This vocal powerhouse from Belfast has really caught the attention of thousands of avid music lovers over the past few years. From a massive landslide win at the Coca-Cola all Ireland music finals in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall with her powerful rendition of Aretha Franklin’s Natural Woman; to holding court at The Limelight with her unique session of both old standards and self penned tunes – this bombshell has earned the right to be taken seriously as genuine talent. She has been recognized as a truly awesome singer / songwriter and, as such recently won the title of Best Vocal Talent at the ITS international talent showcase event in Paris. Her vocal capability is simply massive. To call her credible is an understatement when you take the range of Franklin to Aguilera and wrap it up in a classic but cool presentation style that is on power with Winehouse or Duffy. All this together gives us one huge amount of talent in a little five foot package that is very easy on the eye. Leah McFall’s talent and stage presence is no accident. She has taken her amazing raw talent and worked relentlessly to perfect it into the outstanding entertainer we see today. No stranger to hard work, Leah has taken gig after gig to expand her experience in live performing. From wedding parties through restaurant backdrop sessions to regular spots at The Rotterdam, Donegans, and The Pavilion. This lady knows how to connect with her audience. She works closely with her skilled musicians that form her own band, collaborating with them on writing some really well crafted songs. Together they create a truly amazing live performance experience and are well respected and appreciated by audiences wherever they perform. Whether its their sell-out gigs at local venues or even their live session on BBC radio they have always received the respect and adulation they truly deserve. Leah's personal taste in music is incredibly eclectic covering most genres. The influences of classic Motown, Gospel and Blues flow elegantly through her set, however it is her own skill and individuality that will capture your head and touch you to your very soul. Leah is well within her comfort zone singing any of these but with a style and flair that would make some of the great divas sit up and listen.
Happy Human
Leah McFall Lyrics
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I was losing love
Wounded but I don’t wanna stitch it up
He said to me, he said to me
I was losing love
Keep your bandaid, I wanna bleed it out
Wanna bleed it out, I wanna bleed it out
Don’t you know that
I’m happy to be human, happy to be human
Not a machine, not a machine
Not a machine, not a machine
He said to me, he said to me
Weakness is a flaw,
Flaws are beautiful like a flower you see
What am I to be?
What’s love for me?
Won’t trade my heart for metal
It’s better to be breakable than rust
I wanna fall in love, I wanna fall in love
I’m happy to be human, happy to be human
Don’t you know that
I’m happy to be human, happy to be human
Not a machine, not a machine
Not a machine, not a machine
Ouh hey, ouh hey
Ouh hey, ouh hey
Bleed love out, bleed love out
I want to be human, I want to be human
Bleed love out, bleed love out
I want to be human, I want to be human
I’m happy to be human, happy to be human
Don’t you know that
I’m happy to be human, happy to be human
Not a machine, not a machine
Not a machine, not a machine
Ouh hey
The song "Happy Human" by Leah McFall is a celebration of all the imperfections and vulnerabilities that make us human. The lyrics suggest that it is better to love deeply and risk getting hurt than to close oneself off from the possibility of love entirely. The song's opening lines, "He said to me, he said to me, I was losing love, wounded but I don't wanna stitch it up," imply that the singer has been hurt in the past but is unwilling to give up on love. The message is reinforced in the chorus, where McFall declares, "I'm happy to be human, not a machine, not a machine."
The second verse addresses the idea that some people may view vulnerability as a weakness, while McFall sees it as a strength. The lines "Weakness is a flaw, flaws are beautiful like a flower you see, what am I to be?" suggest that the singer has been told that vulnerability is something to be ashamed of, but rejects that notion. McFall goes on to affirm that she would rather risk getting hurt than become "metal," which could represent becoming jaded or closed off to love.
Overall, "Happy Human" is an uplifting and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and take risks in love.
Line by Line Meaning
He said to me, he said to me
Someone spoke to the artist to offer some advice or insight.
I was losing love
The singer felt like they were losing something important in life, possibly a relationship or affectionate connection.
Wounded but I don’t wanna stitch it up
The singer is hurt or damaged, but doesn't want to simply patch up the issue quickly without considering a more thorough healing process.
Keep your bandaid, I wanna bleed it out
The artist would prefer to experience the full pain rather than seek quick relief.
I’m happy to be human, happy to be human
The artist is satisfied and appreciative of the complexity and vulnerability of being a human individual.
Not a machine, not a machine
The singer is emphasizing that they don't feel like an impersonal, rigidly programmed robot.
Weakness is a flaw,
Society considers vulnerability to be a negative trait or characteristic.
Flaws are beautiful like a flower you see
The artist believes imperfections can be appreciated and even attractive, much like the beauty seen in a flower's asymmetry or unusual features.
What am I to be?
The artist is questioning their identity or purpose.
What’s love for me?
The artist is seeking to define or understand what love means to them personally.
Won’t trade my heart for metal
The singer values emotional openness and authenticity over emotional resilience, which could be symbolized by a heart made of metal (unyielding and resistant).
It’s better to be breakable than rust
The artist values being able to experience life fully and (potentially) be damaged, than to let their abilities or sense of self erode over time like rust on metal.
I wanna fall in love, I wanna fall in love
The singer desires to experience a deep and meaningful romantic connection.
Bleed love out, bleed love out
The singer wants to experience the full range of emotions and feelings related to love, even if it causes emotional pain or damage.
Ouh hey
A vocalization that doesn't convey a specific meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER BEZUIDENHOUT, LEAH MCFALL
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