Human Nature
Taylor Henderson 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
They say, why, why? I tell 'em that was human nature
Why, why does he do me that way?
Say, why, why? Now, now, now
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
They say, why, why? Tell 'em that was human nature
Why, why does he do me that way?
Say, why, why? Now, now, now
Why, why does he do me that 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
They say, why, why? Tell 'em that was human nature
Why, why does he do me that way?
Say, why, why? Now, now, now
Why, why does he do me that way?
Does he do me that way?
I'm L-lovin' this way
I'm L-lovin' this way
Does he do me that way?
The lyrics of "Human Nature" by Taylor Henderson describe a night-time wanderlust where the singer yearns to break free from the confines of his four walls and explore the city. As he looks out into the night-time, he hears a voice that seduces him and beckons him out into the world. He encounters strangers with electric eyes and feels the gaze of a girl who knows he is watching her. The lyrics capture the thrill of the unknown, the excitement of exploring new territories and experiencing new adventures.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Why, why? Tell 'em that was human nature" and "Why, why does he do me that way?" This speaks to the idea that humans are naturally curious, adventurous, and sometimes unpredictable. The singer is embodying this "human nature" by seeking out new experiences and embracing the unknown, even in the face of potential risk or danger.
In the second verse, the city begins to wake up, and the singer reaches out to touch a stranger, driven by the spark of curiosity and fleeting connections. The lyrics suggest that the singer isn't interested in anything serious, but rather in the fleeting moments of excitement and thrill.
Overall, "Human Nature" is a song about the thrill of adventure, the excitement of new experiences, and the transient nature of human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out across the night-time
Observing the surroundings during nighttime
The city winks a sleepless eye
The city appears active even during the night
Hear her voice shake my window
The voice is so loud that it shakes the windows
Sweet seducing sighs
The voice is soft and seductive
Get me out into the night-time
Wants to go out in the nighttime
Four walls won't hold me tonight
Feels restless and wants to go out
If this town is just an apple
If this place is exciting and tempting
Let me take a bite
Wants to explore and experience it
They say, why, why? I tell 'em that was human nature
Explaining that some behaviors are just the way humans are
Why, why does he do me that way?
Questioning about someone's mistreatment
Say, why, why? Now, now, now
Asking again and feeling impatient
Reaching out to touch a stranger
Trying to connect with a stranger
Electric eyes are everywhere
The environment is charged up and exciting
See that girl, she knows I'm watching
Notices a girl who is aware of being watched
She likes the way I stare
Feels flattered by the attention
Looking out across the morning
Observing the surroundings during morning
The city's heart begins to beat
The city comes alive and becomes busy
Reaching out, I touch her shoulder
Trying to make physical contact with someone
I'm dreaming of the street
Longing for the excitement of the lively streets
Does he do me that way?
Questioning someone's treatment towards themselves
I'm L-lovin' this way
Expressing enjoyment of their current lifestyle
Does he do me that way?
Repeating the question about someone's treatment towards themselves
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.