Intelligent Evolved and Insane
Jackson & Jackson Lyrics
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Cities farms autobarns and mine shafts
It doesn′t look so bad when you're lying on the grass
But deep underground we knew that it was serious
So we dug from underneath infultrated your cities
Once we leave the dirt we can never return
We saw what you were doing to the crust of the pie we were living in
We tried to stop you but shit was too far gone
You spent your whole lives looking up not down
You thought that the war would come from the sky
But the threat was deep underground
This all happened a long time ago
We are still here today, you know us as freaks
We aspise for the underground nations
We send messages in big beats via MPCs
Translation:
This is a message via MPC
Coded message for the denazons of the deep
The human beings are intelligent, evolved but insane
And I don′t know how long they can keep
This is a message via MPC
Coded message for the denazons of the deep
The human beings are intelligent, evolved but insane
And I don't know how long they can keep
Now the battle is raging all around you
We do not care for mediocrity
You are intelligent, evolved but insane
We were born in lava, forged in flames
Because we can withstand such huge extreme heat
We can go deeper than what you know as deep
What you call bass, we call treble
You have no perception of how deep bass can be
Because you humans shit yourselfs at 7 Hz
That frequency underground just puts babies to sleep
So we have to play our music in isolated areas
But when we left home we only took one CD
And it's been on repeat for over 15 years
We′re trying to save the world but nobody here cares
Now we bring our beat up out of the dirt
Hopefully this shit doesn′t fall on deaf ears
This is a message via MPC
Coded message for the denazons of the deep
The human beings are intelligent, evolved but insane
And I don't know how long they can keep
This is a message via MPC
Coded message for the denazons of the deep
The human beings are intelligent, evolved but insane
And I don′t know how long they can keep
You are intelligent, evolved and insane
Proof of the duality of the brain
You chase after money, you chase after fame
But the end of the world is coming all the same
You are intelligent, evolved and insane
When you die you want people to remember your name
Underground we know the truth of the game
We were born in flame but we die all the same
You are intelligent, evolved and insane
You live on electric grids and telecommunicate
And the meat just appears, just appears on your plate
It was born in a cage and died in a flame
You are intelligent, evolved and insane
Your cities are traps that you can't escape
And if things don′t, if things don't change
Well you were born in vain and you′ll die in flames
The song "Intelligent Evolved and Insane" by Jackson & Jackson reflects the perspective of a group of underground inhabitants who observe the destruction of the planet by humans. The first stanza describes the scars on Earth's surface caused by human activities, such as cities, farms, autobarns, and mines. The underground inhabitants view this destructiveness as a serious issue, which is not so apparent to those who are living above ground. The inhabitants begin to infiltrate human cities and try their best to stop humans from continuing to destroy the Earth's crust. The underground inhabitants dig so deep that they can never return to the surface again.
The second stanza describes the underground inhabitants as freaks who communicate with others through various musical means. They present themselves as messengers for the denizens of the deep, warning humans that they are intelligent, evolved, but insane, and they do not know how long they can keep this up. The inhabitants believe that humans are racing towards their doom because they are chasing fame, money, and are not heeding the warning signs. They view meat as something that is born in a cage and dies in a flame, revealing their dissatisfaction with how humans manipulate and mistreat natural resources.
Overall, "Intelligent Evolved and Insane" is a thought-provoking song that highlights the dangers of human's irresponsible behavior towards the planet, and the dire consequences that they will face if they do not change their ways.
Line by Line Meaning
The surface of the earth was covered in deep scars
The visible marks on the earth were evidence of the destructive actions on the environment
Cities farms autobarns and mine shafts
Human development included constructions like cities, farmland, roads and mines
It doesn′t look so bad when you're lying on the grass
The surface of the earth didn't seem that damaged when looking at it superficially
But deep underground we knew that it was serious
The damage to the earth went beyond the surface and had serious consequences underground
So we dug from underneath infultrated your cities
The underground inhabitants infiltrated human cities by digging from beneath
Once we leave the dirt we can never return
Once the underground inhabitants left their underground dwelling, they couldn't return because they didn't belong in the human world
We saw what you were doing to the crust of the pie we were living in
The underground inhabitants were aware of the destructive actions of humans and how it was affecting their own environment
Just letting the mother fucker burn
The humans were destroying the world and ruining the environment, and the underground inhabitants just let them continue without interference
We tried to stop you but shit was too far gone
The underground inhabitants tried to intervene and stop the humans, but it was already too late
You spent your whole lives looking up not down
Humans were focused on looking towards the sky, and didn't pay enough attention to what was happening underground
You thought that the war would come from the sky
Humans expected a war or threat to come from the sky, not from underground
But the threat was deep underground
The real threat to humans was coming from the underground inhabitants, who were fed up with the destruction humans were causing
This all happened a long time ago
The events the underground inhabitants were referring to happened a long time ago, but they are still relevant today
We are still here today, you know us as freaks
The underground inhabitants still exist today, but to humans they are perceived as strange or unusual
We aspise for the underground nations
The underground inhabitants longed for unity with other underground nations
We send messages in big beats via MPCs
The underground inhabitants communicate through music using MPCs
Because we can withstand such huge extreme heat
The underground inhabitants are capable of withstanding extreme heat due to their origins
We can go deeper than what you know as deep
The underground inhabitants are capable of going deeper than what humans consider to be deep
What you call bass, we call treble
The underground inhabitants have a different perception of sound frequencies than humans do
You have no perception of how deep bass can be
Humans don't have the capability of fully understanding or experiencing the deep bass that the underground inhabitants are familiar with
Because you humans shit yourselfs at 7 Hz
Humans are unable to handle or comprehend frequencies as low as 7 Hz
That frequency underground just puts babies to sleep
The deep frequency that humans can't handle is soothing to the underground inhabitants and can even put babies to sleep
So we have to play our music in isolated areas
Due to the inability of humans to comprehend or handle their frequencies, the underground inhabitants have to play their music in remote locations
But when we left home we only took one CD
Despite having to play their music in isolated areas, the underground inhabitants only needed one CD
And it's been on repeat for over 15 years
The same CD has been playing on repeat for over 15 years
We′re trying to save the world but nobody here cares
The underground inhabitants are trying to save the world, but humans don't seem to care
Now we bring our beat up out of the dirt
The underground inhabitants are bringing their music to the surface
Hopefully this shit doesn′t fall on deaf ears
The underground inhabitants hope that their message isn't ignored by humans
You are intelligent, evolved and insane
Humans possess intelligence and have evolved, but their actions are insane and self-destructive
Proof of the duality of the brain
The contrasting actions of humans are evidence of the duality of the human brain
You chase after money, you chase after fame
Humans are obsessed with money and fame
But the end of the world is coming all the same
Despite their pursuits, the end of the world is inevitable
When you die you want people to remember your name
Humans strive to be remembered even after they die
Underground we know the truth of the game
The underground inhabitants are aware of the reality of the situation, despite humans being oblivious to it
We were born in flame but we die all the same
Despite their origins in fire, the underground inhabitants are still mortal and will eventually die
You live on electric grids and telecommunicate
Humans rely on electricity and telecommunications to survive and communicate
And the meat just appears, just appears on your plate
Humans are so disconnected from their food sources that meat just magically appears on their plates
It was born in a cage and died in a flame
The animals humans consume are born in captivity and die in terrible ways
Your cities are traps that you can't escape
Humans are trapped within the cities they build
And if things don′t, if things don't change
If humans don't change their ways
Well you were born in vain and you′ll die in flames
Their existence and eventual demise will have been for nothing
Writer(s): Jan Joseph Skubiszewski, Henry James Angus, Oliver James Mcgill
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.