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Rag'n'Bone Man — Human (Magic Garden Sessions)
Album: Human
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7.2

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Released: 2017
Length: 3:29
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Maybe I'm foolish,
Maybe I'm blind
Thinking I can see through this
And see what's behind
Got no way to prove it
So maybe I'm lying

But I'm only human after all,
I'm only human after all
Don't put your blame on me
Don't put your blame on me

Take a look in the mirror
And what do you see?
Do you see it clearer
Or are you deceived
In what you believe?

'Cause I'm only human after all,
You're only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put your blame on me

Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above

I'm only human after all,
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me

Don't ask my opinion,
Don't ask me to lie
Then beg for forgiveness
For making you cry,
For making you cry

'Cause I'm only human after all,
I'm only human after all
Don't put your blame on me,
Don't put the blame on me

Some people got the real problems
Some people out of luck
Some people think I can solve them
Lord heavens above

I'm only human after all,
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me

I'm only human, I make mistakes
I'm only human that's all it takes
To put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me

'Cause I'm no prophet or messiah
You should go looking somewhere higher

I'm only human after all,
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me,
Don't put the blame on me

I'm only human, I do what I can
I'm just a man, I do what I can
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put your blame on me
Comments (67)add comment
 GingerandMe wrote:

Nay...


Yay...
Posted 3 weeks ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
Nay...
Posted 3 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
If we start judging music on the morality of the lyric, we'll get into a quagmire very quickly!
Posted 4 months ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

Dear idiots - fuck off. Your interpretation of this song is just that. You think someone is talking about something you know nothing about. Again fuck off. Take that ignorant fucking head and stick it right up your ass. Yeah you tinypriest… insecure smooth brains



This is RP, not anti-social media. Keep it civil, please.
Posted 5 months ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Those of us brought up in the Jurassic remember rag and bone men regularly trundling their horse-drawn carts down the streets after scrap metal. For younger listeners, look up Steptoe & Son, a bitter-sweet sitcom about the business made back in the 60s IIRC. 

This guy sure has soul but I wish other songs would get airtime as this one is a bit cliched now. 
Posted 5 months ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Is this Magic Garden Sessions version available on a CD or streaming service?
Posted 10 months ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Dear idiots - fuck off. Your interpretation of this song is just that. You think someone is talking about something you know nothing about. Again fuck off. Take that ignorant fucking head and stick it right up your ass. Yeah you tinypriest… insecure smooth brains
Posted 10 months ago by tm    [ Reply ]
WOW. this is good! new to me.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Leave him alone! Listen to the voice. Tidy up your vitriol & put it to bed.
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
 DW4554 wrote:

Repulsive lack of personal responsibility.  

We are all human.. So what.  Stand up, be a man.



Take some Pepto, get dressed and get over here. ... I'm tired of this!
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
so much from London here
and now this doss tub sampling!
I WILL put the blame on yo fat head!  back to billiards with ya.... fake ass nyuguh!
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
 jacopo777 wrote:

All behavior is behavior of choice.  Time to own it big boy.



Word.
Posted 1 year ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Repulsive lack of personal responsibility.  

We are all human.. So what.  Stand up, be a man.
Posted 1 year ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:

he's like a male Adele



I like the way you've left this for each of us to interpret however we wish!
Posted 1 year ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
what? a different version? so tedious
Posted 1 year ago by weedyjoe    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:

How is this fucking so controversial that you haters and idiots can’t understand he is talking about “some hero figure”…. Like John Lennon and the Beatles - Manson fucking blamed the song, or perhaps bring it down to people blaming video games for violent behavior.



Bullshit. Take the blame for what you do. Who is Rag'n'Bone Man to speak for John Lennon? Take the blame and give an answer, and don't whine.
Posted 1 year ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
How is this fucking so controversial that you haters and idiots can’t understand he is talking about “some hero figure”…. Like John Lennon and the Beatles - Manson fucking blamed the song, or perhaps bring it down to people blaming video games for violent behavior.
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I think this is an exceptional song and the lyrics can be read many ways which makes it even more interesting- to me if feels like a valid point. We are only human and making mistakes is what we do
Posted 1 year ago by cdavies442    [ Reply ]
I blame myself.
Posted 1 year ago by jerund    [ Reply ]
I must admit, I'm not a big fan of the studio version but I really enjoy this one.
Posted 2 years ago by bjoernblue    [ Reply ]
Opening chord is Vienna Teng's "Close To Home".
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
All behavior is behavior of choice.  Time to own it big boy.
Posted 2 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:

There is a fine line between accepting blame and deflecting responsibility. I blame him either way. 



"Free Will", what a concept...
Posted 2 years ago by ray_killeen    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:

There is a fine line between accepting blame and deflecting responsibility. I blame him either way. 



Dang, that's harsh - but funny... 
  
Posted 2 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 lewie221 wrote:

Uckfield, even. Less street you cannot be.



Yeah.  He had a word with God and specifically requested the town where he was born.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Humans' Musics!

Posted 3 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

I'm not sure that's the point of these lyrics, though.  Doesn't appear to me to be trying to excuse his own mistake(s), but rather saying there's only so much he can do about things.
 
It seems that he is singing from the God's perspective.  He [God] is the one that makes you cry, that he is the one that you put the blame on. And the line "Lord heavens above" comes from the first person view, so it fits well.
Changes the whole dynamic of the song. And what an excellent execution!.
Posted 3 years ago by zanref    [ Reply ]
The lamest tune of 2020. 'I'm only human' is not an excuse for anything. Grab your bootstraps and man up. 
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
 jacopo_7 wrote:
Sorry , I put a bullet in your head, but hey, after all, I'm only human. 
 
Haha, yeah, that's he message!
Posted 3 years ago by CarmenBE    [ Reply ]
 woodchuk wrote:

I concur.   To me it sounds like he is advising everyone to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, while recognizing his own limitations.  A fine example of an ancient and practical philosophy.
 
uargh...
Posted 3 years ago by CarmenBE    [ Reply ]
again. NOPE
Posted 3 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
No, thank you.
Posted 3 years ago by wonderunit    [ Reply ]
no ..... 
Posted 3 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
this song grated my nerves from the first I heard it.  still so.  
Posted 3 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
 LaurieinTucson wrote:
he's like a male Adele
 
Ouch!
Posted 3 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 lewie221 wrote:

Uckfield, even. Less street you cannot be.

 

Posted 3 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
Up to 9! Awesome vocals
Posted 3 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

I'm not sure that's the point of these lyrics, though.  Doesn't appear to me to be trying to excuse his own mistake(s), but rather saying there's only so much he can do about things.
 
I concur.   To me it sounds like he is advising everyone to take responsibility for themselves and their actions, while recognizing his own limitations.  A fine example of an ancient and practical philosophy.
Posted 4 years ago by woodchuk    [ Reply ]
We are all human, so what.  
Take responsibility for your life.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Trite as can be. This trend of trying to re-create a music scene done better by soul singers of the 70's can die any day now.
Posted 4 years ago by Shmelo    [ Reply ]
Super-soulful, and an amazing voice.
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
he's like a male Adele
Posted 4 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
excellent
Posted 4 years ago by n177178    [ Reply ]
Love the emotion in his voice. Dude's got soul! 8 from me.
Posted 4 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
I gave 10. God knows, god doesnt have freedom to make mistakes.
Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
Long Live  RP
Rating to me is still 8 -Most Excellent
a VERY solid 8 almost 9
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 be4con wrote:
Wow, this guy 1) isn't black and 2) is from Sussex.

Mind blown.

Great voice, great song
 
Uckfield, even. Less street you cannot be.

Posted 5 years ago by lewie221    [ Reply ]
Wow, this guy 1) isn't black and 2) is from Sussex.

Mind blown.

Great voice, great song
Posted 5 years ago by be4con    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
I didn't like the original and I don't like this version any more...maybe because I hate when people say this sort of thing--typically to get out of taking responsibility for something they actually did.
 
I'm not sure that's the point of these lyrics, though.  Doesn't appear to me to be trying to excuse his own mistake(s), but rather saying there's only so much he can do about things.
Posted 5 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 jocelynsart wrote:
Like this, I think, Version right? As isn't there another one?

Boo, I want to see the cover closer, if it is a painting or not.

 
It's a painting....https://www.benashtonart.com
Posted 5 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I didn't like the original and I don't like this version any more...maybe because I hate when people say this sort of thing--typically to get out of taking responsibility for something they actually did.
Posted 5 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
 jocelynsart wrote:

Boo, I want to see the cover closer, if it is a painting or not.

 
 click on it.


Posted 6 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
intro sounds line Bonzo doing When the Levee Breaks
Posted 6 years ago by hedgie    [ Reply ]
Like this, I think, Version right? As isn't there another one?

Boo, I want to see the cover closer, if it is a painting or not.
Posted 6 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
 rtrt wrote:

as a guess you must be in Iceland?

 
way off....Paradise California (i.e. where B&R "broadcast" from) is 700 miles south from me in the Seattle area.  Sometimes it does feel like Iceland though....grey depressing fall/winter with limited snowfall.  UGGG.
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
If you want to hear an OUTSTANDING version of this song I would recommend listening to Tokio Myers on YouTube, he actually combines interstellar/human together and creates a Different absolutely beautiful version like you’ve never heard. ( Tokio Myers Human)
Posted 6 years ago by Karetto    [ Reply ]
Sorry , I put a bullet in your head, but hey, after all, I'm only human. 
Posted 6 years ago by jacopo_7    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
There is a fine line between accepting blame and deflecting responsibility. I blame him either way. 

 
I agree.  It reminds me a bit of that Hall & Oates song — what is it that can't you go for, specifically?
Posted 6 years ago by pvg44    [ Reply ]
Prefer the original, but this is really good also.
Posted 6 years ago by jrlpking    [ Reply ]
Great version, which nicely complements Kaleo "Way Down We Go" that I was enjoying before toddling off for my peachy lunch.  Now we've got Toots "Blame On Me".  Sweet job, RP ...
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Rory Graham's got an Outstanding voice
Posted 6 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:
700 miles north of paradise

 
as a guess you must be in Iceland?
Posted 6 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
I like the original quite a bit, I'm at an 8.5 on it. Hearing this take sorta highlights what I like about the original;  a funky Brit-Hop tune.
Long live RP!  
Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I can see Casper The Ghost singing this.
Posted 6 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
I like the instrumentation in this version better, but the "original" brings out the "old soul" qualities in his voice better.
Posted 6 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
There is a fine line between accepting blame and deflecting responsibility. I blame him either way. 
Posted 6 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]