You're Only Human (Second Wind)

"You're Only Human (Second Wind)"
Single by Billy Joel
from the album Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II
B-side"Surprises"
ReleasedJune 1985
Recorded1985
Genre
Length4:48 (album version)
4:21 (single version)
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Billy Joel
Producer(s)Phil Ramone
Billy Joel singles chronology
"Keeping the Faith"
(1985)
"You're Only Human (Second Wind)"
(1985)
"The Night Is Still Young"
(1985)

"You're Only Human (Second Wind)" is a song written and performed by Billy Joel that originally appeared on Greatest Hits – Volume I & Volume II in 1985. The song deals with teenage depression and suicide. It became a top-ten hit, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.