Human Nature
Micheal Jackson/Michael Jackson 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, ooo tell 'em
Why does he do me that way
If they say why, ooo tell 'em
Why does he do me that way
If they say why, da da da da da da da da
Why does he do my that way, I like living this way
Why, oh why, why, why
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song Human Nature could be interpreted as a commentary on human behavior and desires. The singer speaks of looking out across the nighttime and feeling restless, longing to escape the confines of his four walls and explore the city. He describes the city as having a "sleepless eye," which could suggest that he is not alone in his longing for something more. When the singer hears a woman's voice that shakes his window, he is seduced by the temptation of adventure.
The main refrain of the song asks the question, "Why does he do me that way?" which could be interpreted as the singer questioning his own desires and behavior. He answers that it is simply human nature, implying that everyone experiences this restlessness and temptation at some point in their lives. The lyrics also explore the idea of attraction between strangers, suggesting that this magnetic pull is another aspect of human nature.
Overall, the lyrics of Human Nature present a complex and nuanced exploration of human desire and behavior. While acknowledging the temptations and restlessness that are inherent in human nature, the singer also seems to be questioning whether this behavior is ultimately a positive or negative force.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out
Michael is gazing out at the world around him
Across the nighttime
It is late at night
The city winks a sleepless eye
The city is alive with energy and activity even at night
Hear her voice
Michael hears a woman's voice
Shake my window
The woman's voice is so powerful that it shakes Michael's window
Sweet seducing sighs
The woman's voice is sexy and alluring
Get me out
Michael wants to leave his current location
Into the nighttime
Michael wants to go out at night
Four walls won't hold me tonight
Michael feels trapped and needs to break free
If this town
Referring to the city Michael is in
Is just an apple
The city is a temptation
Then let me take a bite
Michael wants to experience the excitement the city offers
If they say
If others ask
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Michael is saying that his actions are just the way humans behave
Why, why, does he do it that way
Michael is questioning why people question his behavior
Reaching out
Michael is trying to make a connection with another person
To touch a stranger
He is reaching out to someone he does not know
Electric eyes are everywhere
Michael feels like he is being watched or that everyone is looking at him
See that girl
Michael is pointing out a specific girl he sees
She knows I'm watching
Michael thinks she is aware of his presence
She likes the way I stare
Michael thinks the girl likes the attention he is giving her
I like livin' this way
Michael enjoys living a carefree, spontaneous lifestyle
I like lovin' this way
Michael enjoys engaging in casual, short-term relationships with strangers
Looking out
Michael is once again gazing out at the world
Across the morning
Michael is now looking out in the morning
Where the city's heart begins to beat
The city is coming alive in the morning
Reaching out
Michael is once again trying to connect with someone
I'm dreaming of the street
Michael is longing for the excitement and energy of the city streets
If they say why, ooo tell 'em
Once again, Michael is asking why people are questioning his actions
If they say why, da da da da da da da da
Michael is brushing off the criticisms of others
Why does he do me that way
Michael is wondering why he is treated a certain way by others
Why, oh why, why, why
Michael is expressing frustration with others' questioning of him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Porcaro, John Bettis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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