Human – English Lyrics

• By: Rag'n'Bone Man
• Album: Life By Misadventure

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw emotion and powerful lyrics of Rag'n'Bone Man's "Human." This impactful song offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with English through its clear, resonant vocals and relatable themes of empathy, humility, and the universal experience of being imperfect. Understanding its message will not only deepen your appreciation for the music but also provide insight into common English expressions related to self-reflection and personal accountability. Its distinctive blues and soul influences make it a unique and special track for language learners.

[English]

I'm only human, I'm only, I'm only, I'm only human, human

♪ Maybe I'm foolish, maybe I'm blind ♪

♪ Thinking I can see through this and see what's behind ♪

♪ Got no way to prove it so maybe I'm lying ♪

♪ But I'm only human after all, I'm only human after all ♪

♪ Don't put your blame on me, don't put your blame on me ♪

♪ Take a look in the mirror and what do you see ♪

♪ Do you see it clearer or are you deceived ♪

♪ In what you believe ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm only human after all, you're only human after all ♪

♪ Don't put the blame on me, don't put your blame on me ♪

♪ Some people got the real problems ♪

♪ Some people out of luck ♪

♪ Some people think I can solve them ♪

♪ Lord heavens above ♪

♪ I'm only human after all, I'm only human after all ♪

♪ Don't put the blame on me, don't put the blame on me ♪

♪ Don't ask my opinion, don't ask me to lie ♪

♪ Then beg for forgiveness for making you cry ♪

♪ For making you cry ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm only human after all, I'm only human after all ♪

♪ Don't put your blame on me, don't put the blame on me ♪

♪ Oh, some people got the real problems ♪

♪ Some people out of luck ♪

♪ Some people think I can solve them ♪

♪ Lord heavens above ♪

♪ I'm only human after all, I'm only human after all ♪

♪ Don't put the blame on me, don't put the blame on me ♪

♪ I'm only human I make mistakes ♪

♪ I'm only human that's all it takes ♪

♪ Don't put the blame on me, don't put the blame on me ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm no prophet or messiah ♪

♪ Should go looking somewhere higher ♪

♪ I'm only human after all, I'm only human after all ♪

♪ Don't put the blame on me, don't put the blame on me ♪

♪ I'm only human, I do what I can ♪

♪ I'm just a man, I do what I can ♪

♪ Don't put the blame on me, don't put your blame on me ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
human /ˈhjuːmən/ A2	noun - a person; a member of the species Homo sapiens
foolish /ˈfuːlɪʃ/ B1	adjective - lacking good sense or judgment
blind /blaɪnd/ B1	adjective - unable to see; lacking sight
see /siː/ A2	verb - to perceive with the eyes
prove /pruːv/ B2	verb - to establish the truth or correctness of something by evidence
blame /bleɪm/ B1	noun / verb - the responsibility for a fault or wrong; to assign responsibility or fault to someone
mirror /ˈmɪr.ər/ B2	noun - a reflective surface that shows an image of oneself
problems /ˈprɒb.ləmz/ B1	noun - difficulties or issues to be dealt with
luck /lʌk/ B1	noun - good fortune; chance
solve /sɒlv/ B2	verb - to find an answer to a problem or question
mistakes /mɪsˈteɪks/ B2	noun - errors or faults due to poor judgment or oversight
prophet /ˈprɒf.ɪt/ C1	noun - a person who predicts or speaks for a deity
raise /reɪz/ B2	verb - to lift or move to a higher position
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce something
can /kæn/ A2	verb / modal verb - to be able to; have the ability to

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm only human after all.

  ➔ Present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I'm" indicates a state of being in the present.

• Don't put your blame on me.

  ➔ Imperative mood.

  ➔ The phrase "Don't put" is a command telling someone not to do something.

• Some people think I can solve them.

  ➔ Present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "Some people think" indicates a general belief in the present.

• I'm only human, I make mistakes.

  ➔ Present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I make mistakes" shows a habitual action in the present.

• I'm just a man, I do what I can.

  ➔ Present simple tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I do what I can" indicates an action that is within one's ability.