Second Nature
dEUS Lyrics


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Get up in the morning
The day is a freight train
Carrier of sorrows
Pleasure and caffeine
Copy/paste, keep or waste
Myriads of options
(Always pick the same flavor anyway)
Freedom is ours

Freedom is choice, choice
Choices that liberate
Day is a freight train
Minutes obliterate
Easier to break through
Meters of concrete
Easier to connect
To a full grown tiger

Sense of entitlement
You act like an accident
The world is your oyster
But it ain't the season yet
Flirt with the absurd
It's absurd to hurt
You know love can be curt
And eager and dangerous
Eager and flirtatious

Through the ages over perfect storms
Rain and snow
Hardship and danger zones
Excavated from the rocks of old
An ageless soul
Soldiered on, flesh and bones

And it's our second nature
And it's our time, your god dethroned
Flesh and bones
And danger zones

Did you get the warning
We're still on the same train
Full of longing
Sugar and nicotine

(
What is here will disappear
When longing is gone
They say
"Freedom is near"
)

Freedom is choice, choice
Choices eliminate
Day is a freight train
Computers communicate
Easier to break through
Top of the pop-charts
Easier to connect to an electric wire

Through the ages over perfect storms
Rain and snow
Hardship and danger zones
Excavated from the rocks of old
An ageless soul
Soldiered on, flesh and bones

And it's our second nature
And it's our time, your god dethroned
Flesh and bones
And danger zones

(It's in our nature, never give in...)[repeated]

And it's our second nature
And it's our time, your god dethroned




Flesh and bones
And danger zones

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of dEUS's "Second Nature" describe the act of waking up as being like boarding a freight train that's determined to move forward, regardless of whether we're ready or not. This metaphor hints at the inevitability of the passing of time, and the fact that life continues to move forward, often without us feeling like we have much control. The next line, "Carrier of sorrows / Pleasure and caffeine", suggests that although we're not in control, we're also not alone in our journey. The train is carrying both positive and negative experiences, and the singer seems to be suggesting that we should embrace both.


The song then turns to a discussion of choice and freedom, with the repeated line "Freedom is choice, choice / Choices that liberate". The singer acknowledges the multitude of options available, but ultimately suggests that even though we appear to have choice, we tend to choose the same things over and over again. There's a sense of resignation that perhaps our choices aren't as liberating as we'd like to believe. This idea is reinforced with the line "Choices eliminate", which suggests that, over time, our options become more limited.


The song then moves to a more uplifting perspective, describing the resilience of the human spirit over time, using the metaphor of weathering perfect storms and surviving hardship and danger. The chorus repeats the idea that this resilience is "our second nature", suggesting that it's part of what makes us human. The final repeated lyric, "It's in our nature, never give in..." reinforces this idea of resilience and persistence.


Line by Line Meaning

Get up in the morning
Start a new day


The day is a freight train
Time passes quickly and constantly


Carrier of sorrows
The day can be full of sadness and hardship


Pleasure and caffeine
Sources of joy and energy


Copy/paste, keep or waste
We face countless choices in our daily lives


Myriads of options
We have many possibilities to choose from


(Always pick the same flavor anyway)
Despite many choices, we often choose the same thing


Freedom is ours
We have the power to make our own choices


Freedom is choice, choice
Freedom means having options


Choices that liberate
The ability to choose can set us free


Minutes obliterate
Time can pass by quickly and without warning


Easier to break through
Challenging obstacles can be overcome


Meters of concrete
A metaphor for difficulties we must face


Easier to connect
We can build relationships with others


To a full grown tiger
We can form strong bonds with powerful forces


Sense of entitlement
Feeling deserving without effort


You act like an accident
Behaving carelessly or thoughtlessly


The world is your oyster
Life is full of opportunities


But it ain't the season yet
Sometimes the time isn't right for certain opportunities


Flirt with the absurd
We play with unlikely or absurd choices


It's absurd to hurt
Causing pain is illogical


You know love can be curt
Love can be unpredictable


And eager and dangerous
Love can also be intense and unhealthy


Eager and flirtatious
An attraction that is playful and flirtatious


Through the ages over perfect storms
Over time, people face many challenges


Rain and snow
A metaphor for difficult times


Hardship and danger zones
Places where we struggle and encounter risks


Excavated from the rocks of old
Wisdom is gained from experience


An ageless soul
Our inner selves endure despite life's challenges


Soldiered on, flesh and bones
We continue living despite our physical frailty


Did you get the warning
Are you aware of the risks?


We're still on the same train
We're still living and experiencing life


Full of longing
Sorrow and a desire for something better


Sugar and nicotine
Temporary sources of pleasure


What is here will disappear
Nothing lasts forever


When longing is gone
Our sorrow and desire will eventually pass


They say 'Freedom is near'
There is hope that our choices will bring freedom


Choices eliminate
Choosing can lead to eliminating other options


Computers communicate
Technology connects us with others


Top of the pop-charts
A reference to popular culture


Easier to connect to an electric wire
A humorous reference to the dangers of making connections


(It's in our nature, never give in...)
We have a natural instinct to keep going


And it's our second nature
It's natural for us to keep trying


And it's our time, your god dethroned
It's our chance to shine and make our own way


Flesh and bones
Our bodies, which are fragile


And danger zones
Places where risk and difficulty exist




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Comments from YouTube:

Jona Koltaj

Goddamn both the lyrics and the melody are so good!!!

StefBarrett1976

One of my fav of dEUS.

Andrius Gimbutas

Genius

Rossco OldeLion

Epic soundtracky goodness.

Rossco OldeLion

Lana. Lana. LANAAAAAAA!!!

Rossco OldeLion

@Gogie Asatryan ...was originally an Archer animated series reference because..."Danger Zone!"

Gogie Asatryan

Del Rey?