The Fives
The Fives Lyrics


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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 in the house check it out
If five boys in the house say it loud
If five in the house check it out
Come on baby dry your eyes, wipe your tears
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)

Overall Meaning

The Fives's song The Fives is about the pain and remorse of cheating. The opening lines, "I'm only human, of flesh and blood I'm made, Ooh human, born to make mistakes" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is acknowledging his humanity and fallibility, accepting that he has made a mistake. The subsequent lines, "Come on baby dry your eyes, wipe your tears, Never like to see you cry, please forgive me" show that he is trying to make amends, seeking forgiveness from his partner.


The chorus, "If five boys in the house say it loud, If five in the house check it out" is a nod to the group's name and adds a playful, upbeat energy to the song. The verses continue with the singer expressing his regret and longing for his partner. He acknowledges that he made a mistake but still desires to be with her, saying "Hit me off make it soft, hold me tight throughout the night."


Line by Line Meaning

I'm only human, of flesh and blood I'm made
I acknowledge my imperfections and limitations as a flawed human being


Ooh human, born to make mistakes
It's natural for me to make mistakes and have regrets


If five boys in the house say it loud
We're proclaiming our presence and unity as a group of five boys


If five in the house check it out
We invite you to take notice of us and our music


Come on baby dry your eyes, wipe your tears
I'm concerned about your feelings and want to comfort you when you're upset


Never like to see you cry, please forgive me
I regret causing you pain and hope to make amends for my mistakes


I wouldn't ever try to hurt you
I care about your well-being and would not intentionally harm you


I just needed someone to hold me
I craved emotional support and physical intimacy during a difficult time


To fill the void while you were gone
I felt a sense of emptiness without you and sought comfort from someone else


To fill this space of emptiness
I tried to cope with loneliness and sadness by seeking temporary companionship


When I lay upon my bed I reminisce then I wish
I often think about past memories and wish things could be different


That I got you by my side with the cherry red kiss
I long for your presence and affectionate gestures, like a kiss on the lips


Hit me off make it soft hold me tight throughout the night
I desire physical intimacy and comfort from your embrace all night long


You know I'm gonna fight cos the thing we had was right
I'm willing to fight for our relationship because I believe it was good and worth saving


But if you go all I know I can't go a day without you
I can't imagine living without you and fear the thought of losing you


Here in my arms hypnotized with your charms now
Your presence and allure have a mesmerizing effect on me when you're in my embrace


I'm feeling for you baby ain't you hearing the alarms
I have strong feelings for you and hope you recognize my affection for you


You can't stop all that love that I got
My love for you is intense and can't be prevented or ignored


Wanna rewind time to better days that were hot check it
I wish we could go back to a time when our relationship was good and passionate


Bring back the better days for me baby
I wish for the return of happier times in our relationship with you by my side


You gotta bring 'em back cos I'm going crazy
I need you to help restore the happiness and stability in our relationship, otherwise I'll lose my mind


I go insane with your name up in my brain
Thoughts of you occupy my mind and drive me crazy with desire


Things will never be the same you ain't up in my frame
Without you in my life, everything feels different and incomplete


So what you gonna do what you gonna say
I'm asking you to make decisions about our relationship and communicate your feelings


Tell me that you're gonna push your loving back my way
I want you to show me affection and commitment by returning to our relationship




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERRY LEWIS, JAMES HARRIS III

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