The Astronaut
The stage was dark as the driving drum and base line started up, the backup singers singing "I'm only human" over and over. As the stage slowly lit up, the Astronaut was standing behind the microphone, moving in time with the music. As he started to sing, a deep voice rang out.
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 blind 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
He kept it more sedate at first, building up his momentum and emotion. It seemed more like he wanted to reel people into the performance than start at full speed.
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
When the beat dropped for a second, he turned his head away from the microphone, only to grab it at the next note, grabbing the whole stand and spinning with it before jumping into the courus.
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
He set the stand down, pulling the microphone out now. Despite the bulk of the costume head, he seemed to be at ease as he moved around the stage. He strutted across the stage as he sang like he owned it, continuing to move in time with the music.
Don't ask my opinion Don't ask me to lie Then beg for forgiveness For making you cry 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
Oh, 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
I'm no prophet or Messiah Should go looking somewhere higher
He stopped as the music completely dropped out for a moment, having made his way back to center stage. Now he started to sing, mostly a capella, with only the occasional piano note acompanying him.
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