I made a new video of this song yesterday, using Windows Movie Maker's "animated title" feature for the lyrics. Here's a link: Simply Human (redux) Here are the new lyrics: "There, but for the Grace of God." You say it to be kind, But do you really think, My Friend, That God's left me behind? It's true: my body does not work The same as many folks'. But my life is (mostly) happy. And my heart is far from broke Chorus: You tell me that I'm "Special" But then, you look away. You call me "Inspirational," Then ignore the things I say. Well, I won't be your metaphor For Grace (or lack of Grace) 'Cause I am simply human In this complex Human Race. I would like to have you know I'm happy as I am. I just want all the rights expected By the Common Man: The right to learn, the right to work And travel as I please. The right to live the life I choose Is not for charity. (Chorus) Yes, I'm brave (some of the time); I am a coward, too. I can be kind (or greedy) -- I am Human, just like you. Don't put me on that pedestal, And leave me stuck up there. 'Cause every Human Being Has their Unique Gift to share. Final chorus: Don't tell me that I'm "Special" Before you turn away. Don't call me "Inspirational" 'Till you know the things I say. Use No One as a metaphor In any time or place. 'Cause we're all just Simply Human In this Complex Human Race. ... Yes, we're all just Simply Human In this Complex Human Race.
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