The Human Instrument Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Kingofstilport 

Cover art for The Human Instrument lyrics by Volbeat

This first song appears to be an exploration of human vulnerability and deception, contrasting our physical desire with our deeper emotional connections. It's metaphorical about our body language and the imagery we use to convey a message that goes beyond what words can do. In this song, however, it's used to describe a woman who uses her charms to seduce men, while her face never comes off as fake. Many men and women use their bodies, along with words, to ensnare people in a cage of their motives, playing their bodies like instruments.

My Interpretation
Positive
Subjective
Enjoyment
Vulnerability
Deception
Body Language
Seduction
Motives