Only Human
Wiley Lyrics


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[Intro]
Lifes hard for a better day i've been wishing
I thank god that i'm alive and that i'm not in prison
Somebody told me something and i had to listen
when yours is bad as someone out there in a worse position
even though it's hard i smile through the bad weather
Smile on bad days even though i've had better
In school i was cool, i worked mad clever
Out of school i had to deal with some mad pressure
More advanced than the kids in my age group
I don't do the same things that they do
I told em thank a lark i that made you
whatever you do just stay true
Even when im feeling in the worst way
Smiling so much you'd believe it was my birthday
Happy, i just wanna be that
Me, sad haters wanna say that
Look either
[chorus]
Sometimes it feels like the weight of the worlds on my shoulders
and i still smile even when i feel i can't go on much longer
i'm only human and i hope you understand
i'm only human, doing the best i can
Oh oh oh oh oh-uh-oh(repeat)
Thinking back on when my life was easy (easy)
whenever i was hungry they would feed me (feed me)
I couldn't even speak, didnt even have teeth but they understood the slight they could read me
Talking bout the days when i was just a baby
Young, stress, free with a heart full of bravery
At times im in solo, it amaze me

I can still have a smile like they intergrade me
I sit and think about having a baby girl
And all the stress of bringing her up in this crazy world
what if i don't blow a music, it doesn't pay me well
ive been through pain but i just smile through the pain i felt
In the house i pain but me still work out
and leave my haters wih now, a fi top out
believe me im far from psychic
but i got a feeling my life still cyclin

[chorus]
Sometimes it feels like the weight of the worlds on my shoulders
and i still smile even when i feel i can't go on much longer
i'm only human and i hope you understand
i'm only human, doing the best i can
Oh oh oh oh oh-uh-oh(repeat)
whether your a worker or your a student
remember there's always room for improvement
I aint driving the world, i made a conclusion
I'm a boy your a girl
we're only human
on the slight journey
summer only cruising
while that i was to the point of conclusion
When you feeling like you can't face it
Just remember lifes what you make it
I'm only human
i hope you can understand




all i do is try, to do the best i can
and im only human its not my fault i try my best

Overall Meaning

In "Only Human," Wiley reflects on his life and the struggles he encounters. He acknowledges that life can be tough, and sometimes it feels like the weight of the world is on his shoulders. But he still chooses to smile even when he feels like he can't go on much longer. Wiley expresses that he is only human, just like everyone else, and he does his best to face the challenges life brings. He reflects on his childhood, how he was advanced and worked hard in school, and how he had to deal with the pressure of being different from his peers when he was out of school.


Throughout the song, Wiley emphasizes that everyone is human, and there's always room for improvement. He hopes that his listeners understand that all he can do is his best, and that he tries to maintain a positive attitude even through tough times. Wiley also touches on his aspirations to have a daughter, and how he worries about raising her in a difficult world. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "I'm only human," solidifying the idea that everyone has their struggles and that it's okay to not be perfect.


Line by Line Meaning

Life's hard for a better day I've been wishing
I have been hoping for a brighter tomorrow, but life is difficult at present.


I thank god that i'm alive and that i'm not in prison
I express gratitude for being alive and not incarcerated.


Somebody told me something and i had to listen
I paid careful attention to advice given to me by somebody.


when yours is bad as someone out there in a worse position
Even though I'm struggling, I remind myself that there are others in worse situations.


even though it's hard i smile through the bad weather
Despite the challenges, I keep a positive attitude and smile through the difficulties.


Smile on bad days even though i've had better
Although I've had better days, I make a conscious effort to smile through the bad ones.


In school i was cool, i worked mad clever
I was popular and intelligent in school, and had a knack for finding clever solutions.


Out of school i had to deal with some mad pressure
After finishing school, I faced a lot of stress and pressure.


More advanced than the kids in my age group
I was more advanced and mature than other children my age.


I don't do the same things that they do
I don't engage in the same behaviors as my peers.


I told em thank a lark i that made you
I encourage others to be grateful for the unique qualities that make them who they are.


whatever you do just stay true
It's important to remain true to yourself, no matter what you do in life.


Even when im feeling in the worst way
Even when I'm feeling my lowest


Smiling so much you'd believe it was my birthday
I smile so much that it appears as if it's my birthday.


Happy, i just wanna be that
My desire is to be happy.


Me, sad haters wanna say that
Even though I am sad, there are people who want to say negative things about me.


Look either
Look at me either way.


[chorus] Sometimes it feels like the weight of the worlds on my shoulders
At times, it feels like I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders.


and i still smile even when i feel i can't go on much longer
Despite feeling like I can't keep going, I continue to smile.


i'm only human and i hope you understand
I am only human and I hope you can empathize with me.


i'm only human, doing the best i can
I am only human and trying my best.


Thinking back on when my life was easy (easy)
Reflecting on a time when my life was simpler.


whenever i was hungry they would feed me (feed me)
When I was hungry, they would provide me with food.


I couldn't even speak, didnt even have teeth but they understood the slight they could read me
Even though I couldn't speak or had teeth, they understood me through my gestures.


Talking bout the days when i was just a baby
Referring to the time when I was a young child.


Young, stress, free with a heart full of bravery
I was young, carefree, and had a lot of courage.


At times im in solo, it amaze me
Sometimes, I feel lonely, and it surprises me.


I can still have a smile like they intergrade me
I am able to smile as if I belong amongst others.


I sit and think about having a baby girl
I contemplate the idea of having a daughter.


And all the stress of bringing her up in this crazy world
I worry about how I would handle the stress of raising a daughter in this unpredictable world.


what if i don't blow a music, it doesn't pay me well
I am concerned that if I'm not successful in music, I won't be well-compensated.


ive been through pain but i just smile through the pain i felt
Even though I've experienced pain, I continue to smile through the hurt.


In the house i pain but me still work out
I may be struggling at home, but I continue to work hard despite the difficulties.


and leave my haters wih now, a fi top out
I leave my haters behind, and they're on the way out.


believe me im far from psychic
I am not psychic.


but i got a feeling my life still cyclin
Although I'm not psychic, I have a strong sense that my life is cycling.


[chorus] Sometimes it feels like the weight of the worlds on my shoulders
At times, it feels like I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders.


and i still smile even when i feel i can't go on much longer
Despite feeling like I can't keep going, I continue to smile.


i'm only human and i hope you understand
I am only human and I hope you can empathize with me.


i'm only human, doing the best i can
I am only human and trying my best.


whether your a worker or your a student
Regardless of whether you're working or a student.


remember there's always room for improvement
There is always the potential for improvement.


I aint driving the world, i made a conclusion
I've come to the realization that I don't control the world.


I'm a boy your a girl
I am male, and you are female.


we're only human
We are only human, prone to making mistakes and facing challenges.


on the slight journey
On this small journey of life.


summer only cruising
Sometimes life is easy, like cruising through summertime.


while that i was to the point of conclusion
When I had reached the point of conclusion.


When you feeling like you can't face it
When you feel like you can't handle a situation.


Just remember lifes what you make it
Remember that you have the ability to shape your life.


I'm only human
I am only human, flawed and imperfect.


i hope you can understand
I hope you can empathize or relate to what I am going through.


all i do is try, to do the best i can
All I can do is try my best in any given situation.


and im only human its not my fault i try my best
I am only human, so I shouldn't be blamed for trying my best.




Writer(s): Viki Wells Copyright: First Avenue Music Ltd.

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Hands down one of the best songs I've heard

Munir Ahmed

100

Kakarot

Underrated gem.

Yano

this is so underrated

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this a lowkey banger. Underrated wiley lol

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Yea this is init

Billy miles

This song brings back childhood memories...its 2020 now and I listened to this song religiously when i finished school in 2012

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I was introduced to this masterpiece and the lyrics are just what I needed to get through family court. But I lost

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The girls name is Tereza Delzz, shes deserves recognition :)

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