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Morning Parade vs. The Killers Lyrics

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I did my best to notice
When the call came down the line
Up to the platform of surrender
I was brought, but I was kind
And sometimes I get nervous
When I see an open door
Close your eyes, clear your heart
Cut the cord

Are we human
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
Are we human
Or are we dancer?

Pay my respects to grace and virtue
Send my condolences to good
Give my regards to soul and romance
They always did the best they could
And so long to devotion
You taught me everything I know
Wave goodbye, wish me well
You've gotta let me go

Are we human
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
Are we human
Or are we dancer?

Will your system be alright
When you dream of home tonight?
There is no message we're receiving
Let me know, is your heart still beating?

Are we human
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer

You've gotta let me know

Are we human
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
Are we human
Or are we dancer?

Are we human
Or are we dancer?

Are we human
Or are we dancer?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Human" by The Killers have been the topic of much debate and interpretation since the song's release in 2008. Some have suggested that the song is about societal conformity and the struggle to maintain individuality, while others have argued that it is a commentary on the dehumanizing effects of modern technology and media.

One interpretation of the lyrics is that they are about the conflict between reason and emotion. The line "sometimes I get nervous when I see an open door" could be interpreted as a fear of the unknown or a reluctance to take risks, while the refrain "are we human, or are we dancer?" could be seen as a question about whether we let our heads or our hearts guide us. The line "pay my respects to grace and virtue" could be interpreted as an acknowledgement of traditional values, while the line "wave goodbye, wish me well, you've got to let me go" suggests a departure from those values or a move towards personal freedom.

Another interpretation is that the lyrics are a reference to a famous quote by the writer Hunter S. Thompson, who once said "we are all alone, born alone, die alone, and the only true meaning of life is the realization of this." This interpretation sees the refrain "are we human, or are we dancer?" as a way of questioning the meaning and purpose of our existence, while the line "there is no message we're receiving, let me know is your heart still beating?" could be seen as a reminder of our mortality and the need to live in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

I did my best to notice
I tried really hard to pay attention

When the call came down the line
When I received the call

Up to the platform of surrender
I gave up and relinquished control

I was broad but I was kind
I tried to be fair and generous

And sometimes I get nervous
I become anxious occasionally

When I see an open door
If I notice an opportunity

Close your eyes
Block everything else and focus

Clear your heart
Cleanse all the negativity from your mind

Cut the cord
Disconnect yourself from unneeded attachments

Are we human?
Are we living beings with emotions and feelings?

Or are we dancer?
Or are we soulless beings that move mechanically?

My sign is vital
My astrology sign is essential

My hands are cold
My hands are freezing

And I'm on my knees
I'm kneeling down

Looking for the answer
Searching for the truth

Pay my respects to grace and virtue
I honor and show respect to goodness and righteousness

Send my condolences to good
I mourn for good people

Give my regards to soul and romance
I appreciate and acknowledge love and passion

They always did the best they could
They performed to the best of their abilities

And so long to devotion
I say goodbye to commitment

You taught me everything I know
You've been my mentor and taught me valuable lessons

Wave goodbye
Say farewell

Wish me well
Hope for my success and happiness

You got to let me go
You must set me loose

Will your system be alright
Can your mechanism work correctly?

When you dream of home tonight?
When you sleep and visualize your house?

There is no message we're receiving
We're not getting any communication or signs

Let me know is your heart still beating?
Please inform me if you're still alive

You got to let me know
You need to tell me

Are we human?
Are we human beings who feel sensations and emotions?

Or are we dancer?
Or are we just puppets who dance to the tune of our environment?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci

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