I’m Not Human (feat. XXXTENTACION)

Lil Uzi Vert's song 'I’m Not Human,' featuring XXXTENTACION, delves into themes of alienation, emotional detachment, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. The repeated refrain 'I'm not a human' serves as a powerful metaphor for feeling disconnected from societal norms and expectations. This sense of alienation is further emphasized by the lyrics that describe love as a 'camouflage for what resembles rage,' suggesting that even intimate relationships can feel like a facade masking deeper, more turbulent emotions.

The song's lyrics also touch on the idea of carrying the burdens of others while feeling unable to share one's own pain. Lines like 'Bury all your secrets in my skin' and 'I won't even tell my best of friends' highlight a sense of isolation and the weight of unspoken struggles. This emotional burden is compounded by the acknowledgment of inevitable pain, as seen in the lines 'Pain's gon' come, I won't cry / Leave my heart out of it.' The repeated assertion of not being human can be interpreted as a coping mechanism, a way to distance oneself from the vulnerability and hurt that come with human connections.

Additionally, the song explores the desire for escape and transformation. Lil Uzi Vert expresses a longing to be on his 'own planet' and to be 'more than a has-been,' indicating a wish to transcend his current state and find a place where he truly belongs. This yearning for a different existence is a poignant reflection of the internal struggle to reconcile one's identity with the external world. The collaboration with XXXTENTACION, known for his own explorations of pain and existential angst, adds another layer of depth to the song, making it a compelling exploration of the human condition—or, in this case, the feeling of being anything but human.