Human Nature
Michael Jackson
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Looking out Across the nighttime 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, tell 'em that it's human nature Why, why, does he do me that way If they say Why, why, tell 'em that it's 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 it's human nature Why, why, does he do me that way If they say Why, why, tell 'em that it's 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 Where 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 it's human nature Why, why, does he do me that way If they say Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature Why, why does he do me that way
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Written by: Steve Porcaro, John Bettis
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Human Nature" was composed by Steve Porcaro, a member of the band Toto, and produced by Quincy Jones for Michael Jackson's famous album "Thriller" in 1982.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to peak at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the fifth top 10 single from the "Thriller" album.
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Inspirational SourceThe song was inspired by Steve Porcaro's daughter, who came home upset because a boy pushed her. Porcaro's initial song-writings were intended as a comforting message for his young child.
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The Creation ProcessThe lyrics were written by John Bettis, who was largely inspired by the City of New York and his experiences there.
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Popular Cover Version"Human Nature" is perhaps best known for its cover by the R&B singer Brandy in her 1995 album “The Best of Brandy.”
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Critical ReceptionMany critics have praised the song for its sentimental lyrics and soft melody, making it one of Jackson's more underrated hits.
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The Song's Legacy"Human Nature" has been sampled and covered by numerous artists in different genres, including R&B, rap, and pop music. Notably, it was sampled by SWV for their song "Right Here (Human Nature Remix)" and by Chris Brown in "She Ain't You."
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Live PerformancesMichael performed "Human Nature" in each one of his world tours including "Victory Tour," "Bad World Tour," "Dangerous World Tour," "HIStory World Tour," and at his "This Is It" concert series.
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Production CreditInterestingly, Michael Jackson does not hold production credit for this song, unlike many of his others. Quincy Jones is the sole credited producer.
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Song's Unique Appeal"Human Nature" stands out as it veers away from the album's prevalent theme of disco and shows a more vulnerable side to Jackson both musically and lyrically.
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Inclusion in SoundtracksThe song was also featured in the soundtracks for the movies "Waiting to Exhale" (1995) and "Captain EO" (1986), the latter of which starred Jackson himself.
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Evolution of LyricsOriginally, Porcaro wrote the song with the lyrics "Why, Why, Tell them that it's human nature/ Why, Why, does he do me that way," but Bettis changed it to "Why, Why, Tell them that it's human nature/ Why, Why, do they do me that way".
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In a TributeFollowing Jackson's death in 2009, Madonna honored him by incorporating "Human Nature" into her Sticky & Sweet Tour.
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