Human Beings

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About Human Beings

"Human Beings" is a song by Seal. It was released as the lead single from his third studio album, Human Being.


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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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Seal

Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel (born 19 February 1963), popularly known simply as Seal, is a British soul and R&B singer-songwriter, of Nigerian and Brazilian descent. Seal has won numerous music awards throughout his career, including three Brit Awards—winning Best British Male in 1992, four Grammy Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award. Seal is known for his numerous international hits, the best known being "Kiss from a Rose", which appeared in the soundtrack to the 1995 film Batman Forever. He has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. He is a coach on The Voice Australia. more »

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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.
Genre
The 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.
Theme
The 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.
Commercial Success
Despite 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Album Reception
The 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.
Grammy Awards
Although 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.
Inspirations
Seal's lyrics are often inspired by his own life experiences. "Human Beings" seems to fall into this category, featuring raw emotional content.
Music Collaborations
Seal 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.
Autobiographical Elements
The 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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