Steve Porcaro, who actually originated the tune, was a member of the band called Toto at the time. And the track was produced by Quincy Jones. It was penned by songwriters John Bettis and Steve Porcaro. So lyrically this song may not be as complex as it appears on the surface. But still Michael Jackson tackles two diverse aspects of human nature, which are our tendency to be seduced by prominent urban areas and the power of romantic attraction.ĭid Michael Jackson write “Human Nature”? But the general implication is that such experiences are more or less unavoidable, as they too are the results of “human nature”. There appears to be no explainable reason why the man involved mistreats the lady or why the lady won’t dump him in response. Moreover the chorus seems to be at least partially based on the story of a couple in a tumultuous romantic relationship. Tumultuous Relationships are part of the “Human Nature” And we discover this in the second verse where MJ is “watching” a certain “girl” whom he apparently comes across while traversing the metropolis. And this lady actually “likes” the way he is ‘staring’ at her. So this reality – of a man liking a woman and vice versa – is also featured as another facet of “human nature”. In addition to the above, there is a romantic undertone to the song also. So the aspect of human nature he is speaking to specifically in that regard is how a place like New York can mesmerize someone who visits the locality.

Rather it is partially based on the singer’s interactions with New York City. And what he is basically saying is that the metropolis appeals to him. Michael is strongly compelled to explore the city, meaning that he cannot idly be indoors but rather prefers to be out In the town.

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