Human Beings
Seal
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It is only love I feel That will give us peace of heart In my hour of desperate need I feel closer to the one Oh but why Please human being If you bleed they will say that it is destined They'll be punching tickets by the minute If you fall out of line Desperate, desperate Tell me is it death you feel That will bring you peace of life Tell me who won last, tell me who won Tell me who won last, tell me who won When you lose your self-esteem That's when love dies Oh Please human being If you bleed they will say that it's destined They'll be punching tickets by the minute If you butt out of life We're mere human beings We die, so desperate, desperate Well I feel when you reach number one You look like you're bluffing But really you'll be blocking the sun Blocking the sun Blocking the sun We're mere human beings We die It's destined They'll be punching tickets by the minute If you fall out of line We're mere human beings, we're mere human beings We die, Desperate, it's destined We're mere human beings, we die Destined, it's destined, destined
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Written by: SEAL HENRI SAMUEL
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10 facts about this song
Album"Human Beings" by Seal is a track from his 1998 album titled "Human Beings". This album is Seal's third studio soundtrack.
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GenreThe song, like many of Seal’s popular hits, falls into the Pop and R&B genres. It contains melancholic and soulful elements which are characteristic of Seal’s music.
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ThemeThe main theme of "Human Beings" is the human condition and the complexities faced by people. The lyrics reflect the vulnerabilities and emotional facets of being a human.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its soulful composition, "Human Beings" did not reach the top of the charts like Seal's previous hits such as "Kiss from a Rose". However, the album 'Human Beings' as a whole still received considerable commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Human Beings" was directed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino, a reputable French fashion photographer and music video director. The video is distinguished by its dark, evocative, and cinematic quality.
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Album ReceptionThe album "Human Beings" was met with mixed reviews. While some praised Seal's soulful, artistic touch, others opined that the album was not as groundbreaking as his previous works.
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Grammy AwardsAlthough not specifically for "Human Beings," Seal is a multiple Grammy Award winner, solidifying his position as a successful artist at the time this song was released.
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InspirationsSeal's lyrics are often inspired by his own life experiences. "Human Beings" seems to fall into this category, featuring raw emotional content.
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Music CollaborationsSeal collaborated with producer Trevor Horn in the creation of the "Human Beings" album. Horn had worked with Seal on his past successful albums as well.
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Autobiographical ElementsThe song, like much of Seal's oeuvre, is considered to have autobiographical elements. It is indicative of what he was experiencing and feeling during that period of his life.
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