Though centered in Madison, WI, YBB contains members from all over the continental USA: Brooklyn, NY, New Orleans, LA, Nashville, TN, Minneapolis, MN and Chicago, IL. Their current members and positions (in no particular order) are:
- David Henzie-Skogen on percussions/vocals (also from experimental rockers Cougar)
- Charley Wagner and Mike Boman on trumpet
- Matt Hanzelka and Joe Goltz on trombone
- Tony Barba and/or Zach Lucas on saxophones
- Tom Reschke and Conor Elmes on percussions
- Arian Macklin or Kenny Bentley on sousaphone
YoungBlood Brass Band was founded at Oregon High School under the name of "One Biskit"(1994-1998) in Oregon, Wisconsin.
Human Nature
Youngblood Brass Band 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
Then let me take a bite If they say,
why, why? Tell 'em that is human nature
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
The Youngblood Brass Band's song "Human Nature" begins with the singer looking out across the city at night. The city is awake and bustling, yet the singer is restless and wants to escape. He hears a seductive voice coming from outside that beckons him away from his solitary confines. The singer wants to be out in the world, living freely and experiencing all that life has to offer. The song then describes the singer's encounters with strangers on the street, including a girl who catches his eye. The singer is caught up in his own desires and enjoys living and loving on his own terms.
The chorus of the song repeats the question of "why, why does he do me that way?" The singer is being judged by society for his actions, yet he believes that it is just human nature to act on his desires. He does not want to be confined by societal norms or expectations, he wants to be free to live and love as he pleases. In the end, the song concludes with the singer dreaming about being back on the street, living his life unapologetically.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out across the night-time
Observing the surroundings during night-time
The city winks a sleepless eye
The city is awake and bustling even at night
Hear her voice shake my window
Hearing a voice that is able to be heard even through walls or windows
Sweet seducing sighs
Hearing an alluring and captivating sound
Get me out into the night-time
Wanting to go outside and explore the night
Four walls won't hold me tonight
Being restless and not wanting to stay confined indoors
If this town is just an apple
If this town is full of opportunities and excitement
Then let me take a bite
Then allow me to experience it fully
If they say, why, why? Tell 'em that is human nature
Explaining that certain actions or desires are innate to humans
Why, why does he do me that way?
Questioning why someone is behaving in a certain manner towards the artist
Reaching out to touch a stranger
Attempting to make contact with someone unfamiliar
Electric eyes are everywhere
Sensing a lot of interest and attention around
See that girl, she knows I'm watching
Noticing that someone else has noticed the singer's interest
She likes the way I stare
Inferring that the girl reciprocates the interest
I like livin' this way, I like lovin' this way
Expressing enjoyment of the current lifestyle
Looking out across the morning
Observing the surroundings during morning
The city's heart begins to beat
The city is starting to come alive and become busy
Reaching out, I touch her shoulder
Making physical contact with someone else
I'm dreaming of the street
Fantasizing about the lifestyle on the street
If they say, why, why? Ooh, tell 'em
Response to someone questioning the artist's behavior
Why, why does he do me that way?
Questioning why someone is behaving in a certain manner towards the artist
If they say why, why, why? Ooh, tell 'em
Continued response to someone continuously questioning the artist's behavior
Da da da
Random vocalization, unclear meaning
I like livin' this way
Reiterating enjoyment of the current lifestyle
Writer(s): Steve Porcaro, Jerrod Bettis
Contributed by Ruby B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Deany
That moment in 3:26 had me free falling... Glorious!
Google sucks cock
I love this arrangement of this song! It's amazing. Youngblood ftw
M Joe Young
This is an awesome version of Human Nature. Fantastic, just fantastic. I just love all that sousaphone!
Breonda Simmons
Oh my goodness!! This is beautiful! The instruments are talking!!!! :-)
The Brass Quads
This is an amazing cover. Gotta say it. thanks for uploading this so long ago, truly a great brass band.
spiekerfreak
AWSOME MUSIC, AWSOME BRASSBAND!!! We're doing alot of their music with our brassband, I really like it!
kida villena
omg..i wish i could play like this..0_o love it
Sebastian Schipman
My new favorite band of all time
Sophie Harrison
Love this!!
pkingsleyisback
i remember traveling to florida after spraining my ankle in texas and a friend of mine gave me a back pain reliever pill and i started tripping while this song was playing. good times