Mateo

R&B music is getting a facelift and singer-songwriter/musician… Read Full Bio ↴Mateo

R&B music is getting a facelift and singer-songwriter/musician, Mateo is the surgeon. Like his name states, “a gift from the Heavens”, Mateo is lending his gift to alter the sound, image and passion behind the genre. The Ohio native, who is an alum of the prestigious Morehouse College, is leading a new era of artists with his distinct voice. Already sharing the stage with artists such as J. Holiday, Day26, Mario, and Erykah Badu and releasing the acclaimed Underneath The Sky Mixtape series, Mateo has proven he has the “it” factor. With Grammy Award winning producer Kerry “Krucial” Brothers at the helm of Mateo’s major debut, it is only a matter of time before the world sings his praises.

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Mateo Lyrics

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VERSE 1
Can I live, Can I breathe.
Or make mistakes so senselessly
Am I far from redemption
Cause I don't love you perfectly

Cause its human law
That everyone falls

That's where I go wrong

Like clouds in the sky
Some men do cry
Just look in my eyes

PREHOOK
If you look at me a little bit deeper
And see that I need you to understand who I am
Put your faith in me babe
Even though it's hard to believe

HOOK
I'm so human, so damn human
Every time I try to keep you satisfied
You fail to realize
I'm so human, too damn human
But everyday I try to be a better man
I hope you understand …yeah

VERSE 2
Call me broke, call me selfish
Because my lucks just hit or miss
Or are my dreams less ambitious
Because I live life simply

Cause its cupids law
That we all have flaws
But love conquers all

So there is no use
To point and accuse
We all got issues

PREHOOK

HOOK

BRIDGE
What do you want from me
A thousand apologies
For all that I say and do

Why can't I gain your trust
Is my love not enough
To make up for my mistakes

But I try honestly
To give you the best of me
Though I know its hard sometimes
Baby look inside….OOOHH

HOOK

Overall Meaning

The song "Human" by Mateo is an introspective contemplation on the nature of humanity, flaws, imperfections, and the struggle to maintain relationships through them. The lyrics are reflective of someone who is struggling to come to terms with their flaws and the difficulty of trying to be perfect for someone when it's not possible.

The first verse talks about the struggle to live and make mistakes. The singer is also grappling with the idea of redemption and whether it's attainable for them. The second half of the verse acknowledges that everyone falls, but the singer feels that they are going wrong. The metaphor of clouds in the sky and tears on a man's face gives the sense of vulnerability, something all humans experience.

The pre-hook talks about the need for understanding and the importance of making an effort to see beyond the surface. The hook highlights the human condition and the struggle to keep someone satisfied. The singer acknowledges that they are human, and humanity comes with flaws. They promise to work towards being a better person every day.

The bridge of the song is an appeal to the partner to understand and look inside the singer. They question what it would take to gain their trust and apologize for their mistakes. The singer stresses that they try to give their best even if it's hard.

Overall, the song "Human" is an excellent reflection of how life can be a series of ups and downs, and we should strive to be understanding and compassionate towards ourselves and those we love.

Line by Line Meaning

Can I live, Can I breathe.
Is it okay for me to exist and make choices for myself?

Or make mistakes so senselessly
Is it okay for me to make mistakes without a clear reason or logic?

Am I far from redemption
Is it too late for me to seek forgiveness or improvement?

Cause I don't love you perfectly
Is it wrong for me to love you imperfectly?

Cause its human law
It's a fact of life that everyone makes mistakes.

That everyone falls
No one is perfect and everyone experiences failure at some point.

That's where I go wrong
My mistake is expecting perfection from myself.

Like clouds in the sky
Just like clouds, people come in various forms and experiences.

Some men do cry
Men are capable of expressing emotions and crying.

Just look in my eyes
My eyes will show you my emotions and experiences.

If you look at me a little bit deeper
If you try to understand me on a deeper level,

And see that I need you to understand who I am
You'll realize that I need you to accept me for who I am.

Put your faith in me babe
Trust me to always try to be better for you.

Even though it's hard to believe
Even though I may not always succeed or have doubts.

I'm so human, so damn human
I'm flawed and imperfect like everyone else.

Every time I try to keep you satisfied
Whenever I try to do better for you,

You fail to realize
You don't acknowledge or appreciate my efforts.

But everyday I try to be a better man
I work hard to improve myself every day.

I hope you understand …yeah
I hope you can empathize and support me.

Call me broke, call me selfish
You can criticize me for being poor or self-centered.

Because my lucks just hit or miss
Because I've experienced both good and bad luck in my life.

Or are my dreams less ambitious
Or dismiss my aspirations as not grand or ambitious enough.

Because I live life simply
Because I choose to live a modest or uncomplicated life.

Cause its cupids law
It's a natural law of love that everyone has imperfections.

That we all have flaws
No one is perfect and everyone has shortcomings.

But love conquers all
Despite our imperfections, love can overcome any obstacle.

So there is no use
It's pointless and unhelpful

To point and accuse
To blame or fault others for their imperfections.

We all got issues
We all have personal problems that we're dealing with.

What do you want from me
What expectations do you have of me?

A thousand apologies
Do you just want me to keep apologizing?

For all that I say and do
For any mistakes or flaws I might have in my speech or actions.

Why can't I gain your trust
What do I have to do to earn your trust?

Is my love not enough
Do you doubt or question the sincerity of my love?

To make up for my mistakes
Can't my love compensate for my missteps or faults?

But I try honestly
I strive to be honest and sincere.

To give you the best of me
I aim to offer my best qualities and efforts to you.

Though I know its hard sometimes
Despite knowing that it might not always be easy.

Baby look inside….OOOHH
I encourage you to truly get to know me on a deeper level.

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Comments from YouTube:

@amberdaniel5608

2y↑1

I remember hearing this song 10+ years ago on MySpace. It still blows my mind. Just amazing 👏🏾

@daryletyson677

23w

Brings back so many memories… Such a good era. He goes by Iman Jordan now and still making bomb ass music!!!! ❤️🙌🏾

@Mahlercougar

When I was in California Getting my Masters at USC, I was introduced to Mateo through a friend of mine. I worked with him and I wrote an arranged some music to go along with human. Hes a great guy and awesome singer. Ill have to find the arrangement that we did together and post it at some point.