Only Human
Sleeperstar Lyrics
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Never got the chance to start
The universe is funny
But no one here is laughing
So tell me if you have the time
'Cause everyone has lost their minds
We've walked this block a hundred times
Just stop
CHORUS:
(Tell me the truth)
Do you wanna believe again?
Open your arms honey let me in
We're only human
We're only human
And our chests are burning up
Hearts wanna speak through a mouth sewn shut but
We're only human
We're only human
When did you stop asking why
The cells inside your head won't fire
Another day you've wasted
Too afraid to face it
But join the ranks of walking blind
Hand in hand without a guide
The safeties of the chambers live
Just stop
CHORUS
Oh how bearing the soul
Out loud out loud
And all the words that you wrote
Say loud say loud
CHORUS
The lyrics of Sleeperstar's song Only Human explore the themes of lost opportunities, the search for truth, and the limitations of being human. The song starts by acknowledging the irony of being born apart and never getting the chance to start, implying that the chances we get in life are often out of our control. The line "The universe is funny, but no one here is laughing" adds a layer of wistfulness to the song, suggesting that we often find ourselves in situations beyond our understanding and control. The singer then asks the listener if they have the time to tell the truth, as everyone seems to have lost their minds. This line is likely a reference to the search for truth being a lonely journey, and the impact of social norms and conditioning on our ability to think for ourselves.
The chorus of the song echoes the same sentiment of being only human, and therefore fallible. The line "Do you wanna believe again?" suggests that the singer and the listener have lost faith in something, and the act of opening their arms to let someone in implies seeking comfort and reassurance. The line "Our chests are burning up" suggests the intensity of the emotions the characters are feeling, and the metaphor of hearts wanting to speak through a mouth sewn shut suggests that sometimes we feel the need to express ourselves but are unable to do so.
The second verse of the song is a reflection on the loss of curiosity and the fear of facing the truth. The line "When did you stop asking why?" suggests that as we grow older, we lose the natural curiosity we had as children. "The cells inside your head won't fire" implies a lack of motivation or drive to seek answers, and "Too afraid to face it" suggests fear or discomfort with the truth. The verse ends with the line "the safeties of the chambers live", which could be interpreted as a metaphor for self-imposed limitations that prevent us from exploring beyond our comfort zone.
Overall, Only Human is a poignant reflection on the human condition, exploring themes of loss, fear, and the limitations of our mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
So we were born apart
We were not meant to be together from the beginning
Never got the chance to start
We never had the opportunity to begin a relationship
The universe is funny
Life can be unpredictable and sometimes ironic
But no one here is laughing
Despite the universes humor, nobody is finding it funny right now
So tell me if you have the time
If you're willing, I would like to talk to you
'Cause everyone has lost their minds
Everyone seems crazy and irrational lately
We've walked this block a hundred times
We are stuck in this cycle and routine
Just stop
We need to break out of our routine and change something
Do you wanna believe again?
Are you willing to have hope and faith once more?
Open your arms honey let me in
Let me be close to you and share a real connection
We're only human
We are prone to mistakes and are imperfect beings
And our chests are burning up
Our emotions are intense and overwhelming
Hearts wanna speak through a mouth sewn shut but
We have a lot to say but are struggling to express ourselves
When did you stop asking why
When did you become complacent and stop questioning things?
The cells inside your head won't fire
Your brain feels stagnant and unproductive
Another day you've wasted
You're not making the most of your time and opportunities
Too afraid to face it
You're scared to confront your problems
But join the ranks of walking blind
You're not alone in feeling lost and unsure of what to do
Hand in hand without a guide
We need to support each other to find our way
The safeties of the chambers live
We need to break out of our comfort zones and take risks
Oh how bearing the soul
It is powerful to be vulnerable and express our true selves
Out loud out loud
We need to share our feelings and experiences with others
And all the words that you wrote
Your thoughts and feelings are important and should be expressed
Say loud say loud
Don't be afraid to speak up and be heard
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