Biography by Mark Deming
Nature's Child
The Arcs Lyrics
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But they won't expose it
You just have to close it
Close it
Close it
Woman, take my clothes off
Go back to the wild
I am nature's child
Child
Child
And I know and I know and I know
And I know and I know and I know
The weight that I feel
In my heart will reflect upon you
All you gotta do is
Be a little wiser
Know when to retire
Retire
Retire
Listen to the sounds
Lay your troubles down
Melt into the ground
Ground
Ground
And I know and I know and I know
And I know and I know and I know
The weight that I feel
In my heart will reflect upon you
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la, lah-lah, lah-lah
The lyrics of "Nature's Child" by The Arcs seem to be about embracing one's primal and instinctive nature in a world that often suppresses it. The song is encouraging the listener to let go of the ways of the modern world and to return to a more natural state of being, free from the constraints of society. The repeated line, "I am nature's child," emphasizes this idea and serves as a reminder for the listener to remember their innate connection to nature.
The first verse refers to a hidden truth that everyone knows but won't expose. This could represent society's tendency to ignore our natural instincts and to behave in a more civilized way, even though it may not feel authentic. The second verse seems to be a more direct call to action, encouraging the listener to shed societal norms and embrace a more primal way of life. The lines "take my clothes off" and "go back to the wild" illustrate this idea of returning to a more natural state.
The repeated lines "And I know and I know and I know, the weight that I feel in my heart will reflect upon you" could be interpreted as a warning to those who continue to ignore their instincts and remain disconnected from nature. The final verse encourages the listener to "listen to the sounds, lay your troubles down, and melt into the ground." This implies that by reconnecting with nature, one can find peace and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows it
It is a fact known by everyone
But they won't expose it
People are unwilling to reveal this truth
You just have to close it
You must keep it secret
Woman, take my clothes off
Undress and be free
Go back to the wild
Return to nature, to your true self
I am nature's child
I am a product of the natural world
And I know and I know and I know
I am aware
The weight that I feel
The heaviness I bear
In my heart will reflect upon you
Will affect you and your emotions
All you gotta do is
What you need to do is
Be a little wiser
Exercise some wisdom
Know when to retire
Understand when it's time to step away
Listen to the sounds
Pay attention to the natural world
Lay your troubles down
Relax and let go of your worries
Melt into the ground
Become one with the earth
La-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la
A musical interlude
La-la-la-la-la-la, lah-lah, lah-lah
A continuation of the musical interlude
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dan Auerbach, Leon Michels
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