Human

Christina Perri

About Human

"Human" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri for her second studio album, Head or Heart (2014). The song was written by Perri and Martin Johnson, who also produced the song. It was released on November 18, 2013 as the lead single for the album. Released to generally positive reviews, "Human" has since become a Top 10 Adult Pop hit in the United States, as well as her third top 40 entry on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified Platinum by RIAA in June 2014.  


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2014
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I can hold my breath
I can bite my tongue
I can stay awake for days
If that’s what you want
Be your number one
I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
I can dance and play the part
If that’s what you ask
Give you all I am

I can do it
I can do it
I can do it

But I’m only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I’m only human, yeah

I can turn it on
Be a good machine
I can hold the weight of worlds
If that’s what you need
Be your everything

I can do it
I can do it
I'll get through it

But I’m only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I’m only human, yeah

I’m only human
I’m only human
Just a little human

I can take so much
Until I’ve had enough

‘Cause I’m only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I’m only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
‘Cause I’m only human, yeah

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Christina Perri

Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Philadelphia. Her song "Jar of Hearts" charted in the United States after it was featured on the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Rolling Stone named her the "Band of the Week" on October 26, 2010. On May 10, 2011, Perri's "Jar of Hearts" was featured in the "Prom Night" episode of Fox musical series Glee; the following month, it was featured in the episode "Dance Amongst Daggers" of ABC Family drama Switched at Birth. Perri recorded the song "A Thousand Years" for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011) and it appears on the accompanying soundtrack. more »

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Written by: Martin Johnson, Christina Perri

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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Artist Background
Christina Perri is an American singer and songwriter from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She gained popularity after her 2010 debut single "Jar of Hearts" was featured on the television series "So You Think You Can Dance."
Album
"Human" by Christina Perri was released as part of her second studio album titled "Head or Heart" in 2013.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Christina Perri's third top 40 hit in the United States.
Single Release
"Human" was released as the album's lead single in November 2013.
Song Meaning
Christina Perri told The Huffington Post that the song "Human" is about feeling vulnerable, and it represented a time in her life where she needed to give herself permission to be just that – human.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Christina Perri and Martin Johnson – the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Boys Like Girls.
Music Video
The music video for "Human" was directed by Elliott Sellers and launched in January 2014, featuring Perri in varied emotionally intense and stoic scenarios intercut with striking special effects.
International Recognition
The song achieved international success, charting within the top 10 in multiple countries including Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Critical Response
Despite its success, the song received mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its lyrical vulnerability and others criticizing Perri's vocal delivery.
Notable Performances
Christina Perri performed "Human" live for the first time on The Queen Latifah Show in December 2013. It was also performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Dancing with the Stars.

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