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.
Produced by the legendary duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis .
The song famously interpolates "Human" by The Human League, bridging 80s synth-pop themes with 90s R&B harmonies. Production Details
The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the phrase "I'm only a man" and "of flesh and blood," highlighting that errors are inevitable.
Boyz II Men – Human II (Don't Turn Your Back on Me) - Genius
