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Lyrics Meaning

'I'm only human, I'm only, I'm only
I'm only human, human'
This line expresses that human’s are not perfect.
'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'
This highlights some of the weaknesses of humans. 
'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'
The lyrics go back to the idea of being ‘only human,’ and because of this fault, you can’t blame someone for making a mistake.
'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'

This goes back to the idea that human beings are imperfect and always make mistakes, and that it is not fair to hold a grudge against someone for making a simple mistake.

'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'

Some are worse off then others, but they still look to others for help; even when, the others they are looking for are only better because they were more lucky.

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

Then beg for forgiveness for making you cry, making you cry'

This can be one person telling the other person the truth, and because it will hurt the answer, the person being asked will want to lie and make it better. Because of the lie it can connect to the idea humans aren’t perfect.

'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'

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

To put the blame on me

Don't put the blame on me

Unable to solve other peoples problems because we can't always tell what the problem is because we're only human.

I'm no prophet or messiah

You should go looking somewhere higher

In order for some things to be solved those who need help should go looking for God because at this point the problem is beyond a mere human’s ability to solve.

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

Chorus is very repetitive but does strengthen the claim that humans make mistakes.

The Artist:
Rag 'n' Bone Man.