Human Race
Three Days Grace Lyrics


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I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

Started with a kick and a punch
A claw to the face
And I was in the race
I was in the race
Yeah
yeah

You know it's hard sometimes
Being humankind
Keeping up with the pace
Keeping up with the pace
Yeah
yeah

I'm sick of running
Sick of running
Sick of running
The human race
The human race

If it's an eye for an eye
Then we all go blind
Is it hard to see?
Is it hard to see?
Yeah
yeah

So far behind
No finish line
It can happen to you
It can happen to me
Yeah

I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

Started with a kick and a punch
A claw to the face
And I was in the race
I was in the race
Yeah

The human race
I'm sick of running
Sick of running
Sick of running
The human race
The human race

I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
I don't belong here




Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Three Days Grace's song Human Race offer an insightful exploration of the troubles and trials of being human. The opening stanza of the song, "I don't belong here, not in this atmosphere, goodbye, goodbye, goodbye," sets the tone for the rest of the song as a lamentation about the challenges faced by people in trying to fit into the world around them. The second stanza, which describes the race of life, with its "kick and a punch" and "claw to the face," showcases the harsh realities of modern society and the human experience.


As the song progresses, the lyrics go on to discuss the difficulties of "keeping up with the pace" of modern life, expressing a sense of exhaustion with the relentless cycle of work and survival that so many people must endure. The chorus repeats the plaintiff cry, "I'm sick of running, sick of running, sick of running, the human race, the human race," echoing the hopes and frustrations of many people who feel like they just can't keep up with the challenges of the modern world.


The final stanza of the song, which brings the piece to a poignant close, asks the question, "if it's an eye for an eye, then we all go blind, is it hard to see?" This final thought brings the song full circle, returning to the central theme of the piece - that the human race is often cruel, unforgiving, and ultimately unsustainable.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't belong here
Feeling out of place in this current state


Not in this atmosphere
Feeling like things are not right in the current situation


Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
Saying farewell to the current state and moving on


Started with a kick and a punch
Life began with a rough start


A claw to the face
Life dealt some tough blows


And I was in the race
Starting the journey of life without any choice


Yeah
Affirmation of the above statement


You know it's hard sometimes
Acknowledging life's challenges


Being humankind
Being a human comes with its own set of difficulties


Keeping up with the pace
Trying to keep up with the expectations of life and society


I'm sick of running
Tired of constantly struggling to keep up


The human race
The journey of life that is common to all humans


If it's an eye for an eye
If retribution is the norm


Then we all go blind
It will only lead to everyone suffering


Is it hard to see?
Why is this not evident to everyone?


So far behind
Feeling like one has not caught up with life as compared to others


No finish line
There is no end to the journey of life


It can happen to you
Anyone can face difficulties in life


It can happen to me
Even the person singing the song is not immune to the struggles of life




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: NEIL SANDERSON, BRAD WALST, GAVIN BROWN, BARRY STOCK, MATT WALST

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Human Race

Three Days Grace

I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

Started with a kick and a punch
A claw to the face
And I was in the race
I was in the race
Yeah
yeah

You know it's hard sometimes
Being humankind
Keeping up with the pace
Keeping up with the pace
Yeah
yeah

I'm sick of running
Sick of running
Sick of running
The human race
The human race

If it's an eye for an eye
Then we all go blind
Is it hard to see?
Is it hard to see?
Yeah
yeah

So far behind
No finish line
It can happen to you
It can happen to me
Yeah

I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

Started with a kick and a punch
A claw to the face
And I was in the race
I was in the race
Yeah

The human race
I'm sick of running
Sick of running
Sick of running
The human race
The human race

I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
I don't belong here
Not in this atmosphere
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye



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@mercedesscott2160

all these comments are from years ago... raise a hand in the comments or like this, i know i aint the only one still listening to these legends.

@sisi5502

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@sanohidesu1750

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@apeacefulgrower

Here and hearing this for the first time. I've already replayed it dozens of times. Great band Great song.

@IsraelCountryCube

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@walliac

Legend.

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@coffeegoblingrump

"An eye for an eye, we all go blind."
"Is it hard to see?"
Well yeah. We are fucking blind.

@derickviana8858

lol

@aurora_boketto7746

LMFAO this is goldddddd

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https://youtu.be/Zwuoej8XF-0

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