The 'I'm Only Human After All' meme is based on the 2016 hit song 'Human' by Rag'n'Bone Man. It gained viral status as a video and image macro trend where characters—often high-stakes villains, powerful entities, or people who have made obvious mistakes—stare into the camera to excuse their failures or misdeeds. The humor stems from the irony of using a soulful ballad about human vulnerability to justify everything from minor social gaffes to absolute fictional catastrophes. It became especially popular on TikTok and YouTube in early 2023, frequently featuring characters from video games like Hogwarts Legacy or shows like The Boys in a state of mock-remorse.