Natural

“Natural” is Imagine Dragons‘ third single after the release of Evolve, following their collaboration with Kygo on “Born to Be Yours”; it is the lead single for their fourth studio album, Origins. The single’s artwork features the same artist from Evolve, Beeple. Lead singer, Dan Reynolds, noted that "Natural" is about "finding yourself and being willing and able to stand up to whatever adversity comes your way". He said in a press release announcing the song: "Living in a dog-eat-dog world can bring out the worst in you, and sometimes, the best. It would be a lie to tell you I haven't become somewhat skeptical about some things in the last decade of my life. However, I believe that when you truly learn to love yourself, the judging eyes and hateful words become meaningless." The song was chosen by ESPN as the anthem of the 2018 College Football season. It is the second time that an Imagine Dragons song was chosen, the first being "Roots" in 2015. "Natural" embodies the energy, spirit and drama of each team's journey to the College Football Playoff, and that is why it was chosen as this year's anthem," said Emeka Ofodile, ESPN vice president of sports marketing. It is also part of the soundtrack for EA Sports' NHL 19.

[Verse 1] Will you hold the line When every one of them has given up and given in? Tell me In this house of mine Nothing ever comes without a consequence or cost, tell me Will the stars align? Will Heaven step in? Will it save us from our sin? Will it? 'Cause this house of mine stands strong [Pre-Chorus] That's the price you pay Leave behind your heart and cast away Just another product of today Rather be the hunter than the prey And you're standing on the edge, face up 'cause you're a [Chorus] Natural A beating heart of stone You gotta be so cold To make it in this world Yeah, you're a natural Living your life cutthroat You gotta be so cold Yeah, you're a natural [Verse 2] Will somebody Let me see the light within the dark trees shadowing? What's happenin'? Lookin' through the glass, find the wrong within the past knowin' Oh, we are the youth Cut until it bleeds inside a world without the peace, facing A bit of the truth, the truth [Pre-Chorus] That's the price you pay Leave behind your heart and cast away Just another product of today Rather be the hunter than the prey And you're standing on the edge, face up 'cause you're a [Chorus] Natural A beating heart of stone You gotta be so cold To make it in this world Yeah, you're a natural Living your life cutthroat You gotta be so cold Yeah, you're a natural [Bridge] Deep inside me, I'm fading to black, I'm fading Took an oath by the blood of my hand, won't break it I can taste it, the end is upon us, I swear I'm gonna make it I'm gonna make it [Chorus] Natural A beating heart of stone You gotta be so cold To make it in this world Yeah, you're a natural Living your life cutthroat You gotta be so cold Yeah, you're a natural [Outro] Natural Yeah, you're a natural