Only human
Marie Claire D'Ubaldo Lyrics


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Our childhood heroes finally fall
Mighty dreamers live no more
Locked away inside a memory
Left behind they seem to call
We have a voice that no one hears
Words are broken by the years
Don't blame us for your expectations
We're only human with our limitations
Standing here on these feet of clay
We're only human, human that way
How the future slowly disappears
Just a little more each day
In the ordinary world outside
Dreamers have no part to play
Don't blame us for your expectations
We're only human with our limitations
Standing here on these feet of clay
We're only human, human that way
And if we turn our backs and walk away
It's just because we've nothing left to say
Don't blame us for your expectations
We're only human with our limitations




Standing here on these feet of clay
We're only human, human that way

Overall Meaning

The song "Only Human" by Marie Claire D'Ubaldo speaks to the loss of childhood innocence and the disappointment that often comes with growing up. The lyrics describe how our childhood heroes, the people or ideas that we once looked up to, eventually fall and become nothing more than memories. The dreamers among us, those who dared to see the world differently, often find themselves locked away in these memories, no longer able to inspire or challenge us.


The song also touches on the idea that our voices aren't always heard, as our words are lost or broken over time. The expectation that we should somehow live up to the dreams and expectations of others can be overwhelming, but the reality is that we are only human, with our own limitations and imperfections. We stand on feet of clay, vulnerable and fragile, and we can't always be what others want us to be.


Despite the challenges and and disappointments we face, we are still human, and that is something worth cherishing. The future may not always be bright, and the world may not always be kind to dreamers, but that doesn't mean we should give up hope. The final stanza suggests that sometimes, we may simply have nothing left to say, and we may need to walk away. But even then, we must remember that we are only human, and we can only do so much.


Line by Line Meaning

Our childhood heroes finally fall
The people we looked up to as children eventually disappoint us as they prove to be flawed and imperfect.


Mighty dreamers live no more
Those who once had big dreams and aspirations have given up or lost hope and no longer pursue them.


Locked away inside a memory
These people and dreams are only preserved in our memories, and cannot be brought back to life.


Left behind they seem to call
Despite being gone, these figures and aspirations continue to exert an influence on our lives and beckon us to follow in their footsteps.


We have a voice that no one hears
Even though we may have important things to say, they often go unnoticed or ignored by others.


Words are broken by the years
As time goes on, our words lose their potency and become less effective at communicating our thoughts and feelings.


Don't blame us for your expectations
We cannot be held responsible for the standards and hopes that others have set for us, as we have our own weaknesses and limitations.


We're only human with our limitations
As mere mortals, we have our own shortcomings and are subject to the same failings as anyone else.


Standing here on these feet of clay
We are grounded in our humanity and are not as strong or durable as we would like to be.


We're only human, human that way
No matter how hard we may try to be perfect or superhuman, we are ultimately bound by the constraints of our humanity.


How the future slowly disappears
As we grow older, our sense of optimism and hope for the future gradually fades away.


Just a little more each day
This process is slow but steady, and occurs over the course of many years.


In the ordinary world outside
In the real world beyond our dreams and aspirations, life is often mundane and unremarkable.


Dreamers have no part to play
Those who continue to harbor big dreams and goals may find themselves marginalized or ignored by society.


And if we turn our backs and walk away
If we give up on our dreams or ambitions, it is not because we lack strength or willpower, but rather because we have been worn down by the challenges of life.


It's just because we've nothing left to say
We may become resigned or disillusioned with our situation and feel that we have no more valuable contributions to make to the world.




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Rythm is the power of creation
In every living thing, the force within
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@dmitry3616

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Questo pezzo ha rappresentato molto di più che un semplice film come il ciclone...un grande brano,figlio di grandi anni e grandi estati...

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E le discoteche degli anni 90

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