Gift of Gab (born Tim Parker) was an American rapper, best known as the lea… Read Full Bio ↴Gift of Gab (born Tim Parker) was an American rapper, best known as the lead MC of the California hip-hop duo Blackalicious, as well as a member of Quannum Projects (along with Chief Xcel, DJ Shadow, Lyrics Born and Lateef). The name seemingly is taken from the personal quality one is said to attain upon kissing the Blarney Stone. This is also interpreted as someone who can talk the talk and is streetwise and can get through life by the way they speak. This would be associated with bargaining a deal etc.

After a series of Blackalicious projects, he also released a solo debut 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up in 2004. One of the album's songs 'Rat Race' from 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up was at one point frequently used on the Sky Sports show Soccer AM. In 2009, his second album Escape 2 Mars was released, followed by his third effort The Next Logical Progression in 2012.

Sometime after the release of his third album, Parker had suffered from kidney failure and was receiving dialysis multiple times a week. In January 2020, Parker received a kidney transplant. Parker died on June 18, 2021 of natural causes. His fourth album (and first posthumous album) Finding Inspiration Somehow was released three months after his passing, initially being recorded during the midst of his health troubles and completed before his death.

Evolution
The Gift Of Gab Lyrics

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It's Evolution Get up on
And come into the future of a reality living deep inside the mind, let's come on
It's Evolution Get up on
And come into to the future of a reality living deep inside the mind, and beyond
It's Evolution Get up on
And come into the future of a reality living deep inside the mind, and beyond
It's Evolution Get up on
The floor into the future of a reality living deep inside the mind Let's come on!

The verbal acrobatic comin' at you to make your body and spirit and mental status infatuated No saturated active created
A true and living verbal master related
To take it where a lot of rappers ain't able to take it
Painted the vision of what we painted on rhythms
Imagery fakin' inauthentic for dividends
THIS IS SACRED!
Breakneck speed of thought, adrenaline rushin', expanding
Sending vibrations into the hollowness of canyons
Open and Shower the blind and deaf as identity
Man, the planet needs healing, you focused on your credibility streetwise
"okay, we believe you know what?"
Where do we go from here? 4th Dimensional Rocket Ships Going Up Clever, sever the head of a rapper ready to predator, editor
Let it all get in your head and erupt, travelin' up, unraveling talents
And bust barriers Carriers of a power dreams are made of

Its Evolution, Get Up
Come back into a future of a reality living inside the mind, come on
Its Evolution, Get Up
Come back into a future of a reality living deep inside the mind, and beyond
Its Evolution, Get Up
We make the future come true, of reality living deep inside the mind, come on

The pen and the paper is the path that I'm makin'
imprints upon,the road of rhythm I'm travelin' deep within
The further in I begin to ascend upon the zone of infinite energy given to me, so channel, now the creator that's living in within is risen and living through me again
I'm pennin' this venomous sin in this, definitive inner vision of lyricism, Of when it's the beginning of the ending dissention
Now get the picture and send that shit into the millions, that came to witness exquisite visitors of a distant mystical discipline, inflicted, I'm so addicted to fishin' in wisdom of bliss; I'm a bliss fishermen
Riveting swift, grinning with wit, I did it again and again and again, In a minimum of ten trillion, illian, venibrillium, sentences inter-thrillin' em, Hittin' em legitimate bigger and wittier, intimate killin' it
Syllable senator, healin' your sinning and feeling the shift

Rock Rock Ya'll, Rock Rock Ya'll, Rock Rock Ya'll
Its Evolution, Get Up
Come back into a future of a reality living inside the mind, come on
Its Evolution, Get Up
Come back into a future of a reality living inside the mind, and beyond
Its Evolution, Get Up
We make the future come true, of reality living deep inside the mind, come on

Its Evolution
Come on

Overall Meaning

The song "Evolution" by The Gift Of Gab is a call to action for listeners to evolve and come into the future of a reality that is living deep inside their minds. The lyrics are about the power of language and the importance of staying true to oneself in a world where there is pressure to conform. The song encourages listeners to embrace their unique perspectives and speak their truths boldly, even if it means going against the status quo.

The song's first verse emphasizes the power of language to affect our mental and physical states. The Gift Of Gab uses verbal acrobatics to make listeners feel infatuated and alive, and encourages them to join him in exploring the depths of their own minds. The second verse calls out the inauthenticity of many rappers who are more concerned with making money than creating meaningful art. The lyrics emphasize the sacredness of music and the need to use it to heal and uplift the planet.

Overall, "Evolution" is a powerful song that celebrates the power of language, music, and individuality. It is a call to action for listeners to embrace their unique perspectives and use them to make a positive impact on the world.

Line by Line Meaning

It's Evolution Get up on
We're evolving, come join us

And come into the future of a reality living deep inside the mind, let's come on
Enter a new reality beyond what is visible, let's go

And come into to the future of a reality living deep inside the mind, and beyond
Step into a future beyond our current understanding of reality

The floor into the future of a reality living deep inside the mind Let's come on!
We're taking this to the next level, let's do it

The verbal acrobatic comin' at you to make your body and spirit and mental status infatuated No saturated active created
My words are meant to arouse you both physically and mentally in a fresh, exciting way

A true and living verbal master related
I am a skilled communicator

To take it where a lot of rappers ain't able to take it
I'm breaking new ground in hip hop

Painted the vision of what we painted on rhythms
The lyrics paint vivid imagery

Imagery fakin' inauthentic for dividends
Others are creating fake imagery for profit

THIS IS SACRED!
What we're doing is important and meaningful

Breakneck speed of thought, adrenaline rushin', expanding
The words are coming fast and powerful, expanding beyond what we thought possible

Sending vibrations into the hollowness of canyons
Our message is spreading far and wide

Open and Shower the blind and deaf as identity
Our message is inclusive and accepting of all

Man, the planet needs healing, you focused on your credibility streetwise
We need to focus on healing the world, not just building up our own reputation

"okay, we believe you know what?"
Others may be skeptical of our message

Where do we go from here? 4th Dimensional Rocket Ships Going Up
We are breaking through to a higher dimension and taking off to the stars

Clever, sever the head of a rapper ready to predator, editor
We are taking down fake rappers who are trying to capitalize on their work

Let it all get in your head and erupt, travelin' up, unraveling talents
Let our message inspire and unleash your creative abilities

And bust barriers Carriers of a power dreams are made of
Our words are powerful and can break down barriers and inspire greatness

The pen and the paper is the path that I'm makin' imprints upon, the road of rhythm I'm travelin' deep within
My creative expression is a journey that I am sharing through my writing

The further in I begin to ascend upon the zone of infinite energy given to me, so channel, now the creator that's living in within is risen and living through me again
The more I write, the more I am connected to a higher power that guides me

I'm pennin' this venomous sin in this, definitive inner vision of lyricism, Of when it's the beginning of the ending dissention
I am writing about negative aspects of the world through the lens of my own unique perspective

Now get the picture and send that shit into the millions, that came to witness exquisite visitors of a distant mystical discipline, inflicted, I'm so addicted to fishin' in wisdom of bliss; I'm a bliss fishermen
Share my message with the world, as we are creating something truly unique and special

Riveting swift, grinning with wit, I did it again and again and again, In a minimum of ten trillion, illian, venibrillium, sentences inter-thrillin' em, Hittin' em legitimate bigger and wittier, intimate killin' it
My words are clever, witty and original, and I am confident in them

Syllable senator, healin' your sinning and feeling the shift
My words have the power to heal and inspire

Rock Rock Ya'll, Rock Rock Ya'll, Rock Rock Ya'll
The beat goes on, let's keep it moving

We make the future come true, of reality living deep inside the mind, come on
We are creating the future through our imaginations and visions

Its Evolution
We are evolving

Come on
Let's go

Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACOB DUTTON, TIM PARKER

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