Shortly after meeting in 2006, Daly and Improgo formed the band Polus. After releasing a four-song EP entitled "Wish" and garnering a significant buzz in the L.A. area, Polus was put on hiatus due to considerable demand for both Daly and Improgo as touring musicians. Even with their rigorous touring schedules, the two managed to keep their friendship intact and exchanged song ideas via email until 2010 when they decided to officially reunite as Parade of Lights. They spent that year and 2011 releasing new music and playing shows in Southern California, Utah and Nevada, opening for artists like Imagine Dragons, Marcy Playground, Light FM, Rooney, Stamps, and Ringside among others.
Recent music film and TV placements have gained the band considerable attention from music and TV insiders, not to mention a legitimate core group of dedicated fans. The exposure along with POL's hook-laden songs and entertaining live show, led to a publishing deal December 2011 with Imagem Music.
The band's latest effort, an EP entitled "Born To Live, Born To Love", was released in September of 2012..
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Only Human
Parade of Lights Lyrics
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Hard drugs, a few fist figts
Robots, bright lights
You're skin and bone tonigth
Hold on, hold tight
You can't always be right
You, you are only human
You, you are only human
You, you are only human
True love, heartbreak
we've all made mistakes
Machine, blue eyes
You won't go home tonight
Hold on, hold tight
You can't always be right
You, you are only human
You, you are only human
You, my one and only
You, you are only human
You, you are only human
You are only human
You are only human
You, you are only human
You, you are only human
You, my one and only
You, you are only human
You are only human
You are only human
You are only human
The lyrics of Parade of Lights’ song Only Human reflects on the different experiences that humans go through in life. The song begins with the artist acknowledging the negative experiences one encounters such as bad love, long nights, hard drugs, and fist fights. Additionally, the artist mentions robots and bright lights which could represent a technological or superficial world that is separate from the real world of human experiences. Despite all of this, the artist seems to be reaching out and assuring the listener that it's okay to not always be right, to make mistakes and be only human. The artist emphasizes that they're here for them because they're "their one and only."
The second verse absorbs themes of true love, heartbreak, and the struggles of life to ultimately come down to one important thing: one's own mortality. The reference to "Machine, blue eyes" may be referring to the cold, unfeeling nature of machines compared to the warm emotions of humans. The line "You won't go home tonight" gives the idea that one can not always predict what might happen in life. The chorus once again emphasizes the message that no matter what happens, you should never thought of yourself less as you are only human.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad love, long nights.
We have experienced bad love and long nights.
Hard drugs, a few fist fights.
We have had experience with hard drugs and gotten into a few fist fights.
Robots, bright lights.
We live in a world of technology and dazzling lights.
You're skin and bone tonight.
Tonight, you are vulnerable and fragile.
Hold on, hold tight.
Stay strong and persevere through tough times.
You can't always be right.
It's impossible to have all the answers and be right all the time.
You, you are only human.
You are not perfect, but that's okay because you are human.
You, my one and only.
You are the most important person to me.
True love, heartbreak.
We have experienced both deep love and painful heartbreak.
We've all made mistakes.
We all have done things we regret.
Machine, blue eyes.
In contrast to human vulnerability, there are machines with cold, unfeeling blue eyes.
You won't go home tonight.
You will face a difficult situation where you can't simply leave and go home.
You are only human.
Once again, it's okay to be human with flaws and limitations.
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ryan Hines
I wish they had this song on Spotify, one of my favorites by them.
Argus Mania
this band totally rocks... you have the best music... keep it coming...:)
Jibb Head
This song is in my top ten all time favorites! Parade of Lights is among my top ten favorite bands.
1trurelic
How come this isn't showing up on iTunes.?? I really want this song
Pedrinho Lancaster
AWESSOOOOOOOOOOOME
André Luiz
Brazil 2019
Gulbe
why 4:3
Mohammed
First comment :D
Mateusz Kukieła
Le zap de spi0n 289 brought me here
arverne
Same here, le zap brought me here...but trying to find the instrumental version!