The Human League - Human

“Human” by The Human League is a classic 80s synth-pop song released in 1986 as part of their Crash album. It marked a shift in the band’s sound, as it was more polished and mainstream compared to their earlier work. The song became a big hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries.

The track is smooth, with lush synths and a catchy melody, but it also has a bit of a melancholy undertone. Lyrically, it explores themes of love, vulnerability, and human imperfection. It speaks to the emotional complexity of relationships, with the chorus, "I'm only human, of flesh and blood I made," reflecting a sense of frailty and self-awareness.

It’s one of those timeless 80s tracks that’s still often played in retro sets and mixes.

The Human League – Human Lyrics

Come on, baby, dry your eyes
Wipe your tears
Never like to see you cry
Won't you please forgive me?

I wouldn't ever try to hurt you
I just needed someone to hold me
To fill the void while you were gone
To fill this space of emptiness

I'm only human
Of flesh and blood, I'm made
Human
Born to make mistakes

So many nights I longed to hold you
So many times I looked and saw your face
Nothing could change the way I feel
No one else could ever take your place

I'm only human
Of flesh and blood, I'm made
Human
Born to make mistakes
(I am just a man) human

Please forgive me

The tears I cry aren't tears of pain
They're all to hide my guilt and shame
I forgive you, now I ask the same of you
While we were apart, I was human too

I'm only human
Of flesh and blood, I'm made
(I am just a man) human
Born to make mistakes