Human

Darren Criss

I feel like a loser
I feel like I've lost
I feel like I'm not so sure if I feel anything at all
But believe me, I'm not helpless I just
need someone to love
so my situation's rough
but that just makes me a dumb human
like you

I feel like a shortstop
Along third base
I may just help you but I still don't like your face
But believe me, I'm not hostile I just
want to hear you laugh
when I'm sarcastic like that
but that just makes me a dumb human
like you

Why
Do I have this incredible need to stand up
and say "Please, pay attention?"
It's the last thing that I need
to make myself see
well, that ain't my intention
no

I feel like an artist
Who's lost his touch
He likes himself in his art, but not his art too much
but believe me, I've got something
I just don't know how to say
That I'm just fine with the way
with the way that I move in
but that just makes me a dumb human
that just makes me
that makes me a human like
you


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    I think this is a song about being human, about all the confusing emotions and dilemmas that are shared by the entire human race.

    AmoebaFloweron January 01, 2011   Link
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    I love the guitar in the song! I agree with Amoeba

    keridogon March 07, 2012   Link

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