Human Ii (dont Turn Your Back On Me) Today
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
The track is centered on the acknowledgment of mistakes and the inherent flaws that come with being human. Key thematic elements include:
It features an emotional plea for a partner to not "take my joy away" or turn their back, signaling a deep fear of abandonment following a mistake. Human II (Dont Turn Your Back On Me)
The song famously interpolates "Human" by The Human League, bridging 80s synth-pop themes with 90s R&B harmonies. Production Details
Produced by the legendary duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis . is a soulful R&B track by Boyz II
It is the 11th track on Evolution , an album that signaled a more mature, self-produced direction for the group.
The narrator questions "how much should it cost to make things right?" and asks if they must "pay for life" for their errors. Key thematic elements include: It features an emotional
The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the phrase "I'm only a man" and "of flesh and blood," highlighting that errors are inevitable.