Human (Cody Johnson song)

"Human" is a song written by Travis Meadows and Tony Lane, and recorded by American country music singer Cody Johnson. It was released to country radio on June 6, 2022 as the second single (third overall) from Johnson's 2021 album Human: The Double Album.

"Human"
Single by Cody Johnson
from the album Human: The Double Album
Released	June 22, 2022 (2022-06-22)
Genre	Country
Length	3:41
Label	Warner Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Travis Meadows Tony Lane
Producer(s)	Trent Willmon
Cody Johnson singles chronology
"By Your Grace" (2022) "Human" (2022) "The Painter" (2023)

Content

Travis Meadows and Tony Lane wrote "Human". Although Cody Johnson did not write the song, he told WJBD-FM disc jockeys that he considered it his "most autobiographical" song.^[1]

On April 2, 2023, Johnson performed "Human" on the CMT Music Awards. Grace Lenehan Vaughn of Taste of Country noted the "traditional" sound of Johnson's performance.^[2]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Human"

Chart (2022–2023)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3]	72
Canada Country (Billboard)[4]	3
US Billboard Hot 100[5]	61
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[6]	8
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[7]	15

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Human"

Chart (2023)	Position
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8]	27
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9]	36

Certifications

Certifications for "Human"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[10]	Platinum	80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[11]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.