They released further albums, Beneath The Skin in 2015 and Fever Dream in 2019.
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Human
Of Monsters and Men Lyrics
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Weigh heavy on the heart
I am lost
And lead only by the stars
Cage me like an animal
A crown with gems and gold
Eat me like a cannibal
Breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
Breathe in, breathe out
And let it in
Plants awoke
And they slowly grow
Beneath the skin
So breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
The air is silk
Shadows form a grill
If I lose control
I feed the beast within
Cage me like an animal
A crown with gems and gold
Eat me like a cannibal
Chase the neon throne
Breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
Breathe in, breathe out
And let it in
Plants awoke
And they slowly grow
Beneath the skin
So breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
Cage me like an animal
A crown with gems and gold
Eat me like a cannibal
Chase the neon throne
If I could only let go
Of the darkness that's within
I am sure to find
The light that guides my way
The lyrics of "Human" by Of Monsters and Men explore the conflict between the rational mind and human emotions. The singer portrays the overwhelming feeling of being lost and weighed down by heavy emotions, as if trapped in a cage. The references to gems, gold, and a crown suggest materialist aspirations and the desire to be recognized or valued. However, the hunger for success or the fear of failure can also be self-destructive and cause one to act like a cannibal or a beast.
The chorus of "Breathe in, breathe out, let the human in" seems to suggest that the only way to break free from these negative thoughts and behaviors is to reconnect with one's humanity, to accept the reality of pain and joy and find the balance in breathing in and out. The metaphor of plants growing slowly beneath the skin may represent the potential for growth and healing that can only happen from within.
Overall, "Human" is a powerful song that explores the vulnerability and complexity of the human experience, urging the listener to embrace their humanity and let go of negative emotions in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When the words
When thoughts and emotions become difficult to bear
Weigh heavy on the heart
When the mental burden becomes too heavy to bear
I am lost
When the sense of direction is uncertain
And lead only by the stars
When hope and inspiration is found in the unknown and intangible
Cage me like an animal
Expressing feeling trapped and helpless
A crown with gems and gold
Representing a false sense of power and worth
Eat me like a cannibal
Describing feeling consumed and overpowered by external forces
Chasing the neon throne
Striving for an unattainable and superficial goal
Breathe in, breathe out
Taking a moment to focus and ground oneself
Let the human in
Allowing oneself to connect with their true self and emotions
Plants awoke
Symbolic of newfound growth and potential
And they slowly grow
Describing a gradual process of personal development
Beneath the skin
Representing an internal change and transformation
So breathe in, breathe out
Continuing to focus and center oneself
The air is silk
Describing a peaceful and calming atmosphere
Shadows form a grill
Visual representation of feeling trapped and confined
If I lose control
Expressing fear of losing oneself and giving into external forces
I feed the beast within
Giving into negative thoughts and impulses
If I could only let go
Expressing desire to release control and surrender
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NANNA BRYNDIS HILMARSDOTTIR, RAGNAR THORHALLSSON
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When the words
Weigh heavy on the heart
I am lost
And led only by the stars
[Pre-Chorus]
Cage me like an animal
A crown with gems and gold
Eat me like a cannibal
Chase the neon throne
[Chorus]
Breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
Breathe in, breathe out
And let it in
Plants awoke
And they slowly grow
Beneath the skin
So breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
The air is silk
Shadows form a grin
If I lose control
I feed the beast within
[Pre-Chorus]
Cage me like an animal
A crown with gems and gold
Eat me like a cannibal
Chase the neon throne
[Chorus]
Breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
Breathe in, breathe out
And let it in
Plants awoke
And they slowly grow
Beneath the skin
So breathe in, breathe out
Let the human in
[Pre-Chorus]
Cage me like an animal
A crown with gems and gold
Eat me like a cannibal
Chase the neon throne
If I could only let go
björn Stefánsson
I finally sat down and read some of the comments here - thank you all for the kind words. Im truly blown away by all of this! Love and respect.
Latresa Todd
björn Stefánsson you were so amazing! The emotion from you and the song overwhelmed me!
Dennis Hermogenes Ferreira
Completely amazing!
onechancefancy
You were so full of emotion, it perfectly translated through the song, one word: AMAZING!
Travis Barnett
björn Stefánsson you are awesome you capture the song
John Deaux
björn Stefánsson You were amazing! You deserve every compliment given.
suprcme
This dude expressed 10x the emotional range of Riverdale actors in less than 4 minutes.
franxxz AR9
I agree
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Lmao!
Danny
Lol hahaha