Nature
Howlin' Wolf Lyrics


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Ah that is nature, won't let me treat you right
Ah that is nature, won't let me treat you right
I'm out lookin', on the other side
You know I love you, want to stay with you day and night
You know I love you, I want to stay with you day and night
I'm just out lookin', I'm usin' my sight
I'm workin', babe day and night
I'm workin', baby day and night
Ah, that's nature, won't let me come to your side
I'm sorry baby, I'm sorry baby




I'm sorry baby, I'm sorry baby
I'm sorry baby, nature caused me to mess up my life

Overall Meaning

The song "Nature" by Howlin' Wolf explores the idea of nature as a force that is beyond human control. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to treat someone (presumably a romantic partner) well, but is unable to do so because of the power of nature. The repeated refrain of "Ah that is nature, won't let me treat you right" highlights the sense of helplessness that the singer feels in the face of this force.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses his love and desire to be with his partner, but is constantly thwarted by nature. He is "out lookin', on the other side" and "usin' my sight," suggesting that he is searching for a way to overcome this barrier. However, he ultimately realizes that he cannot control nature, and apologizes to his partner for the mess that it has caused in his life.


Overall, "Nature" is a poignant exploration of the limits of human control and the power of nature to shape our lives in unexpected ways. Through its evocative lyrics and soulful blues sound, it captures the sense of frustration and resignation that comes with facing forces beyond our control.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah that is nature, won't let me treat you right
It's just the way things are, I can't seem to make things good between us


I'm out lookin', on the other side
I'm searching for something else, but I don't really want to lose you


You know I love you, want to stay with you day and night
I care for you deeply and never want to be away from you


I'm just out lookin', I'm usin' my sight
I'm trying to find something, but I'm not sure what it is or where to look


I'm workin', babe day and night
I'm putting in the effort to make things work between us, but it's not easy


Ah, that's nature, won't let me come to your side
There's something keeping me from being close to you, even though I wish I could be


I'm sorry baby, I'm sorry baby
I know I've hurt you and I regret it deeply


I'm sorry baby, I'm sorry baby
I know I've messed up and I feel terrible about it


I'm sorry baby, nature caused me to mess up my life
I can't fully control my actions and I've made some mistakes as a result




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Written by: CHESTER BURNETT

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