My Name Is Human
Highly Suspect
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Okay I'm feeling the way that I'm feeling myself F*ck everyone else Gotta remember that nobody is better than anyone else, here (Do you need some time to think it over?) Look what they do to you Look what they do to me Must be joking if you think that either one is free, here Get up off your knees, girl Stand face to face with your God And find out what you are (Hello, my name is human) Hello, my name is human And I came down from the stars (Hello, my name is human) I'm ready for love, and I'm ready for war But I'm ready for more I know that nobody's ever been this fucking ready before, hey (Do you need some time to think it over?) So figure it out, or don't figure it out I figured it out The bigger the river (the bigger the river) The bigger the drought (the bigger the drought) Get up off your knees, boy Stand face to face with your God And find out what you are (Hello, my name is human) Hello, my name is human And I came down from the stars (Hello, my name is human) Fire world, I love you Fire world I'm up off my knees, girl I'm face to face with myself And I know who I am (Hello, my name is human) I stole the power from the sun I'm more than just a man (No longer disillusioned) (I'm not asking questions) ('Cause questions have answers) (And I don't want answers) I came down from the stars (so I'll take my chances) (And what are the chances) (That I could advance) (On my own circumstances) (Said what are the chances?) Hello, my name is human (and what are the chances) (I'm not asking questions) And I know who I am (so you keep your answers) (I'm not asking questions) (I'm taking my chances)
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Written by: Rich Meyer, Ryan Meyer, Johnny Stevens
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"My Name Is Human" by Highly Suspect was released on September 7, 2016.
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Performance ChartThe song reached number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart in February 2017 where it held the top spot for eight successive weeks.
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Album"My Name Is Human" is the lead single from Highly Suspect's second album titled "The Boy Who Died Wolf."
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Johnny Stevens and Ryan Meyer along with Rich Meyer.
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Awards"My Name Is Human" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rock Song category in 2017.
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Music VideoThe music video, available on YouTube, is directed by Marc Klasfeld and features Chloe Bridges.
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ThemesThe song explores deep themes related to humanity, identity, and existential awareness.
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Success FactorThe song has been praised for its raw and powerful lead vocals, hard rock sound and introspective lyrics exploring human existence.
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Commercial Success"My Name Is Human" became Highly Suspect's mainstream breakthrough and a commercial and critical success, increasing the band's visibility and popularity.
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U.S. Rock Airplay ChartThe song also notably peaked at number one on the U.S. Billboard Rock Airplay chart.
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ImpactSince its release, "My Name Is Human" has influenced popular culture, having been used in various media outlets, including films, TV shows and advertising campaigns.
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Band OriginHighly Suspect, the band that performs the song, originated in the small town of Cape Cod, Massachusetts in 2009. They moved to Brooklyn, New York, to pursue their music career.
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CertificationsIn July 2019, "My Name Is Human" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), marking over 500,000 units sold.
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