Human nature Human nature We wanna make sure That we can figure out If we get talked about I don't wanna know The latest in salacious family news Honestly I hate it but It can keep me amused Go on Oh, no, she never Let's get together And talk it out Human nature Human nature We wanna make sure That we can figure out If we get talked about You don't wanna talk But if you're going to gossip make it good If they had the chance to dish on you You know they would You know That office chatter Tends not to flatter And it's a shame Although It is beneath them You'll grit your teeth when You hear your name Human nature Human nature We wanna make sure That we can figure out If we get talked about You listen as they converse And steel yourself for the worst But nobody mentioned you at all And lo! Your world was shattered You did not matter Amongst your peers A blow That made you stronger So, you no longer Prick up your ears Human nature Human nature We wanna make sure That we get talked about So, we won't feel left out Human nature