"Highly Evolved" is the opening track and first single from The Vines' debu… Read Full Bio ↴"Highly Evolved" is the opening track and first single from The Vines' debut album of the same name (Highly Evolved). The song was written by Craig Nicholls. Clocking in at slightly over 90 seconds, Highly Evolved is the Vines' third shortest song (after Gross Out from their third album, Vision Valley, and Jamola from their fourth album Melodia). The track's primary melody consists of four chords in E minor. It begins with a tribal beat, with bassist Patrick Matthews muting his notes slightly and Nicholls singing in a cool and collected manner. When the chorus comes in, the vocals become more abrasive, with Nicholls snarling like Johnny Rotten or Liam Gallagher. In the second verse, the vocals are overdubbed with Nicholls on two tracks: one similar to the first verse, and the second shifted up an octave. After the guitar solo, more guitar tracks are introduced before the song descends to just the drums before the final "highly evolved" lyric.

Highly Evolved
The Vines Lyrics

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I'm feelin' happy
So highly evolved
My time's a riddle that'll never be solved
Dreamin' for somethin'
Reachin' for somethin'
Just waitin' for the sun to carry me in

If you feel low

You can buy love
From a pay phone
I don't feel low

My brother Bill
He work for the market
Life is an arrow now and he is the target
Dreamin' for somethin'
Reachin' for somethin'
Just waitin' for the sun to carry me in

If you feel low
You can buy blow
From a pay phone
I don't feel low

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I don't feel low

Highly Evolved

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Vines's song "Highly Evolved" suggest that the singer is feeling happy and evolved, but they still have a sense of mystery about their own existence. They describe their time as a "riddle that'll never be solved," indicating that they are comfortable with the unknown and the uncertainties of life. The singer is longing for something, reaching for something that is just out of reach, and waiting for the sun to guide them towards it. The sun is often associated with warmth, light, and growth, and the singer may be looking for guidance and direction in their life.

The chorus of the song offers an interesting contrast to the rest of the lyrics. The singer suggests that if you're feeling low, you can buy love or blow from a payphone. The use of the word "payphone" is particularly interesting because it's an older technology that is not as commonly used today. The idea of buying love or blow is also quite ambiguous and could have different interpretations for different listeners. The singer then reiterates that they don't feel low, indicating that they are not in need of these external substances to make them feel better.

The second verse introduces the singer's brother, Bill, who works in the market. Life is described as an arrow, with Bill being the target. This imagery suggests that Bill is feeling the pressures of life and is a target for its challenges. The singer again expresses their longing and waiting for something, but they remain content in their evolved state. The repetition of the phrase "dreamin' for somethin', reachin' for somethin'" underscores the importance of this idea in the song.

Overall, "Highly Evolved" is a song about a speaker who is content in their evolved state but is still looking for something more. They are comfortable with uncertainty and the mysteries of life, and they advise those who feel low that they can buy love or blow from a payphone. The song's repeating melody and simple structure allow the lyrics to shine and make a statement, highlighting the band's talent for creating powerful yet straightforward songs.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm feelin' happy
I am currently in a positive and content state

So highly evolved
I have reached a heightened level of emotional and spiritual development

My time's a riddle that'll never be solved
My existence is an enigma that may never be fully understood or explained

Dreamin' for somethin', reachin' for somethin', just waitin' for the sun to carry me in
I am pursuing my goals and aspirations while waiting patiently for my moment of success and fulfillment to arrive

If you feel low, you can buy love from a pay phone. I don't feel low
If one is feeling down or unhappy, they may try to seek validation or love from external sources. However, I am not in this state and do not need to resort to this behavior

My brother Bill, he works for the market. Life is an arrow now and he is the target
My sibling is employed in the economy, but life can be unpredictable and pose challenges that must be faced head on

Highly Evolved
I have undergone significant personal growth and development

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Written by: NICHOLLS

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