Humans Being

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About Humans Being

"Humans Being" is a song recorded and contributed by the rock band Van Halen for the film, Twister. The song marks the last recording to feature vocalist Sammy Hagar before his departure from the band in June 1996. "Humans Being" was included on both the Twister soundtrack – along with an instrumental by Eddie and Alex, "Respect the Wind" – and the band's Best Of – Volume I compilation, although the version used in the video for the soundtrack release is an edit with 3:28 of the 5:10 length of the album version, removing several solo sections, a bridge, and shortening the ending. The band played it live during the III Tour and the Van Halen Summer Tour 2004. 


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1996
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There is just enough Christ in me
To make me feel almost guilty
Is that why God made us breed
To make us see we're Humans Being
You break this, I'll break all that
You break my balls with all your crap
Spread your disease like lemmings breeding
That's what makes us humans being
Shine on, shine on
Shine on, shine on
Some low life flat head scum infects
The sickness in his eyes reflects
You wonder why your life is screaming
Wonder why your Humans Being
Shine on, shine on
Shine on, shine on
Humans
Humans being
We're just humans, humans being
That's what makes us
Humans being

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Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. Its 1978 debut album, Van Halen—featuring guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony—is widely considered to be among the most "original" and "revolutionary" albums to "change rock and roll." more »

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Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY

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Release Details
"Humans Being" is a song by rock band Van Halen. It was released in 1996, serving as the first single from the film "Twister." The song also later appeared on the band's "Best Of Volume I" album that came out in the same year.
Lyrics Authorship
This track was one of the few Van Halen songs where the lyrics were written primarily by lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. Usually, the band's music was more group-written.
Sound Elements
The song reflects the band's behavior of combining rock and roll with elements of blues. It's noted for Eddie Van Halen’s prominent guitar riff, with his characteristic style and techniques strongly evident.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "Humans Being" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
Band Tensions
The song was recorded during a time of tension between Sammy Hagar and the rest of the band. This initially led to arguments about the song's length, ultimately resulting in a shorter radio edit and the full-length album version.
Filming Difficulties
The video for the song was reportedly difficult to shoot due to the ongoing feuds within the band. Hagar refused to travel to shoot scenes for the "Twister" movie, so much of his footage was shot separately and interspersed with clips from the movie.
Departure of Hagar
Hagar parted ways with Van Halen soon after recording the song. His disputed departure sparked controversy and led to a highly publicized and bitter split.
Recognition
Despite the band's internal conflicts, "Humans Being" is usually praised as one of their best post-David Lee Roth songs.
Theme
In line with the movie's themes, "Humans Being" is about the struggle and resilience of the human spirit in the face of destructive forces.
Movie Connection
The song perfectly fitted the thrilling, high-paced energy of the disaster movie "Twister," adding an extra layer of intensity to its scenes.

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