Beautifully Human
Maddie Zahm Lyrics
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When you chase your dreams, give it all and
Still come in last.
Still, there's a reason to believe,
That things aren′t always as they seem.
And the strongest hearts are the ones who feel
The deepest hurts, but still, keep pressing on.
I cry when it hurts.
That is not weakness or failures or less than the best.
It's proof that I am, I'm beautifully human.
I′m beautifully human.
You speak carefree like your words don′t cut me.
Who knew the stones you threw would rebuild me.
Scars are wounds, they heal too.
I haven't gone where I′m going, but I'll get there
Piece by piece.
And the strongest hearts are the ones who feel
The deepest hurts, but still, keep pressing on.
I bleed when I fall down,
I cry when it hurts.
That is not weakness or failures or less than the best.
It′s proof that I am, I'm beautifully human.
I′m beautifully human.
Be still my soul,
All these broken pieces will someday
Become whole.
And the strongest hearts are the ones who feel
The deepest hurts, but still, keep pressing on.
I bleed when I fall down,
I cry when it hurts.
That is not weakness or failures or less than the best.
It's proof that I am, I'm beautifully human.
I′m beautifully human.
I′m beautifully human.
I'm beautifully human.
Maddie Zahm's song "Beautifully Human" speaks to the struggles and pain we face in chasing our dreams and the beauty that lies in accepting our human imperfection. The opening lines, "Nobody tells you it'll hurt this bad, when you chase your dreams, give it all and still come in last" captures the very essence of the struggle for any dream. She admits that though it might take a while, it's worth the chase. Though often the strongest hearts feel the deepest hurts, they still press on, which serves as evidence showing their strength.
Zahm's admission of personal weakness and vulnerability is honorable. She recognizes that falling down doesn't make her weak but stands as proof that she is human. Her message is very poetic yet straightforward, as she paints a picture of a broken and scarred journey, one that involves all of life's pain and emotional upheavals. She uses powerful imagery; "Scars are wounds, they heal too," which implies that even though life could be tough, we can still heal.
The chorus, "I cry when it hurts, that is not weakness or failures or less than the best, it's proof that I am, I'm beautifully human," emphasizes the beauty that lies within humans, encouraging listeners even in the face of adversity to remain kind to themselves, to love, accept and appreciate themselves. The song ends with a message of hope, that the broken pieces, at some point, will come together to make one whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody tells you it'll hurt this bad,
No one warns you about the immense pain that comes with chasing your dreams and still ending up in last place.
When you chase your dreams, give it all and
When you put all your effort into pursuing your dreams and aspirations,
Still come in last.
It's still possible for you to fail and not achieve your goals.
Still, there's a reason to believe,
Nevertheless, there's still hope and optimism that things will get better.
That things aren't always as they seem.
Things can look bleak and hopeless, but the reality is often different.
And the strongest hearts are the ones who feel
The people with the strongest hearts often feel
The deepest hurts, but still, keep pressing on.
The most resilient individuals experience immense emotional pain, but don't give up on their goals.
I bleed when I fall down,
I may experience emotional and physical pain when I fail,
I cry when it hurts.
and it's okay to feel sad and cry when it's necessary.
That is not weakness or failures or less than the best.
These negative emotions do not indicate weakness, failure or infer that I am incompetent.
It's proof that I am, I'm beautifully human.
My emotions and experiences are a testament that I'm an imperfect, but beautiful human being.
You speak carefree like your words don't cut me.
The artist's words may seem insignificant, but they can leave a lasting impact.
Who knew the stones you threw would rebuild me.
The negative words can help in building up one's resilience and determination.
Scars are wounds, they heal too.
Just like physical scars, emotional pain can heal as well.
I haven't gone where I'm going, but I'll get there
The singer may not have achieved their dreams yet, but they're determined to get there eventually.
Piece by piece.
They will achieve their objective little by little.
Be still my soul,
Quiet your mind and find peace within yourself,
All these broken pieces will someday
The singer's broken pieces,
Become whole.
Will one day become whole and healed.
I'm beautifully human.
The artist is imperfect, but they accept and love themselves for who they are.
Writer(s): Madeleine Marie Zahm, Anna Moreno
Contributed by Sadie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nobody tells you it'll hurt this bad,
When you chase your dreams, give it all and
Still come in last.
Still, there's a reason to believe,
That things aren't always as they seem.
And the strongest hearts are the ones who feel
The deepest hurts, but still, keep pressing on.
I bleed when I fall down,
I cry when it hurts.
That is not weakness or failures or less than the best.
It's proof that I am, I'm beautifully human.
I'm beautifully human.
You speak carefree like your words don't cut me.
Who knew the stones you threw would rebuild me.
Scars are wounds, they heal too.
I haven't gone where I'm going, but I'll get there
Piece by piece.
And the strongest hearts are the ones who feel
The deepest hurts, but still, keep pressing on.
I bleed when I fall down,
I cry when it hurts.
That is not weakness or failures or less than the best.
It's proof that I am, I'm beautifully human.
I'm beautifully human.
Be still my soul,
All these broken pieces will someday
Become whole.
And the strongest hearts are the ones who feel
The deepest hurts, but still, keep pressing on.
I bleed when I fall down,
I cry when it hurts.
That is not weakness or failures or less than the best.
It's proof that I am, I'm beautifully human.
I'm beautifully human.
I'm beautifully human.
I'm beautifully human.
@Kauffy901
I'm so glad Maddie didn't win American Idol, or I never would have discovered her.
@pielover33751
This is beautiful! YOU are the Maddie that should have been the winner of American Idol! And what a caring, loving <3
@kimelkins645
Maddie, you were my pick to win American Idol from the moment I saw you. I absolutely love this song! You have a special heart and I trust the Lord will continue to use you to bless others with your voice and through your music. That is more important than ever winning any competition. God bless you!
@Elong.
You were MY American Idol! You have the voice of an angel (or Adele😊)!
@soccermaniac200
Tears. Thank you for all that you do Maddie! You are an inspiration!
@JackiSemerauTait
My new favorite song! So beautiful...this message is what this world needs.
@carissapowell2797
Maddie, you are such a beautiful person inside and out! This video speaks volumes of the person you are and is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for blessing the world with this song and video!!
@coughypottt
I'm not crying, you're crying 😭😭 ok...I'm crying 😭 This song and this video and you are so amazing!! Soooo good! 😘😘
@GLING17
That's so stupid and OLD! Grow up.
@GUS_Network
So proud of you Maddie Zahm. Boise is proud of you.