Human Nature
Human Nature: Struggling Unity
Lyrics
It's human nature
Expressing a common aspect of human behavior or character.
To want to believe in everything you see
Desire to believe in everything observed and trust one's surroundings.
And trust your neighbor
Emphasizing the inclination to trust one's neighbors.
And hope we agree
Expressing a desire for mutual agreement.
We're all in this together
Highlighting unity and shared responsibility.
I'd be nice to believe
Expressing the positive desire for collective responsibility.
We're all in this together
Reiterating the idea of shared responsibility.
But that seems so far away
Expressing a sense of distance from the ideal of togetherness.
And it feels like this world
Describing a feeling that the world is rapidly deteriorating.
Is falling apart so fast
Expressing concern about the rapid breakdown of the world.
How do we stop
Pondering how to prevent a catastrophic situation.
This train from
Metaphorically referring to preventing a disastrous course of events.
Barreling down and falling off the tracks
Expressing urgency in avoiding a crisis.
But it's also
Acknowledging the dual nature of human behavior.
Human nature
Highlighting the inclination to lie and deceive for personal gain.
To lie and deceive to get anything thing you need
Emphasizing a willingness to harm others for personal advancement.
And screw your neighbor
Expressing a negative aspect of human behavior.
If it means it'll get you one step closer
Indicating a willingness to sacrifice relationships for personal gain.
To the place you want to be
Desire to progress toward personal goals, even at the expense of others.
One step closer
Reiterating the idea of moving away from collective responsibility.
But moving so far away
Expressing a sense of increasing distance from unity.
And it feels like this world
Reiterating concern about the world's rapid deterioration.
Is falling apart so fast
Reflecting on the challenge of preventing a crisis.
How do we stop
Continuing the metaphorical reference to preventing disaster.
This train from
Reiterating the urgency of avoiding a catastrophic situation.
Barreling down and falling off the tracks
Describing a situation on the verge of collapse.
Cause this bridge is on the
Referring to a critical state of affairs, possibly a societal breakdown.
The brink of collapse
Stating a fact about an imminent crisis, regardless of personal preferences.
Whether you like it or not
Emphasizing the inevitability of shared challenges.
We're in this together
Reiterating the idea of collective responsibility.
And I hope we can agree
Expressing hope for agreement among individuals.
At the least
Stating a minimum expectation for collective improvement.
We can do better
Expressing the belief that collective action can be improved.
And it feels like this world
Reiterating concern about the world's rapid deterioration.
Is Falling apart so fast
Reflecting on the challenge of preventing a crisis.
How do we stop
Continuing the metaphorical reference to preventing disaster.
It all from
Expressing urgency in preventing a complete breakdown.
Slipping through the cracks
Describing a situation slipping beyond control.
We're picking up speed downhill
Metaphorically portraying an accelerating descent into chaos.
Moving faster than we've ever believed
Describing rapid movement beyond previously believed limits.
We could
Reflecting on the potential for positive change inherent in human nature.
It's in our nature
Stating a fundamental characteristic of human behavior.
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