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String Quartet No. 5 Lyrics
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Ooh human, born to make mistakes
If five boys in the house say it loud
If five in the house check it out
If five boys in the house say it loud
If five in the house check it out
Never like to see you cry, please forgive me
I wouldn't ever try to hurt you
I just needed someone to hold me
To fill the void while you were gone
To fill this space of emptiness
I'm only human, of flesh and blood I'm made
Ooh human, born to make mistakes
If five boys in the house say it loud
If five boys in the house check it out
When I lay upon my bed I reminisce then I wish
That I got you by my side with the cherry red kiss
Hit me off make it soft hold me tight throughout the night
You know I'm gonna fight cos the thing we had was right
But if you go all I know I can't go a day without you
Here in my arms hypnotized with your charms now
I'm feeling for you baby ain't you hearing the alarms
You can't stop all that love that I got
Wanna rewind time to better days that were hot check it
Bring back the better days for me baby
You gotta bring 'em back cos I'm going crazy
I go insane with your name up in my brain
Things will never be the same you ain't up in my frame
So what you gonna do what you gonna say
Tell me that you're gonna push your loving back my way
I'm only human, of flesh and blood I'm made
Ooh human, born to make mistakes
If five boys in the house say it loud (human)
If five boys in the house check it out
If five boys in the house say it loud (ooh human)
If five boys in the house check it out
If five boys in the house say it loud (human)
If five boys in the house check it out
If five boys in the house check it out (ooh human)
If five boys in the house say it loud
If five boys in the house check it out (human)
If five boys in the house say it loud
If five boys in the house check it out (ooh human)
The song "V" by String Quartet No. 5 is a song about human fallibility and the need for forgiveness. The opening lines emphasize the human condition, acknowledging that people are bound to make mistakes because they are only human. The rest of the song is essentially an apology to a lover for a mistake that was made. The singer explains that they did not intend to hurt their partner but rather needed someone to fill a void while they were away. They express their desire to be with their lover and wish to bring back the better days of their relationship.
The repetition of the phrase "if five boys in the house say it loud" throughout the song seems to be a way of emphasizing the importance of this message. It is almost like a call to action, urging listeners to acknowledge and accept their own fallibility and to offer forgiveness to others. The phrase "ooh human" also acts as a kind of refrain, driving home the message that making mistakes is just part of the human experience.
The overall message of the song is one of humility and vulnerability. It shows that even though people may make mistakes, they can learn from them and try to do better in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm only human, of flesh and blood I'm made
I acknowledge that I am imperfect and vulnerable as a human being
Ooh human, born to make mistakes
Being flawed is a natural part of human existence
If five boys in the house say it loud
When a group of people share a common sentiment, their collective voice can have a significant impact
If five in the house check it out
If enough people pay attention and take action, change can happen
Come on baby dry your eyes, wipe your tears
I want to comfort you and make you feel better
Never like to see you cry, please forgive me
I feel remorseful for causing you pain or sadness
I wouldn't ever try to hurt you
I have no intention of causing you harm
I just needed someone to hold me
I wanted emotional support and comfort in your absence
To fill the void while you were gone
I felt a sense of loss and emptiness without you
To fill this space of emptiness
I hoped that by seeking comfort from someone else, I could alleviate my feelings of loneliness
When I lay upon my bed I reminisce then I wish
When I am alone, I reflect on memories of us and long for your presence
That I got you by my side with the cherry red kiss
I yearn for physical and emotional intimacy with you
Hit me off make it soft hold me tight throughout the night
I want you to be gentle and affectionate towards me as we spend the night together
You know I'm gonna fight cos the thing we had was right
I will do whatever it takes to preserve our relationship because I believe it is worth fighting for
But if you go all I know I can't go a day without you
I fear that losing you will leave me feeling incomplete and unable to cope
Here in my arms hypnotized with your charms now
When we are together, I am captivated by your allure and completely under your spell
I'm feeling for you baby ain't you hearing the alarms
I am expressing my strong feelings of love and attraction towards you and hoping you reciprocate
You can't stop all that love that I got
My love for you is too powerful to be suppressed or ignored
Wanna rewind time to better days that were hot check it
I wish we could relive past moments of joy and passion between us
Bring back the better days for me baby
I want us to work towards rekindling the happiness and romance we once shared
You gotta bring 'em back cos I'm going crazy
My emotional state is deteriorating without the positive energy and love we once had together
I go insane with your name up in my brain
Thoughts of you occupy my mind constantly and make me feel mentally unstable
Things will never be the same you ain't up in my frame
Without you, my life is incomplete and I cannot function properly
So what you gonna do what you gonna say
I am asking you to make a decision about our relationship and express your intentions
Tell me that you're gonna push your loving back my way
I want you to assure me that you will work towards reviving our love and affection towards each other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRY LEWIS, JAMES HARRIS III
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@dude3049
Never thought I would be head banging to classical music... 3:02 is absolutely bloody breathtaking
@nvfpv
I was first introduced to this song as a teen skateboarder back in 2011-2012 after seeing a skateboarding video that Thrasher had put up. The skate video took place in the forest so the song went perfect with it. Can't find the video but I've been listening to this constantly since then. It was definitely one of the most impactful skate videos I've ever seen. Really solid tune Philip!
@MistaSicK
Exact same for me ! We need to find the video name. As I remember it took place in Canada.
@leelokje
This is haunting, exciting, passionate music. And so much more! Yet it’s minimalism. I just love it. I feel this music!
@johollaback
Do you ever experience a piece of music so beautiful that you are compelled to stop your task, and just let your mind freely feel and wander? This is a wonderful example of just that :)
@erlendlangseth4672
This is why my study session is maybe not the most efficient. But I couldn't do without music.
@CarlosAugustoScalassaraPrando
Yep, Xenakis do that with me.
@BrianGrantJazz
Enjoyable music. Always love to listen to Glass' work.
@Mgdr2011
This is amazing!
@sergiosozi
Little unforgetting masterpiece - but underrating, as usual...