Evolution
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl Lyrics
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I'm ahead, I'm a man
I'm the first mammal to wear pants, yeah
I'm at peace with my lust
I can kill 'cause in god I trust, yeah
It's evolution, baby, yeah
I'm at peace, I'm the man
On the loose, I'm a truck
All the rolling hills, I'll flatten 'em out, yeah
It's herd behavior, uh huh
It's evolution, baby, good
Admire me, admire my home
Admire my son, he's my clone
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
This land is mine, this land is free
I'll do what I want but irresponsibly
It's evolution, baby, uh
I'm a thief, I'm a liar
There's my church, I sing in the choir
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Admire me, admire my home
Admire my son, admire my clones
'Cause we know, appetite for a nightly feast
Those ignorant Indians got nothin' on me
Nothin', why?
Because it's evolution, baby
I am ahead, I am advanced
I am the first mammal to make plans, yeah
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher
2010, watch it go to fire
It's evolution, baby, ugh
It's evolution, baby
Ah, do the evolution
Come on, come on, come on
The song "Evolution" by Pearl Jam was written by lead singer Eddie Vedder and was featured in the 2006 video game, Pokemon Diamond/Pearl. The lyrics speak to the idea of human evolution and how it has led humans to be able to dominate the planet and all that is on it. The opening lines, "I'm ahead, I'm a man, I'm the first mammal to wear pants," suggest that humans have evolved to a point where they are differentiated from other animals by their ability to wear clothes.
The song also touches on the idea of power and dominance, with lines like "this land is mine, this land is free, I'll do what I want but irresponsibly." This speaks to the way that humans have used their superior intelligence and power to dominate the world, often at the expense of other species and the environment.
Overall, the message of the song is somewhat ambiguous, as it both celebrates human evolution and the progress it has allowed us to make, while also recognizing the negative consequences that have come with it. The repeated "It's evolution, baby" seems to suggest that this is just the way things are and that we must continue to evolve and adapt to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
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Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about what is to follow.
I'm ahead, I'm a man
I am superior and evolved.
I'm the first mammal to wear pants, yeah
I am innovative and progressive, having introduced and adopted a new way of living.
I'm at peace with my lust
I am comfortable with my natural urges and desires.
I can kill 'cause in god I trust, yeah
I am capable of extreme actions and feel justified in taking them because of my belief system.
It's evolution, baby
This is the result of the process of natural selection and adaptation.
I'm at piece, I'm the man
I am in control and content with my position in life.
Buying stocks on the day of the crash
I am confident in my ability to take advantage of a crisis and turn it to my advantage.
On the loose, I'm a truck
I am powerful and unstoppable, crushing any obstacle in my way.
All the rolling hills, I'll flatten 'em out, yeah
I will reshape the world to my vision, heedless of the impact on the natural environment.
It's herd behavior, uh huh
I am following the crowd and conforming to the norms of society.
It's evolution, baby
This is the product of the collective actions of society and cultural evolution.
Admire me, admire my home
I demand recognition and respect for my achievements and possessions.
Admire my son, he's my clone
I am proud of my legacy and my ability to pass on my genes and values to my offspring.
This land is mine, this land is free
I am entitled to what I have claimed and I will use it as I see fit, regardless of the cost to others.
I'll do what I want but irresponsibly
I will prioritize my own interests and desires, even if it means disregarding the repercussions for others.
I'm a thief, I'm a liar
I am deceitful and untrustworthy, willing to resort to immoral actions to achieve my goals.
There's my church, I sing in the choir: (Hallelujah, hallelujah)
I present a facade of morality and piety while engaging in hypocritical behavior.
Admire me, admire my home, Admire my son, admire my clones
I demand adoration for the legacy I have created, both genetically and culturally.
'Cause we know, appetite for a nightly feast, Those ignorant Indians got nothin' on me, Nothin', why? Because it's evolution, baby!
I will exploit and dominate others to support my insatiable desires, citing my status as a superior and evolved being as justification.
I am ahead, I am advanced, I am the first mammal to make plans, yeah
I am superior because of my ability to think ahead and make plans, a quality that no other mammal possesses.
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010, watch it go to fire
I have ascended from my humble origins and now wield incredible power, with the potential to cause immense destruction.
It's evolution, baby
This is the inescapable consequence of progress and development, the next step in the ongoing story of life on Earth.
Do the evolution, Come on, come on, come on
Emphasizing the inevitability of change and growth, encouraging others to embrace it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard
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