The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Ice will melt, water will boil
You and I can shake off this mortal coil
It's bigger than us
You don't have to worry about it
Ready or not here comes the drop
You feel lucky when you know where you are
You know it's gonna come true
Here in your arms I remember
It's only natural that I should want to
Be there with you
It's only natural that you should
Feel the same way too
It's easy when you don't try
Going on first impressions
Man in a cage has made his confession
Now you've seen me at my worst
And it won't be the last time I'm down there
I want you to know I feel completely at ease
Read me like a book
That's fallen down between your knees
Please, let me have my way with you
It's only natural that I should want to
Be there with you
It's only natural that you should
Feel the same way too
It's circumstantial, it's nothing written in the sky
And we don't even have to try
Shaking like mud, buildings of glass
Sink into the bay, they'll be under the rocks again
You don't have to say I know you're afraid
It's only natural that I should want to
Be there with you
It's only natural that you should
Feel the same way too
It's circumstantial, it's something I was born to
It's only natural, can I help it if I want to? Can I help it if I want to?
You and I can shake off this mortal coil
It's bigger than us
You don't have to worry about it
Ready or not here comes the drop
You feel lucky when you know where you are
You know it's gonna come true
Here in your arms I remember
It's only natural that I should want to
Be there with you
It's only natural that you should
Feel the same way too
It's easy when you don't try
Going on first impressions
Man in a cage has made his confession
Now you've seen me at my worst
And it won't be the last time I'm down there
I want you to know I feel completely at ease
Read me like a book
That's fallen down between your knees
Please, let me have my way with you
It's only natural that I should want to
Be there with you
It's only natural that you should
Feel the same way too
It's circumstantial, it's nothing written in the sky
And we don't even have to try
Shaking like mud, buildings of glass
Sink into the bay, they'll be under the rocks again
You don't have to say I know you're afraid
It's only natural that I should want to
Be there with you
It's only natural that you should
Feel the same way too
It's circumstantial, it's something I was born to
It's only natural, can I help it if I want to? Can I help it if I want to?
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It's Only Natural Lyrics as written by Neil Finn Tim Finn
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