Humanity

Scorpions

About Humanity

"Humanity" is a song by Scorpions. It is the first single from their album, Humanity - Hour 1. Scorpions performed their new single, on 24 March 2007 at a special concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of signing the Roman treaty, which became the basis for foundation of the European Union.[1] Its main theme throughout is of the future downfall of human civilization as they themselves know it. It has received good reception and brief, but high airplay on hard rock stations, but has been hampered by the Scorpions' reputation as a "classic rock" band. The music video fits with the song's theme: the band is seen playing on a stage with a doomsday-like background, there are screens that show human suffering, like the 9/11 attacks. In India, an alternative video was made, consisting of images shot by common people. The video was telecast on VH1 channel. 


Year:
2007
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Humanity
Auf wiedersehen
It's time to say goodbye
The party's over
As the laughter dies
An angel cries

Humanity
It's au revoir to your insanity
You sold your soul to feed your vanity
Your fantasies and lies

You're a drop in the rain
Just a number not a name
And you don't see it
You don't believe it
At the end of the day
You're a needle in the hay
You signed and sealed it
And now you gotta deal with it
Humanity
Humanity
Goodbye
Goodbye

Be on your way
Adios amigo there's a price to pay
For all the egotistic games you played
The world you made
Is gone

You're a drop in the rain
Just a number not a name
And you don't see it
You don't believe it
At the end of the day
You're a needle in the hay
You signed and sealed it
And now you gotta deal with it
Humanity
Humanity
Goodbye
Goodbye

Run and hide there's fire in the sky
Stay inside
The water's gonna rise and pull you under
In your eyes I'm staring at the end of time
Nothing can change us
No one can save us from ourselves

You're a drop in the rain
Just a number not a name
And you don't see it
You don't believe it
At the end of the day
You're a needle in the hay
You signed and sealed it
Now you gotta deal with it
Humanity
Humanity
Humanity
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye

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Scorpions

Scorpions are a German hard rock band formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member (although Klaus Meine has been lead singer for all their studio albums). They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still Loving You", and "Wind of Change". The band was ranked No. 46 on VH1's Greatest Artists of Hard Rock program. "Rock You Like a Hurricane" is also No. 18 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs. On January 24, 2010, after 45 years of performing, the band announced that they would be retiring after touring in support of their new album Sting in the Tail, although this decision was eventually retracted. The band has sold… more »

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Written by: ERIC M BAZILIAN, DESMOND CHILD, MARTIN H. FREDERIKSEN, KLAUS MEINE

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Humanity" is a song by the German rock band Scorpions. It was released in 2007 as the lead single from their 21st studio album, "Humanity: Hour I".
Musical Composition
The single is representative of the Scorpions' classic hard rock sound but is also considered more melodic and introspective compared to many of their other songs.
Album Theme
"Humanity: Hour I" is a concept album with an end-time mood and discussions of human nature, hence the title "Humanity".
Collaboration
The album "Humanity: Hour I", where the song “Humanity” appears, was co-produced by James Michael and Desmond Child; the latter is known for his work with famous artists such as Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, and KISS.
Songwriting
The lyrics of "Humanity" were penned by the lead vocalist Klaus Meine. He often writes about political, social, or romantic themes.
Chart performance
"Humanity" reached number 27 on the German Singles Chart and remained on the chart for nine weeks. It also reached number 41 on the Dutch Mega Single Top 100.
Music Video
The music video, set in a post-apocalyptic world, reinforces the song's theme about the state of humanity. It includes symbolic elements such as a child blowing up a globe and a woman shedding a tear of oil.
Critical Reception
The song has been praised for its thought-provoking lyrics, catchy melody, and powerful vocals. It is considered one of the standout tracks on the "Humanity: Hour I" album.
Live Performances
Scorpions performed "Humanity" live as part of their sets during concerts, and it’s been included in several of their live DVDs.
Social Impact
The song "Humanity" has been perceived as a critical examination of society, provoking listeners to customarily delve more deeply into the ideas and themes presented by the band.

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