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Shinedown – A Symptom Of Being Human (Official Video)

Shinedown

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Warm-up Questions

What do you think the phrase “A Symptom Of Being Human” means?
What kind of story or mood do you expect from an official music video with this title?
What emotions do you connect with the word “human” in songs?

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Shinedown – A Symptom Of Being Human (Official Video)

Feeling different and out of place (00:00 – 01:38)

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1. How does the singer describe the other person (or “you”)?

Angry and rude
Quiet and shy
Always calm and predictable
Beautiful and strange

2. What does the singer say has always been true about “you”?

You always felt at home
You were always the favorite
You always followed the rules
You were never on time

3. In the chorus image, what is missing even though the house is on fire?

A roof
An alarm
Water
A door

Shinedown – A Symptom Of Being Human (Official Video)

“A symptom of being human” and repeating feelings (01:38 – 03:09)

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1. What does the singer say you should unpack and hide?

Your keys
Your shoes
Your phone
All your baggage

2. How does the singer describe the situation: it seems familiar, but it doesn’t feel like…?

Work
Home
A dream
School

3. What kind of invitation does the singer say they got?

An invitation to the lunatic ball
An invitation to a meeting
An invitation to a movie
An invitation to a wedding

Shinedown – A Symptom Of Being Human (Official Video)

Just passing through (03:09 – 04:19)

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1. People are compared to passengers on what?

A bus
A ship
A plane
A train

2. How does the singer describe people in general?

We’re all the same person
We’re all heroes
We’re all in control
We’re all just passing through

3. At the end, what does the singer repeat that everything is?

A symptom of being human
A reason to give up
A joke
A secret

Shinedown – A Symptom Of Being Human (Official Video)

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1. What is the main message of the song?

The song is only about being late
Being human means you should always be popular
Feeling strange or out of place is a normal part of being human
The singer wants to be alone forever

2. Which repeated image best represents anxiety or confusion in the lyrics?

A mountain covered in snow
A room where you don’t belong and the house is on fire
A quiet library with no sound
A sunny beach with music

3. What does the “lunatic ball” most likely symbolize?

Learning to play a sport
Going to a formal work event
Buying a new house
Joining a group of people who feel different

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Shinedown – A Symptom Of Being Human (Official Video)

Have you ever felt “slightly awkward” or like you didn’t belong? What happened?
What do you think the “house is on fire and there’s no alarm” image means in real life?
Do you agree that these feelings are “just a symptom of being human”? Why or why not?
What helps you feel more “at home” in new or unfamiliar places?