Human
Rod Stewart Lyrics


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Ah ah ah
Ah ah human

I been lookin' in the mirror somethin's
Gettin' clearer wonderin' who am I
Just a chemical solution caught in evolution
Only livin' to survive
Or am I just another lifetime lookin' for a lifeline
Cryin' when the sun don't shine
Am I runnin' through the ghetto maybe I should
Let go of all the dreams inside

But who am I to reach so high
And who am I to raise my eyes
Want to live I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why

I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do
Cause I am human

There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me
Cause I am human

The blood that's runnin' through my veins
It tells me I'm the same as
All the other ones gone by
In the air that I am breathin'
Emotions that I'm feelin'
Underneath the same blue sky

And I know if I believe it, then I can achieve it
Nothin's standin' in my way
Then maybe history will make a place for me
And I'll be livin' for that day

But who am I to reach so high
And who am I to raise my eyes
Want to live I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why

I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do
Cause I am human

There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me
Cause I am human

Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away
Not only livin' to survive
Don't tell me I am nothin'
Know that I am somethin'
Brother, don't ya realize

I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do
Cause I am human

There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me
Cause I am human

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I'm the one, I am human

Oh, yeah




Ah ah ah
Ah ah human

Overall Meaning

Rod Stewart's "Human" is a song about a realization of self-discovery and the acceptance of the human condition. The first verse introduces the topic of self-examination with lines like "I been lookin' in the mirror something's gettin' clearer wonderin' who am I." The singer is looking for answers - identity, purpose, and meaning - all the while acknowledging the inevitability of change as a part of human evolution. As the song progresses, he contemplates letting go of the dreams he has inside, but asks himself, "But who am I to reach so high And who am I to raise my eyes Want to live I want to die I can't do anything I'll tell you why" - a nod to the belief in the limitations of oneself.


The chorus of "Human" repeats the phrase "I'm the one who..." followed by grandiose accomplishments that suggest the limitless potential of humans. The song is a clarion call to believe in oneself, to recognize the unique value of individual existence, and to embrace the fact that every human is capable of greatness. The final lines of the song are the most poignant and probably the message the singer is trying to drive home - "Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away Not only living to survive Don't tell me I am nothing Know that I am something Brother, don't ya realize." The song is about embracing the flaws and insecurities that make us human and pushing past them to be the best version of ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah ah ah
Vocalization representing the sound of humming or a self-reflection


Ah ah human
Acknowledging oneself as a human being


I been lookin' in the mirror somethin's
Reflecting upon oneself through external observation


Gettin' clearer wonderin' who am I
Questioning one's purpose and identity


Just a chemical solution caught in evolution
Describing oneself as a result of biological and historical progressions


Only livin' to survive
Existing solely for survival and basic needs


Or am I just another lifetime lookin' for a lifeline
Wondering if one is searching for a purpose in life or a savior from distress


Cryin' when the sun don't shine
Expressing sadness when things do not go as planned


Am I runnin' through the ghetto maybe I should
Considering the possibility of one's actions and choices


Let go of all the dreams inside
Releasing oneself from self-imposed constraints and expectations


But who am I to reach so high
Questioning one's worth and capability


And who am I to raise my eyes
Questioning the legitimacy of one's attempts to achieve greatness


Want to live I want to die
Describing the fluctuating desires of life and death


I can't do anything I'll tell you why
Feeling helpless and providing the reason for it


I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
Asserting oneself as capable of great accomplishments


And I made the seven wonders too
Claiming responsibility for incredible feats


There is nothin' that I cannot do
Expressing self-confidence and infinite potential


Cause I am human
Attributing those feats to the simple fact of being human


There is nothing that I cannot be
Imagining limitless possibilities for oneself


I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
Asserting oneself as a skilled and experienced traveler


And I know that it is all in me
Having confidence in oneself and inner strength


The blood that's runnin' through my veins
Referencing a shared biological makeup with other people


It tells me I'm the same as
Reflecting on the human condition and similarity to others


All the other ones gone by
Acknowledging past generations and deceased individuals


In the air that I am breathin'
Referencing the shared environment with other people


Emotions that I'm feelin'
Acknowledging the universality of emotions


Underneath the same blue sky
Reflecting on the shared human experience


And I know if I believe it, then I can achieve it
Expressing the power of self-belief to achieve one's goals


Nothin's standin' in my way
Rejecting limiting beliefs and obstacles


Then maybe history will make a place for me
Aspiring to make a lasting impact on the world


And I'll be livin' for that day
Anticipating the fulfillment of that aspiration


Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away
Rejecting the idea that one's life is predetermined by fate or weakness


Not only livin' to survive
Rejecting a purely survivalist mindset


Don't tell me I am nothin'
Rejecting negative criticism or disempowerment


Know that I am somethin'
Asserting one's worth and value


Brother, don't ya realize
Addressing and attempting to convince someone else of one's worth


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocalization signifying excitement or emphasis


I'm the one, I am human
Proudly acknowledging one's humanity and self


Oh, yeah
Vocalization signifying agreement or emphasis




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KARL GORDON, CONNOR REEVES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@semakawa

I been lookin' in the mirror, somethin's gettin' clearer
Wonderin' who am I
Just a chemical solution caught in evolution
Only livin' to survive

Or am I just another lifetime lookin' for a lifeline?
Cryin' when the sun don't shine
Am I runnin' through the ghetto maybe I should let go
Of all the dreams inside

But who am I to reach so high?
And who am I to raise my eyes?
Want to live, I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why

I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do 'cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me 'cause I am human
The blood that's runnin' through my veins
It tells me I'm the same as all the other ones gone by
In the air that I am breathin', emotions that I'm feelin'
Underneath the same blue sky

And I know if I believe it, then I can achieve it
Nothing's standin' in my way
Then maybe history will make a place for me
And I'll be livin' for that day

But who am I to reach so high?
And who am I to raise my eyes?
Want to live, I want to die
I can't do anything I'll tell you why

I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do 'cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me 'cause I am human

Not born to make mistakes, not born to fade away
Not only livin' to survive
Don't tell me I am nothin', know that I am somethin'
Brother, don't ya realize?

I'm the one who took a walk on the moon
And I made the seven wonders too
There is nothin' that I cannot do 'cause I am human
There is nothing that I cannot be
I'm the one who sailed the seven seas
And I know that it is all in me 'cause I am human



All comments from YouTube:

@SuperDragonfly52

This is my favorite song by Rod and I have never seen it on here before so Hugs and Kisses to the one that shared it. : )

@snakepipero69

Slash amazing as always

@janainarodrigues3587

Tema da novela Um Refúgio para o Amor de 2001 de Lauro Cesar Muniz e Gianfrancesco Guarnieri tema de badalação e locação Rio de Janeiro onde a novela também foi gravada . Novela que ganhará um remake com o mesmo nome a partir de abril de 2022 no Canal Reviva essa música foi também tema de Pátria Minha (2018-2019) , Porto dos Milagres (2017) e agora tá na trilha da novela Teresa 2021 Lauro César e Gianfrancesco arrasaram ao escrever essa novela . Essa música ganhou de lavada da música Carol na mão do Bonde do Tigrão e liderou entre as rádios e baladas do Brasil na época todas as meninas na época ligavam e pediam essa música ao invés de Cerol na mão na época por causa da novela .

@JKeepsItReal217

This was my 5th grade graduation song and I still remember it 13 years later

@mandolinwind

Wow!!! How cool was your chorus teacher!!!

@lonobl7575

BIG Rod

@Musicaesabedoria

I love this song! Wonderful!

@pbhotmess

GREAT!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

@leonardofaviosuarezordinol4577

Lo máximo 😊

@mikianna0jones

slash makes this.....listenable.

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