human
Maria McKee Lyrics
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Superhuman so you'd never die
Die to me, my golden boy
I was so in awe of you I was silenced inspired changed fired
A graven image in my heart
Chorus:
You more than human to me
And I'm desperate drained from all those tantrums
I don't exist without a lover/fix
And I'm nothing without a heart overstuffed to the brim of bursting
With murder in its wake
Chorus:
And you more than human
I can't face
If I make you a god
Mythologize this bond
And all those other gods I use to fill that spot to overdose
Revel in the flood, and my veins have turned against my blood
And you the stand-in saviour
And I've tricked you into staying...
Chorus:
More than human to me
The lyrics to Maria McKee's song "Human" explore the complex nature of relationships and the way we often put our partners on a pedestal, making them into something more than human. The opening lines speak to the singer's desire to turn their partner into a "demigod," someone who is beyond mortality and who they will never have to lose. The singer sees their partner as a golden boy, someone who they are in awe of and who inspires them.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the unhealthy nature of this obsession. They are drained from their constant need for love and attention, and their attempts to manipulate and control their partner have left them feeling empty. They acknowledge that they are nothing without a lover and that their heart is overflowing with the potential for violence.
The chorus is a repetition of the idea that their partner is more than human to them, an idea that they cannot face. This is a powerful sentiment, capturing the way that we often invest so much into our relationships that they become the center of our world.
Overall, "Human" is a deeply introspective song that explores the way that we interact with those we love. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of idolizing our partners and putting too much pressure on them to be perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanted to make you into a demigod
I wanted to elevate you to a divine status, above all others, so you could never falter or fail.
Superhuman so you'd never die
I desired to make you immortal by granting you extraordinary abilities so you could never perish.
Die to me, my golden boy
Without you, my shining star, I am nothing. You are my everything, and I would perish without you.
I was so in awe of you I was silenced inspired changed fired
You left me speechless and breathless, but also motivated and transformed, with a fiery passion that fuels me.
A graven image in my heart
You are engraved in my heart as an indelible, timeless image, that I will cherish forever.
You more than human to me
You are more than just a human being to me, you are an ideal and a symbol of perfection that I cannot live without.
And I'm alone now with my compulsions
I am now alone, consumed by my impulses that drive me to pursue you with unbridled passion and fervor.
And I'm desperate drained from all those tantrums
I am exhausted from all the outbursts, restless nights, and endless longing for you, that have left me desperate and depleted.
I don't exist without a lover/fix
You are my addiction, my obsession, the only thing that gives me purpose and meaning in life.
And I'm nothing without a heart overstuffed to the brim of bursting
My heart is overflowing with love for you, and without it, I am an empty vessel, hollow and lifeless.
With murder in its wake
My love for you is so intense and possessive, that it borders on violence and destruction, willing to do anything to keep you by my side.
And you more than human
You represent an unattainable, divine ideal that I can never fully possess or comprehend, beyond the reach of mortal limitations.
If I make you a god
If I elevate you to a god-like status, worship you above all else, and make you the center of my universe.
Mythologize this bond
To create a legendary tale of our love, that transcends time and space, and becomes an eternal myth.
And all those other gods I use to fill that spot to overdose
In the absence of your love, I seek solace in other idols or addictions, to numb the pain and fill the void.
Revel in the flood, and my veins have turned against my blood
I am drowning in a sea of emotions, unable to control or resist the overwhelming force of my love, which has become toxic and harmful to myself and others.
And you the stand-in saviour
You are the only one who can save me from my own destruction, redeem me from my sins, and offer me salvation and redemption.
And I've tricked you into staying...
I have deceived you into believing that my love is pure and genuine, hiding the dark truth of my obsession and possessiveness, trapping you in a web of lies and manipulation.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael
Brilliant track, from a brilliant album
James Mcgee
Fetch the lyric sheet of this song...FUCKING AMAZING WORDS !!! Where do these words come to her !?!?!?!?? Raw, poinant,
Deliberate yet soothing...
LOVE YA MARIA !!!!!!!!!!