Evolution
Q Lyrics


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This is life in this world
Some things go right, some things go wrong
It's just how the world can be
People just wanna be free
Yeah

The verdict came in and it said I was guilty
I looked at the judge, "Hey, America built me"
Tried to get rich, but they label me filthy
Only God can judge me, touch me, feel me!

My friend calls me at nine o'clock
Says, "Get the car, it's time to rock."
Never heard him speak this way
(Way, way)

Let's go man

I grab the keys and hit the road
It's all a flash, but who would know
How this story would unfold
Don't charge me for the crime

Wrong place, wrong time
Don't charge me for the crime
Wrong place, wrong time
Don't charge me for the crime

My friend gets in the car with bags
Filled to the top with loads of cash
(See this paper right here?)
And throws the pistol on the dash
(Yeah, it's time to get money now)

Says, "I'm sorry for the crime
That I've involved you in this time,
You're the only friend I've got"
So don't charge me for the crime

Wrong place, wrong time
Don't charge me for the crime
Wrong place, wrong time
Don't charge me for the crime

I start to freak and scream so loud
Just like the females in the crowd
That's when he gets in my head
(Head, head)

(Come on man, we gotta do this)

You could live just like a king
With everything you'd ever need
All the dreams of every man
Don't charge me for the crime

Wrong place, wrong time
Don't charge me for the crime
Wrong place, wrong time, you know
Don't charge me

Sirens sound and
My heart was poundin'
I looked at my man as the cops surround 'em
A teen on the scene with no objective
The American dream can be so deceptive

Now I see the flashing lights
There goes my future and my life
Now I've gotta do what's right
(Right, right)

(Oh, man, they've got us, they've got us)

I stop the car and throw the keys
Out of the window, sets me free
I throw the pistol in the back
(Back, back)

(Ah, ah, ah)

I throw him out of the car, I say,
"You know me well,
I'm not goin' to jail
I'm not paying your bail
Believe me when I say,
They won't charge me for the crime"

Wrong place, wrong time (yeah)
Don't charge me for the crime
Wrong place, wrong time
Won't charge me! Oh

Wrong place,
Wrong time
Wrong place,
Wrong time





They won't charge me for the
Crime

Overall Meaning

The song "Evolution" by Q is a commentary on life, the justice system, and the American dream. The lyrics open with a statement that life is unpredictable, and some things go right while others go wrong. It sets the stage for the story that unfolds throughout the song. The next verse speaks to the singer's experience with the justice system, explaining that while he was found guilty, he doesn't believe it was entirely his fault. He feels that society played a role in his behavior and that only God can judge him.


The main story of the song follows the singer and his friend, who involve the singer in a crime. The friend tries to convince him that committing the crime is the way to achieve the American dream but ultimately gets caught by the police, leaving the singer to deal with the consequences on his own. In the end, he chooses to take responsibility for his actions and turns himself in, not wanting to continue living a life of crime.


The song is a reflection of the struggles many people face in trying to achieve success and the consequences that can come with taking shortcuts. It speaks to the complicated nature of the justice system and the ways in which it can fail individuals. Ultimately, it is a call for personal accountability and the importance of doing what is right, even when it's difficult.


Line by Line Meaning

This is life in this world
This is an introduction to the song, revealing the theme of the song which is about the ups and downs of life in the world we live in.


Some things go right, some things go wrong
Life is unpredictable, and we will experience both success and failure in various aspects of our lives.


It's just how the world can be
The unpredictability of life is a reflection of the nature of the world we live in.


People just wanna be free
People crave freedom, and this is a fundamental human desire that transcends culture, race, and nationality.


The verdict came in and it said I was guilty
The artist was declared guilty, possibly implying a wrongful conviction or unjustified blame for something.


I looked at the judge, "Hey, America built me"
The singer is asserting that his past and upbringing in America are a significant contributor to who he is today and his actions.


Tried to get rich, but they label me filthy
The singer aimed for financial success, but others see him as dirty or morally corrupted for pursuing money.


Only God can judge me, touch me, feel me!
The artist believes that only a higher power can truly know and judge him, and others should not be quick to criticize or condemn him.


My friend calls me at nine o'clock
The artist's friend contacts him, possibly signaling the beginning of a chain of events that lead to trouble.


Says, "Get the car, it's time to rock."
The friend tells the artist to get the car as they are about to embark on a risky adventure.


Never heard him speak this way
The friend's tone or choice of words is unusual for them, possibly indicating that they are acting impulsively or outside their comfort zone.


Let's go man
The artist agrees to go along with the friend's plan, ready to face the consequences together.


It's all a flash, but who would know
Events happen quickly and unexpectedly, and we cannot predict the outcome of our actions.


How this story would unfold
The singer is unsure about what will happen next, but they know that the situation is potentially dangerous.


Don't charge me for the crime
The singer refuses to accept responsibility for a crime they did not commit or were coerced into committing.


Wrong place, wrong time
The artist suggests that they were caught up in events that were out of their control or that they made a mistake in being in that situation.


My friend gets in the car with bags
The friend enters the car with bags, which may contain stolen goods or money gained through illegal means.


Filled to the top with loads of cash
The bags are full of cash, implying that the friend has committed a crime to obtain the money.


And throws the pistol on the dash
The friend is armed with a gun, indicating that they are willing to use force if necessary to accomplish their goals.


Says, "I'm sorry for the crime...
The friend apologizes to the artist for involving them in the crime and acknowledges their responsibility for the situation.


You're the only friend I've got"
The friend pleads with the artist, highlighting the significance of their friendship and the importance of their support.


I start to freak and scream so loud
The artist experiences fear and panic, overwhelming them and causing them to lash out or lose control.


Just like the females in the crowd
The singer compares their reaction to that of women in a crowd, possibly suggesting that they are being stereotypically irrational or hysterical.


That's when he gets in my head
The friend's words or actions manipulate the artist's thoughts and emotions, twisting their perspective.


You could live just like a king
The friend entices the singer with the promise of wealth and luxury, luring them into the criminal lifestyle.


With everything you'd ever need
The lifestyle that the friend is offering promises material abundance and comfort, tempting the singer.


All the dreams of every man
The friend suggests that pursuing wealth and power is a universal dream that many aspire to achieve.


Sirens sound and
The sound of sirens signifies the arrival of law enforcement, making the artist aware of the impending consequences of their actions.


My heart was poundin'
The artist's heart beats rapidly, indicating their nervousness or fear about being caught.


I looked at my man as the cops surround 'em
The police have apprehended the friend, and the singer is shocked by the sight of it.


A teen on the scene with no objective
The singer reflects on their actions, acknowledging that they had no clear purpose or goal when they went along with their friend's plan.


The American dream can be so deceptive
The artist comments on the false promises and illusions of the American dream, which can lead people down a path of criminal behavior or unethical conduct.


Now I see the flashing lights
The artist sees the police lights and understands the seriousness of the situation they are in.


There goes my future and my life
The artist's life and future are at risk due to their involvement in the criminal activity.


Now I've gotta do what's right
The singer realizes that they must take responsibility for their actions and make amends for the harm they have caused.


I stop the car and throw the keys
The artist takes action, stopping the car and throwing the keys out of the window to try and distance themselves from the crime.


Out of the window, sets me free
The singer hopes that by getting rid of the keys, they can avoid being implicated in the crime and escape punishment.


I throw the pistol in the back
The singer discards the gun, removing any proof of their involvement in the crime.


I throw him out of the car, I say,
The singer removes the friend from the car, distancing themselves from them and refusing to go down for the crime.


"You know me well,
The artist asserts their identity and character, insisting that their friend should understand their motives and actions.


I'm not goin' to jail
The artist refuses to be punished for something they did not do or should not be held accountable for.


I'm not paying your bail
The singer will not provide financial support for their friend, even if they are arrested and require bail.


Believe me when I say,
The singer appeals to their friend's trust and faith in them, hoping to convince them to let the situation go and move on.


They won't charge me for the crime"
The artist reiterates their innocence and their belief that they will not be held responsible for the crime that occurred.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: LONNIE LYNN, JOSEPH JONAS, KEVIN JONAS, NICHOLAS JONAS, RYAN LIESTMANS

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