as you want me now
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Each time forgetting what you did before, ooh
It's like you've trapped me like an animal
But I am only human, nothing more
I am a cheetah that you haunted down
I am a tower once so tall and proud
I am precious metal that was never found
I am a planet in its final hour
Who are you to underestimate me like you do?
Who are you? Who are you?
Oh, still I come running every time you call
Each time forgetting what you did before, ooh
It's like you've trapped me like an animal
Yeah, I am only human, nothing more
Lola
God how did I just find this, this is a masterpiece
Marcus Evans
why is no one talking about this time signature! the 4/6 rhythm is absolutely jarring and haunting. makes me feel like he’s chasing after this person but never quite catching up. like he’s getting tired of chasing. it’s the cherry on top that makes this track so heart wrenchinginly sad. i adore this man’s musicality in trying different things than the music you’re used to. love this song