The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the phrase "I'm only a man" and "of flesh and blood," highlighting that errors are inevitable.
is a soulful R&B track by Boyz II Men from their 1997 album, Evolution . The song serves as a vulnerable plea for forgiveness and understanding within a relationship, heavily built upon themes of human imperfection and redemption. Core Themes and Meaning Human II (Dont Turn Your Back On Me)
Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and all four members of Boyz II Men (Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Wanyá Morris). The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the phrase "I'm only
Boyz II Men – Human II (Don't Turn Your Back on Me) - Genius Core Themes and Meaning Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis,
The song famously interpolates "Human" by The Human League, bridging 80s synth-pop themes with 90s R&B harmonies. Production Details
The narrator questions "how much should it cost to make things right?" and asks if they must "pay for life" for their errors.
It is the 11th track on Evolution , an album that signaled a more mature, self-produced direction for the group.
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