human
Tigress Lyrics

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In these dirty streets you pull me down again
How will you know what's underneath till you peel back the skin?

I, I may be afraid tonight
I may be a fading light
But I won't be alone

We can stand, we can fall

We are nothing but human after all, oh

To these bitter eyes you feed me lies again
How will you know what broken is if you have everything?

I, I may be afraid tonight
I may be a fading light
But I won't be alone

We can stand, we can fall
We are nothing but human after all
And if you take time, you should take time
See that we are nothing but human after all

Human after all
We stand and we fall

We can stand, we can fall
We are nothing but human after all
And if you take time, you should take time
See that we are nothing but human after all

We can stand, we can fall
We are nothing but human after all

Overall Meaning

The song "Human" by Tigress talks about the human vulnerabilities and the fact that everyone is just human after all. The lyrics reflect a sense of vulnerability and fear in the world that surrounds us. Through these lines, the lead singer talks about feeling pulled down and fed lies by others. The words suggest that it is hard to know what lies beneath until one peels back the skin. This could mean that it is hard to know what someone is thinking or feeling without really understanding them. The chorus of the song, "We can stand, we can fall, we are nothing but human after all" suggests that we are all human beings, and in that sense, fragile and vulnerable. The lyrics end on this message that if one takes time, they should see that we are all human.

Line by Line Meaning

In these dirty streets you pull me down again
Once again you are bringing me down into the troubles of this unjust world.

How will you know what's underneath till you peel back the skin?
You cannot truly understand someone or something until you take the time to dig beneath the surface and discover what lies within.

I, I may be afraid tonight
I am feeling afraid and vulnerable in this moment.

I may be a fading light
My strength and resilience may be waning and I may be losing hope.

But I won't be alone
Despite my fears and doubts, I know that I am not alone and that others are here with me.

We can stand, we can fall
We are capable of both success and failure in life.

We are nothing but human after all, oh
Ultimately, we are all human beings and share in the same struggles and experiences.

To these bitter eyes you feed me lies again
Once again, you are offering me false promises and deceitful words with your bitter gaze.

How will you know what broken is if you have everything?
Without experiencing hardship or struggle, it is impossible to truly understand what it means to be broken or to have suffered.

And if you take time, you should take time
If you truly want to understand and connect with others, you must take the time to listen and empathize with their experiences.

See that we are nothing but human after all
Recognize that at the end of the day, we are all human beings with flaws and weaknesses, and it is important to treat each other with compassion and understanding.

Human after all
Being human involves all of the struggles, imperfections, and joys that come with the human experience.

We stand and we fall
Life is not always easy, and we will encounter both successes and failures along the way.

We are nothing but human after all
Regardless of our differences and divisions, we all share in the human experience and should approach each other with kindness and understanding.

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