Michael Jackson, Human Nature | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

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On the 7^th edition of Throwback Vibez, we recollect and reflect on “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson.

he vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez ! Throwback Vibez is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past. The records that grace Throwback Vibez are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ancient – no fossils

! All genres of music are welcome – we don’t discriminate ‘round here! On the 7^th edition of Throwback Vibez

, we recollect and reflect on

“Human Nature”, performed by

Michael Jackson.

Theme & Lyrics

“If they say why, why / Tell them that it’s human nature / Why, why, does he do me that way?” Thriller is the rare album where every song is a legitimate hit. Michael Jackson was at the top of his game as a solo artist, period. “Human Nature” marks a surefire gem from a stacked album, even if it’s overshadowed by the likes of “Beat It” and my personal favorite, “Billie Jean”.Both songs reached no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March and April of 1983 respectively. Furthermore, “Thriller” also peaked at no. 4 the following year. “Human Nature,” missed the top 5, though reached no. 7.

Worth noting, “Human Nature” wasn’t written by the iconic, 13-time Grammy-winner, , believe it or not! Though the King of Pop was renowned for his songwriting skills, this silky-smooth gem was penned by John Bettis and Steve Porcaro (formerly of Toto). The chorus serves as the centerpiece. That said, the verses are memorable too. “Reaching out to touch a stranger,” Jackson sings on the second verse, “Electric eyes are everywhere.” Besides awesome lyrics, and those once-in-a-lifetime pipes by Jackson, also constructing the smooth vibes is brilliant production by a true legend, Quincy Jones.

Final Thoughts

Bitmoji Image “Human Nature” may not be the definitive hit on Thriller, but it’s another key piece of one of the greatest albums of all time. To this day, it ranks as one of the most radiant, best produced MJ cuts ever. Unsurprisingly, it’s also been sampled a lot.