Human Nature
The Moleskins 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 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 them that it's human nature
Why (why?), why (why?), does he do me that way?
If they say why (why?), why (why?)
Tell them 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 them 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)
Tell them 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
(That way) Why? Oh, why?
(That way) Why? Oh, why?
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?), why (why?)
Tell them 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)
Ooh-ooh, tell 'em!
Why (why?), why (why?), does he do me that way?
If they say why (why?), 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 (why? why? why?)
(She's keeping him by, keeping him around)
Ooh-ooh, tell 'em! (aah-ah)
Why (why?), why (why?), does he do me that way?
If they say why (why?), why (why?), why (why?)
Ooh, tell 'em!
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)
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Why (why?), why (why?), does he do me that way?
I like living this way
Why? Oh, why? (that way)
Why? Oh, why? (that way)
Why? Oh, why? (that way)?
The lyrics of The Moleskins's song "Human Nature" depict a person looking out into the nighttime, observing the bustling city. The city is personified as winking a sleepless eye, indicating its vibrant energy and constant activity. The singer is captivated by a seductive voice, which appears to shake their window, accompanied by enticing sighs. They express a desire to break free from the confines of their four walls and venture into the nighttime, suggesting a yearning for adventure and spontaneity. The comparison of the town to an apple symbolizes temptation, and the singer wants to take a bite, embracing the experiences the city has to offer.
The chorus reflects on the complexities of human nature. There is a sense of resignation to its unpredictability and the unexplainable behaviors that can arise from it. The repeat of the question, "why does he do me that way?" suggests a personal struggle with understanding someone's actions or motives. The singer acknowledges that it is part of human nature, a characteristic intrinsic to all individuals.
In the second verse, the singer reaches out to touch a stranger, highlighting the presence of electric eyes watching over them. They notice a particular girl who is aware of their gaze and seems to enjoy the attention. The chorus repeats, emphasizing once again the enigmatic nature of human behavior.
The final verse transitions to the morning, and the singer's perspective shifts to touching the shoulder of someone they dream about on the street. This evokes a sense of longing and anticipation for a connection with this individual. The chorus repeats once more, emphasizing the universal aspects of human nature and questioning why certain actions occur.
Overall, "Human Nature" delves into the complexities and mysteries of human behavior, expressing a desire for understanding while acknowledging the inherent nature of unpredictability.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out, across the nighttime
Observing the cityscape under the dark sky
The city winks a sleepless eye
The city is active and alive even during the night
Hear her voice, shake my window
Hearing a captivating voice that resonates in my surroundings
Sweet seducing sighs
The enticing sounds that evoke desire
Get me out, into the nighttime
Craving to experience the excitement of the night
Four walls won't hold me tonight
Feeling restless and needing to break free from confinement
If this town is just an apple
Viewing the city as a tempting fruit
Then let me take a bite
Desiring to indulge in all the experiences the city has to offer
Reaching out to touch a stranger
Having a desire to make connections with unfamiliar people
Electric eyes are everywhere
Feeling the gaze of others, their presence is captivating
See that girl, she knows I'm watching
Noticing a girl who is aware of being observed
She likes the way I stare
Finding amusement and enjoyment in the attention received
(She's keeping him by, keeping him around)
Implies the presence of a third party maintaining a relationship
I like livin' this way
Enjoying the current lifestyle
I like lovin' this way
Finding satisfaction in the way love is experienced
Looking out, across the morning
Gazing at the city awakening with the sunrise
The city's heart begins to beat
Feeling the energy and vibrancy of the waking city
Reaching out, I touch her shoulder
Symbolizing a desire to connect with the city and its inhabitants
I'm dreaming of the street
Yearning for the experiences and adventures that lie ahead
Cha-da-cha-sha-sha-sha-sha-sha
Non-linguistic sounds expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Non-linguistic sounds suggesting rhythm or melody
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, ONErpm, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Porcaro, John Bettis
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