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the Evolutionaries are a musical group that prefer a mixture of electronic and acoustic music. Their latest release, The Last World (2014), is rock, metal, industrial, punk, and noise joined together in a gritty foray into rock 'n roll from a worm hole --- It is the sound of outer space garage rock played upon a lonely asteroid.
the Evolutionaries became "internet famous" in 2006 when their song Slave was included on the sound track of Dead Rising - an xbox 360 game in which one slays as many zombies as possible. As a result of that inclusion they have continued to enjoy steady plays on You Tube and across the web.
Similar sounding, well-known artists include Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Mindless Self Indulgence, Error, and White Zombie.
Discography
Normalized - 2004
Exoskeleton - 2005
Killed by Computers - 2007
The Shape of the Exterior - 2007
The Last World - 2014
Singles
Can You Survive - 2008
We Do Not Fear the Coming Dark - 2009
Deeper Than You've Ever Known (remaster) - 2013
Sickness - 2013
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Year Formed: 2004
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The Evolutionaries Lyrics
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I won't waste mine in spite
Distraught and gone blind,
I'm drained of all my fight
I won't move where you tell me,
If I smile it's obligatory,
I'm not your's,
I'm a slave to the misery
I won't move where you tell me,
If I smile it's obligatory,
I'm not your's,
I never will be,
I'm a slave to the misery
I don't know you but I'll,
Change you if you let me,
By my left hand you will die,
And by the right you'll come alive
Drink my blood
Eat my flesh
Take your love out on me,
Bondage is what I know best.
I won't move where you tell me,
If I smile it's obligatory,
I'm not your's,
I never will be,
I'm a slave to the misery
I won't move where you tell me,
If I smile it's obligatory,
I'm not your's,
I never will be,
I'm a slave to the misery
I won't move where you tell me,
If I smile it's obligatory,
I'm not your's,
I never will be,
I'm a slave to the misery
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I'm a slave to the misery
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I'm a slave to the misery.
The Evolutionaries' "Slave" is a song about rejecting societal norms and refusing to be tied down by anyone else's expectations. The lyrics speak to the idea that life is short and one's time shouldn't be wasted on things that bring them down, but rather should be spent doing what makes them happy. The singer in the song is tired and hopeless, drained of all their fight, but still defiant in their own way.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the line "I won't move where you tell me," which reflects their determination to live life on their own terms, and not be dictated by others' expectations. They are a slave to their own misery, but refuse to be a slave to anything else.
The lines "Drink my blood, eat my flesh, take your love out on me, bondage is what I know best" are provocative and suggest that the singer is open to pain and suffering, but only on their own terms.
Overall, "Slave" is a rebellious anthem that celebrates individuality and defiance in the face of societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
If I've only got one life.
I value my life enough to not waste it.
I won't waste mine in spite
I won't let anyone else's negativity consume me.
Distraught and gone blind,
I am blinded by the pain and chaos surrounding me.
I'm drained of all my fight
I've lost all my motivation to resist the negativity.
I won't move where you tell me,
I refuse to be controlled by anyone else's direction.
If I smile it's obligatory,
I feel pressured to fake happiness despite my true emotions.
I'm not your's,
I do not belong to anyone else's ownership or control.
I never will be,
I will always remain independent and free-thinking.
I'm a slave to the misery
Despite my independence, I am still trapped in negative emotions.
I don't know you but I'll,
I am willing to try to change those who bring negativity into my life.
Change you if you let me,
I believe change is possible if the other person is willing to cooperate.
By my left hand you will die,
I am capable of bringing destruction to those who refuse to change.
And by the right you'll come alive
However, I am also capable of helping people grow and develop positively.
Drink my blood
I am willing to sacrifice for others.
Eat my flesh
I am willing to put others before myself.
Take your love out on me,
I am willing to absorb negativity for the sake of others.
Bondage is what I know best.
I am accustomed to being trapped in negative situations or relationships.
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I am fiercely independent and will not be controlled by others.
I'm a slave to the misery
Despite my independence, I am still trapped in negative emotions.
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I am fiercely independent and will not be controlled by others.
I'm a slave to the misery
Despite my independence, I am still trapped in negative emotions.
I'm not your's, I never will be,
I am fiercely independent and will not be controlled by others.
I'm a slave to the misery
Despite my independence, I am still trapped in negative emotions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SCOTT JONATHON KINGMAN, CAMERON WALLACE MC KENZIE, ANDREW DONALD MCLEAN, MICHAEL JAMES VALLANCE, CRAIG DOUGLAS WAUGH
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