Madonna - Human Nature
David Cassidy · Other Songs - David Cassidy
Express yourself, don't repress yourself (repeat 4 times)
And I'm not sorry (I'm not sorry)
It's human nature (it's human nature)
And I'm not sorry (I'm not sorry)
I'm not your bitch don't hang your shit on me (it's human nature)
You wouldn't let me say the words I longed to say
You didn't want to see life through my eyes
(Express yourself, don't repress yourself)
You tried to shove me back inside your narrow room
And silence me with bitterness and lies
(Express yourself, don't repress yourself)
(Chorus:)
Did I say something wrong?
Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about sex
(I musta been crazy)
Did I stay too long?
Oops, I didn't know I couldn't speak my mind
(what was I thinking)
(chorus)
You punished me for telling you my fantasies
I'm breakin' all the rules I didn't make
(Express yourself don't repress yourself)
You took my words and made a trap for silly fools
You held me down and tried to make me break
(Express yourself don't repress yourself)
(Bridge:)
Did I say something true?
Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about sex
(I musta been crazy)
Did I have a point of view?
Oops, I didn't know I couldn't talk about you
(What was I thinking)
(chorus)
Express yourself, don't repress yourself (repeat twice)
Express yourself, don't repress yourself (repeat twice)
(bridge)
(chorus)
(chorus, with the following spoken substitutions)
(I'm not apoligizing)
(Would it sound better if I were a man?)
(You're the one with the problem)
(why don't you just deal with it)
(chorus, with the following spoken substitutions)
(Would you like me better if I was?)
(We all feel the same way)
(I have no regrets)
(Just look in the mirror)
(chorus, with the following spoken substitutions)
(I don't have to justify anything)
(I'm just like you)
(Why should I be?)
(Deal with it)
David Cassidy - Human Nature
David Cassidy's 1975 recording of 'Human Nature' stands as a defining moment in his career, blending his signature pop sensibilities with a sophisticated arrangement that elevated the song beyond its original novelty status. Originally written by Michael Boddington and Paul Williams, the track became a global phenomenon, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and establishing Cassidy as a leading figure in the soft rock and adult contemporary genres of the mid-1970s. The recording features a lush orchestral backdrop that contrasts with Cassidy's smooth vocal delivery, creating a timeless sound that has influenced countless subsequent artists in the power ballad and romantic pop categories. Its enduring popularity ensures its continued presence in radio rotations and music compilations, cementing its place as a classic of the era.