Human Nature
Mitchell Brunings Lyrics
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The city winks a sleepless eye
Hear her voice shake my window
Sweet seducing sighs
Get me out into the night-time
Four walls won't hold me tonight
If this town is just an apple
If they say, why, why? Tell 'em that is human nature
Why, why does he do me that way?
If they say, why, why? Tell 'em that is 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 is human nature
Why, why does he do me that way?
If they say, why, why? Tell 'em that is human nature
Why, why does he do me that way?
I like livin' this way, I like lovin' this way
Looking out across the morning
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 is human nature
Why, why does he do me that way?
If they say, why, why? Ooh, tell 'em
Why, why does he do me that way?
If they say, why, why? Cha cha cha
Why, why does he do me that way?
If they say why, why, why? Ooh, tell 'em
Why, why does he do me that way?
If they say, why, why? Ooh, tell 'em
Why, why does he do me that way?
If they say, why, why? Da da da
Why, why does he do me that way?
I like livin' this way
In Mitchell Brunings's rendition of Michael Jackson's hit song Human Nature, he captures the essence of the lyrics in his soulful delivery. The song expresses the human nature of wanting to explore the world, to live life without constraints and to seek romantic connections with strangers. The song begins with an observation of the city at night, with its sleepless eye and seductive sounds. The singer wants to break free from their four walls and experience the city's nightlife. The chorus explains that any negative actions can be excused as "human nature," as if to suggest that the desires of one's inner self can be misunderstood by society. The verses describe the singer's attraction to a stranger, with their electric eyes and the knowledge that they are being watched. The singer revels in their freedom and loves their way of living.
The song's chorus takes the phrase "why does he/she do me that way" and turns it into an excuse for behavior that might be seen as not quite right. This idea of "human nature" giving license to people to act out their most primal instincts has long been explored in pop culture, from beliefs about men being more inclined towards aggression and sexual dominance, to stereotypes of women as being more loving and nurturing. In this song, it's not a man or a woman but "human nature" itself that is to blame for these actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out across the night-time
Observing the night sky
The city winks a sleepless eye
The city is always awake
Hear her voice shake my window
Hearing the sounds of the city
Sweet seducing sighs
The city's sounds can be alluring
Get me out into the night-time
Wants to be a part of the city at night
Four walls won't hold me tonight
Doesn't want to be confined to indoors
If this town is just an apple
If the city is full of opportunities
Then let me take a bite
Wants to take advantage of those opportunities
If they say, why, why? Tell 'em that is human nature
Explaining the irrationalities of human behavior
Why, why does he do me that way?
Asking why someone would hurt them
Reaching out to touch a stranger
The desire for human connection
Electric eyes are everywhere
The intensity of emotions felt in a crowded atmosphere
See that girl, she knows I'm watching
Flirting with someone in the crowd
She likes the way I stare
Receiving positive attention
Looking out across the morning
Observing the sunrise
The city's heart begins to beat
The city starts to come alive in the morning
Reaching out, I touch her shoulder
The desire to be physically close to someone
I'm dreaming of the street
Longing to be out in the city
If they say, why, why? Ooh, tell 'em
Continuing to explain human behavior
If they say, why, why? Cha cha cha
Adding a playful tone to the explanation
If they say why, why, why? Ooh, tell 'em
Reiterating the explanation
If they say, why, why? Da da da
Continuing to add playful tone to the explanation
I like livin' this way
Enjoying the city lifestyle
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cris Azevedo
Amo e não é pouco!
Voz perfeita!!
Willi Dourado
Eu aqui ouvindo do Brasil ! Linda Voz!
Marcelo Nunes
Linda canção!!!
Chane1177
That's a show i like to see. This song is by far a much better choice then the previous one.
Well done, Mitchell!
Fernanda Cardoso
sou fa desse cara
cabral dú corte
Nuuuuu sem palavras , so ouvidos
Cris Azevedo
I believe I made the best choice of life, to have become your fan. I love you very much Mitchell.
Guido van de Wijdeven
Great!
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