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Sam Bradley was born in London in 1986, but began his schooling, at he age of three, in Hong Kong. When his folks divorced two years later, he moved with his mom to Nashville , where he was raised amidst the sounds of country, music that would haunt his work for the rest of his life. When Bradley's mother, an Irish-Canadian singer/songwriter, took him back to England his father moved on to Sri Lanka, fulfilling Sam's destiney to be a wanderer: following family from home in London to Sri Lanka, the Carribean and Canada. In the fall of 1997, having written songs for as long as he could remember, Bradley enrolled into a liberal arts school in the heart of the city. Though he was instantly disillusioned with the constraints of academic life, his contemporaries took him in more productive directions. Namely the development of his art, it was a musical education with heroes such as Tom Waits, Van Morrison, Tim Buckley and Johnny Lee Hooker as teachers. Thus began Bradley's days as a performer. He began playing anywhere that would have him, be it an Irish pub, a squat party or Tall Poppy's weekly showcase. All the while living in a home that lived for music. From his father he took the blues, while his mother taught him how to write, listening to artists such as Janis Joplin, Brooks and Dunn or Alan Jackson. In the summer of 2004, Bradley dropped out of school and moved to Vancouver . There, he found others like him and began to run a small music night at one of his local cafe's. All the while he was recording songs, both on a borrowed four-track and on his trusted computer. As time went by audience response to his guitar skills and particularly the striking beauty of his voice - an instrument of rare quality, became astounding. One of the most genuine, generous and open hearted people one could meet, the true depth of his humanity, focused through his incredible music,be witnessed in the flesh - rough, loud and live. Sam is the real thing.
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Only human
Sam Bradley Lyrics
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If you're helpless, or you're wealthless, only human,
If your love is, only something that you bought.
Throw myself in, to the deep end
Cause you're weepin, only human
If my word is really something you want, oh,
Put that drink down on the bar
We won't be here for long
And oh, oh, pick yourself up off the floor
Put that drink down on the bar
We won't be here for long;
I know a better place.
For every reason
That you're given
Just excuses only human
You ain't foolin anyone come through that door.
Take a minute, if you need it,
And stop breathing; only human
Let us see that hopeful smile that you once wore.
And oh, oh, pick yourself up off the floor,
Put that drink down on the bar,
We won't be here for long.
And oh, oh, pick yourself up off the floor,
Put that drink down on the bar,
We won't be here for long;
I know a better place.
And oh, oh, pick yourself up off the floor,
Put that drink down on the bar,
We won't be here for long;
I know a better place.
I don't mind baby if you're helpless or you're wealthless,
Only human
Let us see that hopeful smile that you once wore.
Sam Bradley's song "Only Human" is a song that seems to be about a person who is going through a tough time and is experiencing a crisis of some sort. It seems like the singer is trying to help this person by telling them that it's okay to be vulnerable and that they shouldn't be ashamed of their struggles. The singer says that they don't mind if the person is "helpless or wealthless," emphasizing the point that it's normal to not have everything together all the time. The chorus repeatedly encourages the person to "pick yourself up off the floor" and put down the drink, implying that the person may be using alcohol as a coping mechanism. The singer tells them that they know a better place and seems to be urging them to leave this situation and seek help and support elsewhere.
The repeated phrase "only human" is significant because it recognizes the humanity in the person going through this crisis. It's a reminder that they are not alone in their struggles and that everyone experiences moments of weakness and vulnerability. The singer's repeated urging to "pick yourself up off the floor" is also significant because it implies that the person is capable of overcoming their struggles and moving on to a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind baby,
It doesn't bother me if you're in a difficult situation or don't have money - we're all only human.
If your love is, only something that you bought.
If your affection is based solely on material things you give, that's not genuine love.
Throw myself in, to the deep end, Cause you're weepin, only human
I'll dive into the deep end of emotions with you because crying is a normal human reaction.
If my word is really something you want, oh,
If you're looking for assurance from me, I'm here for you.
For every reason, That you're given, Just excuses only human
Every excuse you make is just a human response.
Take a minute, if you need it, And stop breathing; only human
Take time to relax and breathe if you need it - because we all have human limitations.
Put that drink down on the bar, We won't be here for long.
Don't waste time dwelling in sadness because life is short.
I know a better place.
I know things will improve and there's a brighter future in store.
Let us see that hopeful smile that you once wore.
Show us the positive attitude you used to have, even if it's difficult now.
Contributed by Owen O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LuLuLynette3
I never tire of hearing this song. Loved the two of them harmonizing. What a talented family.
@aleia
beautiful, talented people making beautiful music.. thank you.. 'we won't be here for long' .. so true : )
@birrita
I don't know how many views of these 2005 belong to me... but I'm still here, one more time... love this song... love your voice... love Grace voice... well... I love you... thanks again for share your talent with all of us...
@l8dbug5
Beautiful! A talented and gifted duo. What a blessing. More please!
@vertigogirl31
Beautiful song! Love it!!!
@LadyFallow
Sweet family harmony. Beautiful song, beautiful voices...♥ it, not surprisingly.
@denonnie1
Love it!!! This song is just so special...Thank You!!!
@TheCamy6969
awesome song!!!!! Love love love it!!!!!!!!!!!
@deettamarie
Beautiful. Just. Beautiful. Thanks for writing the songs that make my heart sing. ;) x
@holyshit128
This has GOT to be about Kristen Stewart. What a wonderful friend, and what a beautiful song.