Human Nature
Michael Jackson feat. Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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Across the nighttime
The city winks a sleepless eye
Hear her voice
Shake my window
Sweet seducing sighs
Get me out
Four walls won't hold me tonight
If this town
Is just an apple
Then let me take a bite
If they say
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why, does he do it that way
If they say
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why does he do me that way
Reaching out
To touch a stranger
Electric eyes are everywhere
See that girl
She knows I'm watching
She likes the way I stare
If they say
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why, does he do me that way
If they say
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why does he do me that way
I like livin' this way
I like lovin' this way
(That way) Why why
(That way) Why why
Looking out
Across the morning
Where the city's heart begins to beat
Reaching out
I touch her shoulder
I'm dreaming of the street
If they say
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why, does he do me that way
If they say
Why, why, ooo tell 'em
Why, why does he do me that way
If they say why, why, cha cha cha cha cha cha
Why does he do me that way
If they say why, why, why, ooh tell 'em
Why does he do me that way
If they say why, ooh tell 'em
Why does he do me that way
If they say why, da-da-da da da da da-da
Why, why, does he do my that way, I like living this way
Why, oh why, why, why
The lyrics of Michael Jackson's song 'Human Nature' describe the restless and curious nature of a man during the long nights in the city. It begins with the singer looking out over the city's nighttime landscape, feeling drawn to the mysterious nighttime world. He hears a woman's voice, which distracts him from his thoughts as she delivers seductive whispers to him. The singer longs to escape his surroundings, feeling that the four walls of his place of rest could never satisfy his desire to explore.
Throughout the song, the singer's fascination with human nature is evident. He talks about a desire to touch a stranger and the power of electric eyes. The singer finds himself daydreaming of the daytime and ponders the reasons for his restless nature. Whenever someone questions his behavior, he confidently explains that it is just 'human nature.' The song's final verses illustrate that the singer's love of living in the city exactly as he does- exploring and taking risks- will never be changed.
Overall, 'Human Nature' emphasizes the restless, curious and unstoppable nature of human beings in general. As individuals, we find ourselves drawn to explore the world and push boundaries, even when it is confusing and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out
Observing my surroundings
Across the nighttime
During the evening
The city winks a sleepless eye
The metropolis is active and vibrant
Hear her voice
Listening to an alluring tone
Shake my window
Causing my physical space to resonate with the sound
Sweet seducing sighs
Pleasing and enticing expressions
Get me out
Escape from the current situation
Into the nighttime
During the evening hours
Four walls won't hold me tonight
I feel confined and desire freedom
If this town
If this environment
Is just an apple
Is only a small part of the whole
Then let me take a bite
I want to experience all that it has to offer
If they say
If others question
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Explain that it's naturally how humans behave
Why, why, does he do it that way
Why are his actions reflective of his natural tendencies
Reaching out
Extending myself
To touch a stranger
To make physical contact with an unfamiliar person
Electric eyes are everywhere
Intense and captivating gazes are all around
See that girl
Notice that woman
She knows I'm watching
She is aware of my attention
She likes the way I stare
She's appreciative of my focused gaze
I like livin' this way
I enjoy my current lifestyle
I like lovin' this way
I appreciate the love that I receive
Looking out
Observing my surroundings
Across the morning
During the early hours
Where the city's heart begins to beat
Where the energy of the city becomes palpable
Reaching out
Extending myself
I touch her shoulder
I make physical contact with her
I'm dreaming of the street
I desire the freedom of the outdoors
If they say
If others question
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Explain that it's naturally how humans behave
Ooo tell 'em
Communicate this to them in a particular tone of voice
Why, why does he do me that way
Why are his actions directed towards me in that manner
Da-da-da da da da da-da
Humming sounds that signify nervousness or discomfort
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, ONErpm, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Porcaro, John Bettis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Looking out
Across the nighttime
The city winks a sleepless eye
Hear her voice
Shake my window
Sweet seducing sighs
Get me out
Into the nighttime
Four walls won't hold me tonight
If this town
Is just an apple
Then let me take a bite
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?)
Tell 'em that it's human nature
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?)
Tell 'em that it's human nature
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
Reaching out
To touch a stranger
Electric eyes are everywhere
See that girl
She knows I'm watching
She likes the way I stare
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?)
Tell 'em that it's human nature
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?)
Tell 'em that it's human nature
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
I like livin' this way
I like lovin' this way
Why? Ho why?
(That way) Why? Ho why?
Looking out
Across the morning
Where the city's heart begins to beat
Reaching out
I touch her shoulder
I'm dreaming of the street
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?)
Tell 'em that it's human nature
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?) (She's keeping him by, keeping him around)
Hoo tell 'em
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?)
Cha, da, cha, sha, sha, sha, sha, sha (aah-ah)
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?) (She's keeping him by, keeping him around)
Hoo tell 'em
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way?
If they say
Why (why?), why (why?)
Hoo tell 'em
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do me that way
If they say why
Why (why?), why (why?) (She's keeping him by, keeping him around)
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Why (why?), why (why?)
Does he do my that way?
I like living this way
Why? Oh, why? (that way)
Why? Oh, why? (that way)
Why? Oh, why? (that way)
@user-vi5op9lt8t
Who's listening to this in 2024?... still so so enchanting!
@za_warudo2940
me
@Mayunx
me
@Duchess8705
Im with ya!
@emmanueldavis1872
Me
@mdfaruk-mw2sn
Me
@sheisking97
This isn't a song.
This is a spiritual experience.
@plathplath
Leonisa King, accurate. What about this improvisation on "Human Nature". I think it's marvelous. It is a humble tribute to the King of Pop. Have a marvelous day filled with tones of joy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oxjjPcjibo&list=RD3oxjjPcjibo&start_radio=1
@melissawomack7930
I couldn’t agree more ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾
@Bratzbunnyboo1
Absolutely❤️