Human Nature
Michael Jackson · Thriller
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 ev'rywhere
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 lovin' 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
Human Nature
Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" stands as a defining track from the 1982 album Thriller, blending pop sensibilities with jazz influences to create a timeless sound. The recording features a distinctive string arrangement and a smooth vocal delivery that contrasts with the band-driven tracks surrounding it, showcasing Jackson's versatility as a performer. Released during the height of his global stardom, the song became a critical and commercial success, reinforcing the album's status as a landmark in popular music history. Its enduring appeal lies in its sophisticated production and the way it expanded the boundaries of what a pop hit could achieve, cementing Jackson's legacy as an innovator who seamlessly integrated diverse musical elements into a cohesive body of work.