I'm Only Human
Embracing Vulnerability: I'm Only Human by Joel Fishel
Lyrics
It's hard to look into your eyes
Expressing difficulty in making direct eye contact.
My tummy sinks so low
Feeling a deep emotional reaction, possibly anxiety or sadness.
A piercing blue that sees right through
Describing the intense gaze of the other person, revealing insight.
Projections that I thought were true
Realization that previous assumptions or beliefs were mistaken.
But they're not you
Acknowledging the difference between the person and projections.
Now I feel more alone
Feeling a heightened sense of isolation and loneliness.
Than ever before
Comparing current loneliness to a more intense past experience.
Remembering the times so good
Recalling positive memories from the past.
Never felt so understood
Highlighting a time of deep understanding and connection.
And vulnerable
Acknowledging vulnerability in the current situation.
And I don't want to punish you for being truthful
Expressing a desire not to blame the other person for honesty.
But I'm so embarrassed and I'm only human
Admitting embarrassment and emphasizing human fallibility.
I hope you never hear this song
Expressing a hope that the person doesn't hear the song.
But baby if you do
Addressing the possibility that the person might encounter the song.
I hope you cry a tear or two
Expressing a desire for the person to feel emotional upon hearing the song.
Remembering what we've been through
Recalling shared experiences and memories with the person.
Me and you
Affirming the connection between the speaker and the person.
I can't help but fall in love
Feeling an uncontrollable attraction and affection.
You leave me no control
Describing a lack of control in the current emotional state.
I know that it might be hard
Acknowledging potential difficulties due to the person's emotional barriers.
Cause you had walls up from the start
Recognizing the existence of emotional walls from the beginning.
Let me in there's strength in heart
Requesting emotional intimacy, suggesting strength in vulnerability.
It's in our chart
Referring to shared characteristics or destinies represented in a chart.
And I don't want to punish you for being truthful
Reiteration of not wanting to blame for honesty, despite embarrassment.
But I'm so embarrassed and I'm only human
Reaffirming the speaker's embarrassment and humanity.
I can't help but fall in love
Repeating the theme of uncontrollable love and attraction.
You leave me no control
Emphasizing the lack of control in the emotional response to the person.
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