human
The Civil Twilight Lyrics
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Back to the beginning
There's one way back to home again
To where I feel forgiven
What is this I feel, why is it so real
What am I to say
It's only fear, that run through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human
I am just an image of something so much greater
I am just a picture frame, I am not the painter
Where do I begin, can I shed this skin
What is this I feel within
It's only love, it's only pain
It's only fear that runs through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human
That make us human
That make us human
It's only love, it's only pain
It's only fear that runs through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human
That make us human
That make us human
Oh that make us human
The lyrics to The Civil Twilight's song Human explore the complexities and contradictions of what it means to be human. The opening lines, "There's one way out and one way in, Back to the beginning, There's one way back to home again, To where I feel forgiven," suggest a desire for simplicity and a return to a point of origin. The singer is searching for a way to escape the difficulties of being human.
The lyrics then address the confusion and emotional turmoil that often accompanies human existence. The lines "It's only love, it's only pain, It's only fear, that run through my veins, It's all the things you can't explain, That make us human" suggest that the singer recognizes that these emotions are part of what makes us human. The contradictions and messiness of life are an inherent part of what it means to be alive.
The final lines of the song, "I am just an image of something so much greater, I am just a picture frame, I am not the painter," bring a sense of humility and recognition of the vastness of the universe. The singer is one small part of something much larger, and it is a humbling and awe-inspiring realization.
Overall, the lyrics to Human are a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be human, with all of its contradictions, complexities, and emotional turmoil. The song acknowledges that while life can be messy and difficult, it is these things that make us human and connect us to one another.
Line by Line Meaning
There's one way out and one way in
There is only one way to escape and one way to enter the situation at hand.
Back to the beginning
Going back to where it all started.
There's one way back to home again
There is a path back to where one feels at peace.
To where I feel forgiven
To a place where I can let go of my mistakes and feel absolved.
What is this I feel, why is it so real
I am unsure of my feelings and why they are so intense.
What am I to say
I am lost for words on how to express myself.
It's only love, it's only pain
The emotional rollercoaster of life is made up of love and pain.
It's only fear, that run through my veins
Fear courses through me as I face the unknown.
It's all the things you can't explain
Emotions or experiences that cannot be put into words.
That make us human
These aspects of life are what make us human, rather than robotic or cold.
I am just an image of something so much greater
I am a representation of a much larger force or idea.
I am just a picture frame, I am not the painter
I may be an important piece of the picture, but I did not create it.
Where do I begin, can I shed this skin
I am unsure of where to start or if it's even possible to change who I am.
What is this I feel within
My emotions are overwhelming and I am struggling to understand them.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEVE MCKELLAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emmi Gates
There's one way out and no way in
Back to the beginning
There's one way back to home again
To where I feel forgiven
What is this I feel? Why is it so real?
What am I to say?
It's only love, it's only pain
It's only fear that runs through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human
I am just an image of
Something so much greater
I am just a picture frame
I am not the painter
Where do I begin? Can I shed this skin?
What is this I feel within?
It's only love, it's only pain
It's only fear that runs through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human, that make us human
That make us human
It's only love, it's only pain
It's only fear that runs through my veins
It's all the things you can't explain
That make us human, that make us human
That make us human, oh, that make us human
ellepippa
It doesn't matter where you first heard this song, we're all here to appreciate it and it's complete beauty! :)
kyssed1
I heard this song today during the episode Frozen on the show 'House' and had to find it. It's an amazingly beautiful song. I am now a fan of this band. Thanks for posting it on Youtube.
An Dad
It is beautiful ha. Hope you are doin well. Never commented on an 11 year old comment.
Mary-Ann Kucher
I just watched the episode and "shazammed" it today.... only 12 years later! Love this music! I'm a new fan❤
burdashit
@Mary-Ann Kucherme too XD
Evailiya
This song is hauntingly beautiful. I cannot get enough of it.
eternae24
I have absolutely no idea why Civil Twilight aren'T known internationally for the quality of their lyrics and for their musical arrangements. They seriously are wonderful and unique. This song is so emotional and so inspiring. Their songs aren't just music : they are meaningful poems. I wish I could go see one of their shows...
David
Civil Twilight, the most underrated group ever. They are pretty awesome.
Ashleigh
Dave if you like them, you'll love nothing but thieves!
Arif Karnai
They are "underrated" because they pretty much sound like Radiohead. It doesn't sound original.. just a Radiohead copy