(It's The Way) Nature Planned It
The Four Tops · Other Songs - The Four Tops
My lovin', baby
(backing na-na-na's)
Do you know how long I'm dreamin'
Of a reason it grows?
You may ask me all these questions
But darling, no one knows
It should be clear, I really love you
Don't ask me why; I just do
Do you ask the Lord who loves you?
Why He makes the sky clear blue
CHORUS:
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it
We were meant, we were meant to stay together
It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
Oh don't ask me how long I'll love you
When you're gone, my heart aches; I'll never never leave you
Girl, all my life, for you I'd wait 'cause it's the way
(chorus)
Don't fight it, baby
I'm jumpin' earth
(backing na-na-na's)
It should be clear, I really love you
Don't ask me why; I just do
'Cause it's the way (it's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
Like the stars & the sky & the beautiful heaven
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it
We were meant, we were meant to stay together)
Oh oh yeah, do you know why it rains?
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
Something no one can explain
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
We were meant, we were meant to stay together
Why does a flower grow?
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
Why does the river flow?
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
We were meant, we were meant, we were meant to stay together
Why does it rain?
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
Why do I feel this way?
(It's the way, it's the way Nature planned it)
About (It's The Way) Nature Planned It
The Four Tops deliver a soulful exploration of destiny and natural order in "(It's The Way) Nature Planned It," a track that blends their signature R&B vocal harmonies with a smooth, mid-tempo groove. As a staple of their discography, the song reflects the group's ability to balance romantic themes with broader philosophical musings on fate, characteristic of their work during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The recording showcases the band's signature sound, featuring the distinctive lead vocals of Otis Williams and the rich, layered backing of the group's renowned harmony section. This piece stands as a testament to their mastery of the soul genre, offering a timeless message about the inevitability of love and the universe's design, delivered with the polished production that defined their era.