Billy Joel wrote those lyrics, and man, does it show his genius. The simplicity of the message—'you're allowed to mess up'—is something I wish I'd heard more growing up. What sticks with me is how he avoids clichés; instead of empty reassurance, there's this gritty honesty in lines like 'you're not the only one who's made mistakes.' I once played it for my kid during finals week, and now they hum it whenever things get stressful. Funny how a 1985 song still feels so relevant today.
That song 'You Are Only Human' takes me right back to my high school days when I first heard it playing on the radio. The lyrics hit me so hard—they felt like a warm hug on a bad day. After digging around, I found out they were penned by Billy Joel, who's just a master at weaving raw emotion into words. It's wild how he captures that universal feeling of struggling but still pushing forward. The way he balances vulnerability with hope is something I still admire. Every time I listen to it now, I pick up new layers in the phrasing, like how the chorus almost feels like a conversation with an older, wiser version of yourself.
What's cool is how the song ties into Joel's broader work. If you listen to 'The Stranger' album, you can spot similar themes of self-doubt and resilience. It makes me wonder if he wrote this during a particular rough patch—his lyrics always feel so lived-in. I once read an interview where he mentioned drawing from his own failures, which makes the line 'don't forget your second wind' hit even harder. It's become my go-to pep talk song for friends going through tough times.
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Horror stories originate from somewhere. Whether from eyewitness accounts or from survivors' tales, they come from somewhere. And while all of us grow up with the folklore, how many of us genuinely believe that werewolves and vampires prowl through the night, taking what they want.
I will admit I didn't believe the tales. I thought werewolves and vampires were nothing more than make-believe. Scary stories meant to keep kids in line. That is until a monster ripped me from my warm and sold me to the highest bidder.
Where nightmares and horror stories become true is where my story begins. Can I ever be free again, or will the beasts rule my body and soul forever.
TRIGGER WARNING!!!!!
A young black girl with silver hair, who was raised by her loving mother until the age of 12, has been thrusted into the world of werewolves, on the account of her father being an Alpha. He only finds out about this daughter once her mother dies. But the strangest thing is, she has no wolf. She smells human, but she's definitely his. The alpha brought her to live with him, and during that time, they both discovered things about themselves that neither knew existed. She was never just "human," and his "mate" was never his to begin with. This human girl was, in fact, a long, foretold gift to the wovles and a destructive force on those who waged war on good.
The mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death.~Oscar Wilde~Adoration is not profound enough a word to express the depth of my love for her. From the moment she walked into my life and set my heart and soul on fire, not a day's gone by that she hasn't plagued my every thought.We were each other's completion. She was everything I wasn't--the sigh to my roar, the virtue to my sin, the cure to my wounds.We Were One.Until the unthinkable happened.That I've survived such a tragedy without having completely lost it, is a mystery in itself. But as my mind starts to blur the lines between reality and my delusional heart, I begin to question everything, including my sanity.And then the real mystery begins . . .Author's note: We Were One is an alternate POV to Girl In The Mirror but both books can be read as stand alones without the need to read the other to follow along!We Were One is created by Elizabeth Reyes, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.
Chris Melberg is a normal werewolf who is suffering from PTSD. He decided to go back to the island where his PTSD activated. There his alter personality Nick Melberg, who is a cold hearted person found himself a human mate named Ashley Falls. Ashley is a talkative, clumsy and a girl with common looks. Her parents died in her childhood in an accident. While on the other hand, Chris also found a hybrid mate for himself named Emma Gray. Things get more confused when they find out the disturbing secrets of their past.
So, this is "I Am Not Myself".
A fight of two people living in the same body.
she was a lioness in birdcage
a bird in depth of seas
she was strong and free but
she wasn't where she should be!!
*His Human Mate*
Vampires and werewolf don't exist. they all are just stories. right?
absolutely wrong!
Vampire, werewolf, fairy,witches,Trolls and every other creature exist they are just hidden from human eyes as they live in their own world.
Like every story have a beginning this one begin with girl named Gigi Hadid.
Though born in a werewolf family she didn't had wolf so people called her weak and pathetic but oh they were so wrong because the girl they thought was weak held the most destructive powers.
Gigi could control weather by her health and bring natural disasters by her mood.
Due to some odd reasons Gigi's elder brother Four made her hide her powers from the world but as the saying goes that secrets are meant to be revealed.
Her secret came out when she traveled to the capital with her brother and found her mate who happened to be the king of werewolf kingdom.
Things happened as Four went in to a coma while Zayn and Gigi got married. when things finally seemed get back to normal Fate played a huge game and Gigi's found out the reason behind her powers and they along with many others fell into a deep well filled with chaos,problems, and schemes leading to a blood thirsty war leading to long lost and buried secrets to be revealed.
After all what happened.....
Will everything turn to be alright in the end?
Will Gigi ever find out where she actually belong and what is her purpose of living?
God is always fair, but the world is never fair. Sometimes to defeat bad people, you must become a bad one yourself. His bloody hands rested on his knees which were spread apart. His head was bent and he looked perfect for the job. I just offered him my hand."I don't need your help. I can get up on my own."I raised an eyebrow at him and connected my hand with his. I attempted to pull him up. But, he didn't budge. I tried again, but no luck. This time, he growled. "Stop it and get lost. Leave me alone." He pointed his finger at me. I immediately caught hold of the finger and attempted to snap it, but he was quicker than me. He caught my hand which was holding his finger and twisted it so that my arm was strangling my own neck and I was pressed against his chest. We broke into a fight and in the end, we both were breathless and I was straddling him.
I've come across 'You Are Only Human' in a few different contexts, and it's actually both a book and a song! The title has been used by different creators, which can be a bit confusing at first. On the music side, it's a track by Billy Joel from his 1986 album 'The Bridge.' The song has this uplifting, piano-driven vibe that feels like a warm hug, with lyrics about embracing imperfections and finding strength in vulnerability. It's one of those classic Joel tunes that sticks with you long after the first listen.
As for the book, there's a self-help title floating around with the same name, though it's less widely known than the song. The book version usually revolves around themes of self-acceptance and mindfulness, encouraging readers to cut themselves some slack in this high-pressure world. It's interesting how the same phrase can inspire such different creative works—one a melodic reminder of our shared humanity, the other a guided exploration of personal growth. Personally, I love when titles overlap like this; it feels like stumbling upon a hidden connection between artists and thinkers.
The song 'You Are Only Human' is performed by the legendary Billy Joel. It's one of those tracks that feels like a warm hug when you're having a rough day—honest, uplifting, and packed with that classic Joel charm. I first stumbled upon it during a phase where I was binge-listening to his 'Greatest Hits' album, and it instantly stood out because of its raw, reassuring lyrics. The way he blends piano-driven melodies with life advice is just chef's kiss.
What I love about this song is how it doesn’t pretend life’s easy. Joel’s voice carries this weathered kindness, like he’s been through it all and wants to save you the trouble. It’s from his 1985 album 'Greatest Hits – Volume II,' and while it wasn’t as commercially huge as 'Uptown Girl' or 'We Didn’t Start the Fire,' it’s a gem for fans who appreciate his quieter, more reflective side. Every time I play it, I end up replaying that line—'You’re only human, you’re allowed to make your mistakes'—on loop. Funny how a song from the ’80s can still feel like a pep talk from a wise friend today.
The phrase 'You Are Only Human' hits differently depending on the context, but at its core, it’s a gentle reminder of our imperfections and the beauty in that. I first stumbled across it in a song by Secondhand Serenade, and it stuck with me—not just as a lyric, but as a kind of mantra. There’s something comforting about acknowledging that mistakes, flaws, and struggles aren’t failures; they’re just part of being alive. It’s like the universe giving you permission to breathe when you’re drowning in expectations, whether they’re yours or someone else’s.
In media, this idea pops up everywhere if you look for it. Take 'BoJack Horseman,' for example—a show that practically weaponizes the phrase without ever saying it outright. BoJack’s entire arc is about grappling with his worst impulses and learning (or failing to learn) that growth isn’t linear. The show doesn’t excuse his actions, but it does frame them as... human. And that’s the magic of the phrase: it’s not an absolution, but a call to self-compassion. When I’m too hard on myself for slipping up, I think about those moments in stories where characters are allowed to be messy, and it helps. It’s cheesy, but it’s true.