Lyric discussion by Michelob 

Cover art for Instinct Blues lyrics by White Stripes, The

This song is about how people think too hard about their own existence, while the "lesser" animals understand their existence instinctually.

In this song in particular, yes, cherry is right, he wants the girl not to think so hard about it, just to do what feels natural, because then he'll get laid.

Honestly, when I first listened to this song I loved the guitar, and only later listened to the lyrics, then was blown away again. twice by the same song! I wish Jack White would use his guitar more, rather than the xylophone and piano he uses a lot on this album.