human
The Girl Next Door Lyrics
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Did God strike me down?
Some only want me for their own devise
But are you different,
Did God strike you too?
Nobody's perfect
No, no, no nobody's perfect
We are perfect for each other
Oh, I can't help it, my feelings are strong
Some will stay and some will go on
I have lived without you for so long
Now, here we are
Let God strike us down
Hey you
Won't you come and play with me tonight
I won't run away
Share your deepest darkest secrets
I can see it in your eyes you're scared
After all you're only human
After all you're only human
After all you're only...(scared) human
Nobody's perfect
No, no, no nobody's perfect
Nobody's perfect except we are
We are perfect for each other
...Perfect
The Girl Next Door's song Human explores the idea of imperfection and the struggle to find acceptance in oneself and in others. The lyrics suggest that despite the flaws we all possess, we are perfect for each other. The opening lines, "There are lessons I have learned about my beauty, Did God strike me down?" suggest that the songwriter has endured personal struggles with self-image and has perhaps felt punished for it. However, the chorus repeatedly emphasizes that "nobody's perfect" and that we are "perfect for each other", suggesting that finding acceptance and love with others is possible despite our imperfections.
The second verse speaks of the vulnerability that comes with opening up to someone and the fear of rejection. The lines "Share your deepest darkest secrets, I can see it in your eyes you're scared" suggests that the songwriter is offering a safe space for someone to share their inner thoughts and emotions, and acknowledges that we all experience fear and uncertainty at times. The repetition of "After all you're only human" reinforces the idea that we all make mistakes and experience difficulties, and that this is an inherent part of the human experience.
Overall, Human offers a message of hope and resilience, emphasizing that finding connection and love with others is possible despite the challenges of self-acceptance and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
There are lessons I have learned about my beauty
I have gained knowledge about self-acceptance and self-love
Did God strike me down?
Why do I face so many challenges that question my self-worth and desirability?
Some only want me for their own devise
People sometimes only see me as an object to fulfill their desires
But are you different,
Do you value me beyond my appearance and see me as a multifaceted person?
Did God strike you too?
Do you also struggle with feeling inadequate and unworthy of love?
Nobody's perfect
Everyone has flaws and imperfections
No, no, no nobody's perfect
There is no such thing as a perfect human being
Nobody's perfect except we are
But we are perfect for each other despite our imperfections
Oh, I can't help it, my feelings are strong
I have very strong emotions for you that I cannot ignore
Some will stay and some will go on
Some people will enter and exit life at different times
I have lived without you for so long
I have endured life without your companionship for a considerable amount of time
Now, here we are
However, here we are together
Let God strike us down
Even if society or religion deem our love inappropriate or unacceptable, we will still pursue it
Hey you
Addressing the recipient of the song
Won't you come and play with me tonight
Let's spend an enjoyable time together
I won't run away
I am committed to this moment with you
Share your deepest darkest secrets
Confide your innermost feelings and secrets with me
I can see it in your eyes you're scared
I can perceive that you may be afraid to express your vulnerability
After all you're only human
However, it's natural and human to feel scared
After all you're only human
We all possess human qualities that make us simultaneously strong and weak
After all you're only...(scared) human
Fear is a part of the human experience and should be embraced with compassion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GRAEME EDGE, ADRIAN ISRAEL GURVITZ
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