human
Nokturnl Lyrics


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Wanted to make you into a demigod
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 alone now with my compulsions
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nokturnl's song "Human" explore the dangerous and destructive nature of idolizing someone to the point of elevating them above human status. The singer admits to trying to turn their lover into a demigod, believing that this would make them immortal and never die. The singer was so in awe and inspired by this person that they became like a graven image in their heart.


However, the chorus of the song reveals the consequences of this idolization. The singer is left alone with their compulsions and desperate for a fix. They confess to being nothing without a lover or a heart overstuffed with murder waiting to burst. They cannot face the reality of their lover being more than human because it shatters their illusion of invincibility.


In the second verse, the singer admits to using other gods as substitutes to fill the void left by their idolization of their lover. They revel in the flood of emotion but now their veins have turned against their blood. They have tricked their lover into staying as a stand-in savior, but they cannot face the reality of their lover being more than human.


Overall, the lyrics to "Human" caution against the dangers of idolizing someone to the point of elevation. The consequences of this kind of obsession can lead to a destructive and self-destructive nature.


Line by Line Meaning

Wanted to make you into a demigod
I desired to elevate you to a position close to a deity, giving you higher status and abilities.


Superhuman so you'd never die
My aim was to transform you into an extraordinary and invincible being, immortal and beyond the reach of death.


Die to me, my golden boy
You were the object of my great admiration, my favorite and cherished. I would be devastated if I lost you or if you let me down.


I was so in awe of you I was silenced inspired changed fired
You impressed and awed me to such an extent that I couldn't find words to express my feelings. You were a source of motivation, transformation, and enthusiasm for me.


A graven image in my heart
You left a deep and lasting impression in my emotions and memory, an unchanging icon of my affection and devotion.


You more than human to me
To me, you are not just a regular person, but a supernatural and exceptional being, endowed with extraordinary qualities and significance.


And I'm alone now with my compulsions
I am isolated and consumed by my insistent and uncontrollable impulses and desires, unable to share them with others.


And I'm desperate drained from all those tantrums
I am in a state of hopelessness and exhaustion, drained of energy after numerous outbursts of rage or frustration.


I don't exist without a lover/fix
I feel like my identity depends on having a romantic partner or an addictive substance, without which I lose my sense of self and purpose.


And I'm nothing without a heart overstuffed to the brim of bursting
I consider myself worthless and empty unless my emotions are overflowing, overwhelming me to the point of almost bursting.


With murder in its wake
My intense and violent emotions leave behind a trail of destruction and harm, hurting myself and others.


And you more than human
You have surpassed the limitations of humanity in my eyes, becoming an object of fascination and adoration beyond reason or logic.


If I make you a god
I intend to raise you as a divine or worshipful figure, possibly even creating a new religion or mythology around you.


Mythologize this bond
I want to turn our relationship into a legendary or epic tale, one that inspires awe, admiration, or even terror.


And all those other gods I use to fill that spot to overdose
I have relied on other deities, idols, or obsessions to compensate for my unfulfilled desires and addictions, sometimes to the point of excess or harm.


Revel in the flood, and my veins have turned against my blood
I indulge in the overwhelming surge of emotions, despite the harmful effects on my body or mind. My natural impulses and instincts have been corrupted or distorted by my unbridled passions.


And you the stand-in saviour
You have become a substitute for a savior or a rescuer in my life, someone who saves me from my despair or loneliness.


And I've tricked you into staying...
I have deceived or manipulated you into staying with me, possibly out of fear of losing you or a need for control or dependency.




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James

How can you not love this band!! Great album too

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