Is this our first? Or second nature?
When’s that rapture… will there be merch?
Where is mother — she was a stunner, can we page her?
What mine eyes have seen could really take the purse…
Are we charged now? Or are we fakers?
Parade around or get in work? Or just desert…
We will see you next time
They’ll be water in the rain
Territories pay fines
All long day (Say it will be! Say it will be!)
All may not be just fine! (All long day!)
There is another fate, a way
To not be too late: Un obfuscate
Is this our fault? And are we just too damn used to it…
The cipher too elusive that tale it just won’t stop
You could be vaguely on top, strike the key, lay down the mop
As if endings ain’t endings and feet they just won’t drop
Ain’t this real time? And aren’t we takers?
You want what’s more and don’t excuse…
And just refuse…
We will see you next time (Is this mercy?)
They’ll be water in the rain
Territories pay fines
All long day (Say it with me! Say it with me!)
All may not be just fine! (All long day!)
There is another fate, a way
To not be too late…
We will see you next time
They’ll be water in the rain
Territories pay fines
All long day (Say it with me! Say it with me!)
All may not be just fine! (All long day!)
There is another fate, a way
To not be too late: Un obfuscate
Exploring the Layers of “Second Nature”
Bon Iver’s “Second Nature” is a song that thrives in ambiguity and introspection. The lyrics open with existential questions about habit, authenticity, and the cycles we find ourselves in—”Is this our first? Or second nature?” Throughout the track, themes of reckoning, renewal, and self-examination intertwine, hinting at a search for clarity amidst confusion. References to absent figures, cryptic choices, and the recurring motif of “water in the rain” evoke both vulnerability and hope. The refrain, urging us to “un obfuscate,” underscores a yearning to pierce through complexity and face truths. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to confront the patterns in their lives and recognize the possibilities of change, even if the path is uncertain.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Iver
- Songwriters: Justin Vernon, Aaron Dessner
- Release Year: 2022