[Verse 1]
I said I’d be in bed by ten
Then watched one more little thing
The clock wore out its second hand
While I negotiated with sleep again
My phone was face-down on the floor
Still somehow calling me by name
I made a promise to tomorrow
Then broke it before tomorrow came
[Pre-Chorus]
My brain says, “Save your energy”
My heart says, “Buy the cheaper dream”
I know exactly what I’m doing
That’s the funniest part to me
[Chorus]
Oh, human nature, wearing slippers to the fire
Calling bad decisions “what I really desire”
I spend next week’s money on a jacket I don’t need
Then act surprised when future me won’t speak to me
I’m not broken, I’m just taking the scenic route
Battery saver on, with every good plan timed out
If wisdom sends a message, I’ll reply eventually
Oh, human nature’s got the better of me
[Verse 2]
I keep a list of all my flaws
In a notebook I misplaced
I use sarcasm like an umbrella
Then wonder why nobody sees my face
I say, “No, really, I’m fantastic”
With a smile that gives it away
There’s a tiny courtroom in my head
And everybody gets to plead their case
[Pre-Chorus]
My brain says, “Take the easy road”
My conscience clears its throat
I know the punchline’s aimed at me
But I still tell the joke
[Chorus]
Oh, human nature, wearing slippers to the fire
Calling bad decisions “what I really desire”
I spend next week’s money on a jacket I don’t need
Then act surprised when future me won’t speak to me
I’m not broken, I’m just taking the scenic route
Battery saver on, with every good plan timed out
If wisdom sends a message, I’ll reply eventually
Oh, human nature’s got the better of me
[Bridge]
Maybe tomorrow I’ll be kinder
Maybe tonight I’ll close my eyes
Maybe I’ll leave the card at home
And let the sale go walking by
But if I fail, I’ll make it charming
Put a little bow around the wreck
Then laugh until the room gets quiet
And try again with what is left
[Final Chorus]
Oh, human nature, wearing slippers to the fire
Still a little reckless, still a little wired
I spent next week’s money, but I learned what I can’t keep
And future me is tired, though she’s saving me a seat
I’m not broken, I’m a workday with the brakes worn out
Battery saver on, but there’s a spark beneath the doubt
If wisdom sends a message, I’ll answer honestly
Oh, human nature’s got the better of me
[Outro]
I’ll be in bed by ten tonight
That’s what I told myself at three