Friday, March 7, 2008

Tell 'Em That It's Human Nature

Why do we do the things we do? Is it because of when we're born? Is it based on where we're born and raised?

I wonder about the reasons why people do what they do. Sometimes, I think about my life and the path I've been taking.

It really is about choices. Each choice a person makes leads them to the next choice. It's our choices that define us.

I think, by being born in the '70s, I make choices that are reflective of those times. Turbulent times they were. A decade of change. I also think that being born and raised in Baltimore is reflected in my life choices as well. The biggest one being getting the hell out of there.

The one choice that I truly believe is my guiding force in life is my choice to be Muslim. My beliefs keep me stable. My faith in God is my anchor. It's also my rudder. And, the wind in my sails.

I belive that to have faith in God is human instinct. So, trust your instincts. And if they ask you why, tell them that it's human nature.

My Favorite Lyric This Week:

"Human Nature" by Michael Jackson

Looking out

Across the night-time

The city winks a sleepless eye

Hear her voice

Shake my window

Sweet seducing sighs

Get me out

Into the night-time

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 everywhere

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 living this way

I like loving this way

Looking out

Across the morning

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

I like livin' this way

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