Human too
Embracing Humanity: Unveiling the Layers of 'Human Too' by Katie Herzig
Lyrics
Look me in the eye we've been here before
Asking someone to acknowledge a shared experience.
The start of the future look me in the eye
Reiteration of a familiar situation that marks the beginning of what's to come.
We've been here before
Highlighting the familiarity of the situation.
The start of the future the end of a war
Transition from conflict ("war") to a new phase, possibly the start of something better.
We lost where we came from
Sense of disorientation or loss of origin.
We found who we were we fell out of space
Discovering identity after feeling disconnected ("fell out of space") and finding a place on Earth.
And landed on Earth
Metaphorically landing on Earth, finding grounding or stability.
Ooh tell me that you understand
Seeking validation for mutual understanding.
Tell me that you're human too
Desiring acknowledgment of shared humanity.
That all the magic and all the tragic
Recognition of both wonderful and sorrowful aspects of life being part of everyone's experience.
Lives inside you too
Expressing that human experiences, both magical and tragic, are universal.
If we looked up if we looked in
Considering different perspectives or ways of looking at situations.
If we let go of the shape that we're in
Letting go of preconceived notions about oneself.
Start with a stranger ask them their name
Starting a conversation with a stranger, breaking barriers.
Forgive them their fortunes
Forgiving others for their circumstances or misfortunes.
Forgive them their pain
Granting empathy and understanding for others' pain.
Ooh tell me that you understand
Reiterating the desire for mutual understanding and acknowledgment of shared humanity.
Tell me that you're human too
Emphasizing the universality of both positive and negative experiences.
That all the magic and all the tragic
Highlighting the commonality of human experiences.
Lives inside you too
We all breathe the same air that we breathe
Stressing the shared environment and the unity of all individuals.
We all seek the same love that we need
Expressing the universal desire for love and connection.
Ooh tell me that you understand
Repetition of the plea for mutual understanding and acknowledgment of shared humanity.
Tell me that you're human too
Reiteration of the idea that everyone experiences both magic and tragedy.
That all the magic and all the tragic
Reemphasizing the universality of human experiences.
Lives inside you
Reaffirmation that both the wonderful and sorrowful aspects of life are inherent in everyone.
Ooh tell me that you understand
Continued plea for recognition and understanding of shared humanity.
Tell me that you're human too
Reiteration of the idea that all experiences, magical and tragic, are universal.
That all the magic and all the tragic
Highlighting the commonality of human experiences.
Lives inside you too
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