A Gentle Plea Wrapped in Strings – Josh Jensen’s “Be Human” Hits Home

Some songs aim to entertain. Others reach a little deeper. Josh Jensen’s “Be Human” does both, and then lingers in your mind like a quiet, necessary reminder.

From the first note, there’s a tender honesty that sets the track apart. Jensen—Seattle-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist—brings a kind of raw warmth to this single that feels both deeply personal and strikingly universal. Written, sung, and partially recorded on his phone (yes, his phone), “Be Human” is a testament to how sincerity trumps polish. And when Hannah Wyatt joins in with her ethereal fiddle and backing vocals, the song blossoms into something truly stirring.

The lyrics—part Dylan homage, part reflection on our fractured modern world—aren’t preachy. They’re a gentle nudge, urging us to drop the labels, put down the metaphorical axes, and just… be human. It’s storytelling at its most vulnerable, framed by understated piano, twanging strings, and a melody that rolls forward like a soft wave on a gray Washington shore.

Jensen’s collaboration with Hannah and engineer Luke Rain results in a sound that’s both intimate and resonant. It feels like a campfire conversation with a friend who tells it like it is, but with love.

In a noisy world, “Be Human” is a quiet triumph—one that leaves you feeling a little more grounded, a little more seen.