evolution
Crash Palace Lyrics
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But you hold it back
And I know you afford it
But you wouldn't know
And I know, you say so
Are you vain enough?
Save it, say hello
Blaming yourself for all my problems
Living life on a loaded gun, living on
I walk on a razor
I walk out alone
I've lost my saviour
I've lost my soul
And I know, you say so
Are you vain enough?
Save it, say hello
You can't stop this evolution
Blaming yourself for all my problems
Living life on a loaded gun, living on
The opening lines of "Evolution" by Crash Palace speak to a sense of hesitation or fear of taking risks. The singer seems to be addressing someone who wants something, but won't allow themselves to have it. There's a sense of resentment or frustration in the tone, as if the singer is tired of waiting for the other person to make a move. The line "Are you vain enough? Save it, say hello" feels like a challenge - the question of whether or not the other person is confident or self-absorbed enough to make a move, and the suggestion to just speak up and take action instead of holding back.
The chorus - "You can't stop this evolution, blaming yourself for all my problems, living life on a loaded gun, living on" - feels like a rallying cry. The singer seems to be saying that change is inevitable, and that the other person can't hold them back from growing and changing. The idea of "living life on a loaded gun" suggests a sense of danger or risk, but also feels like an acknowledgment that living life to the fullest requires taking chances.
Overall, "Evolution" feels like a song about pushing past fear and hesitation, and embracing change and growth. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic, but there's a feeling of intensity and urgency that runs throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you want it
You express a desire for something
But you hold it back
You prevent yourself from pursuing what you want
And I know you afford it
I am aware that you have the means to obtain what you desire
But you wouldn't know
Yet you do not seem to recognize this fact
And I know, you say so
Despite this, you claim that you do not have the resources to obtain it
Are you vain enough?
Do you possess an excessive level of self-importance?
Save it, say hello
Hold your thoughts, greet me
You can't stop this evolution
You are unable to impede progress/change
Blaming yourself for all my problems
Taking responsibility for things that are not necessarily your fault
Living life on a loaded gun, living on
Being in a dangerous or precarious situation
I walk on a razor
I am in a precarious, risky situation
I walk out alone
I exit a situation or relationship by myself
I've lost my saviour
I no longer have someone to rely on to rescue me
I've lost my soul
I feel as though I have lost an essential part of myself
Writer(s): GRACHAN MONCUR III
Contributed by Hailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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DT
As a member of this band and co-writer of Evolution, I can't help but laugh at the incredible amount of inaccuracies in this post. Who in the hell is Magnus-Berg? Never met him. LOL. Formed in 2015? The band had long disbanded. Entertaining post. :)
Evan Kidd
Been wanting to see this video again for years! An album that still gets regular spins at home.
Still remember seeing you guys tear it up at M-One and I believe this music video was included with the “souvenir lanyard and VCD”.
Arcane
Whole album amazing never gets old
GILBERTO LIMA LEITE
MUITO BOM ESSE VÍDEO CLIPE O TRISTE É QUE NOS ESTADOS UNIDOS NÃO TÁ MAIS APARECENDO BANDAS NOVAS ASSIM
JC
About 20 years ago now I saw you guys in a club either on Swanston St or just off it, with a friend. Not many there. After the gig we talked to the lead singer for about 15 minutes as the band were packing up their own gear. Marcus was his name I think? He was really friendly and genuinely touched as to how much we liked the album. He was just a normal guy about our age.
To cut a long story short I have the CD in my car today, it must be over 15 years since I’ve listened.
It still sounds just as great. Would like to know how many copies it actually sold.
MELOMANO ADICTO
Never saw this video before. Thank you!
Peter Constantinou
Our pleasure.
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