evolution
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I diggin' with my fingertips
I'm gripping at the ground I stand upon
I'm searching for fragile bones
(Evolution)

I'm never gonna be refined
Keep trying but I won't assimilate
Should we have come far in time
(Watch the bow break)

And I'm sorry that I don't believe
By the evidence that I see
That there's any hope left for me
It's evolution
Just evolution

And I, I do not dare deny
The basic beast inside
It's right here, it's controlling my mind
And why do I deserve to die?
I'm dominated by
This animal that's locked up inside

Close up to get a real good view
I'm betting that the species will survive
Pull tight, I'm getting inside you
(Evolution)

And when were gonna find these bones
They're gonna wanna keep them in a jar
The number one virus caused by
(Procreation)

And the planet may go astray
In a million years I say
Those motherfuckers were all deranged
It's evolution
Just evolution

And I, I do not dare deny
The basic beast inside
It's right here, it's controlling my mind
And why do I deserve to die?
I'm dominated by
This animal that's locked up inside

Take a look around (take a look around, take a look around, take a look around)
Nothing much has changed (take a look around, take a look around, take a look around)
Take a look around (take a look around, take a look around, take a look around)
Nothing much has changed (take a look around, take a look around, take a look around)

Take a look around
Take a look around
Take a look around (nothing much has changed)
Take a look around

Take a look around (nothing much has changed)
Take a look around
Take a look around (nothing much has changed)
Take a look around

I, I do not dare deny
The basic beast inside
It's right here, it's controlling my mind
And why do I deserve to die?
I'm dominated by
This animal that's locked up inside





Why? (Why, why, why)
Why do I deserve to die? (Do I deserve to die? why, why)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to KoRn's song "Evolution" explore the concept of human evolution and our primal nature as animals. The first verse describes the act of digging and searching for "fragile bones," possibly representing the search for our ancestors and the evolution of our species. The chorus then discusses the idea of "evolution" and how we cannot deny our "basic beast inside" as it controls our minds. The lyrics also express a lack of hope for the future of humanity and the possibility that we may ultimately cause our own downfall.


The second verse delves deeper into our animalistic instincts, as the singer states they are "dominated by this animal that's locked up inside." The lyrics also mention the potential survival of our species and the idea of preserving bones in a jar as a symbol of our obsession with our history and evolution. The final chorus repeats the idea that we cannot deny our primal nature and questions why we deserve to die because of it.


Overall, the lyrics to "Evolution" challenge the listener to consider the complexities of human nature and ponder the direction in which our species may be headed.


Line by Line Meaning

I diggin' with my fingertips
I'm deeply exploring and searching for something with great effort and detail.


I'm gripping at the ground I stand upon
I'm holding on tightly to where I come from and my roots.


I'm searching for fragile bones
I'm looking for something that is weak and vulnerable, like the past or history.


Evolution
The process of change and growth over time.


I'm never gonna be refined
I will never be sophisticated or polished.


Keep trying but I won't assimilate
I will continue to resist and remain unaltered despite attempts to change and conform me.


Should we have come far in time
Have we truly progressed and advanced as a species over the course of history?


Watch the ground break
Observe the world around us crumbling and falling apart.


And I'm sorry that I don't believe
I regret that I cannot have faith or trust in certain beliefs or ideas.


By the evidence that I see
Based on the information and observations I have gathered.


That there's any hope left for me
That there is still a chance or possibility for my situation to improve or change for the better.


It's evolution
The natural progression and development of a species or entity over time.


Just evolution
Purely based on the fundamental principles of change and growth without any external factors.


And I do not dare deny
I am fully aware and accepting of the reality and truth of the situation.


The basic beast inside
The primal, instinctual nature that resides within all of us.


It's right here, it's controlling my mind
This core aspect of my being is overpowering and directing my thoughts and actions.


And why do I deserve to die?
Why should I face punishment or consequences for being true to my primal nature?


I'm dominated by
My mind and actions are completely controlled and influenced by this inner animalistic instinct.


This animal that's locked up inside
This primal nature that is suppressed and hidden within us.


Close up to get a real good view
Examine and scrutinize the situation up close to gain a better understanding.


I'm betting that the species will survive
I have faith and confidence that humanity will persevere and endure.


Hold tight, I'm getting inside you
I am fully immersing myself in this world and experiencing it to the fullest.


And when were gonna find these bones
When we eventually discover and learn from our past history.


They're gonna wanna keep them in a jar
They will try to preserve and remember this past, but it will be contained and limited.


The number one virus caused by
The biggest threat and harm to society created by human beings.


Procreation
The act of reproducing and creating new life.


And the planet may go astray
The world may become lost and disoriented due to human action.


In a million years I say, those motherfuckers were all deranged
In hindsight, future generations may view humans as insane and irrational for our actions and decisions.


Take a look around
Observe and be aware of your surroundings and environment.


Nothing much has changed
Despite the passage of time, very little progress or improvement has been made.


I do not dare deny
I fully acknowledge and accept.


The basic beast inside
Our primal nature that is always present and influential.


Why do I deserve to die?
Why should I be punished or suffer for being true to myself and my nature?


I'm dominated by
My actions and thoughts are completely controlled and influenced by my primal instincts.


This animal that's locked up inside
This core aspect of my being that is often suppressed and hidden within us.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Graham Edwards, James Shaffer, Jonathan Davis, Lauren Christy, Reginald Arvizu, Scott Spock, Zachary Baird

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