Do the Evolution

Pearl Jam

About Do the Evolution

"Do the Evolution" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. Featuring lyrics written by vocalist Eddie Vedder and music written by guitarist Stone Gossard, "Do the Evolution" is the seventh track on the band's fifth studio album, Yield (1998). Despite the lack of a commercial single release, the song managed to reach number 33 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The song was included on Pearl Jam's 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003).  


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2000
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Woo
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

I'm at piece, I'm the man
Buying stocks on the day of the crash
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

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

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
Do the evolution
Come on, come on, come on

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Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included Eddie Vedder (vocals), Stone Gossard (guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), and Mike McCready (guitar). The band's current drummer is Matt Cameron, also of Soundgarden, who has been with the band since 1998. more »

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Written by: Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Do the Evolution" is a song by the American rock band Pearl Jam. It was released on their fifth studio album "Yield," which came out in February 1998.
Song Recognition
The song was not released as a single, yet it managed to reach number 33 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Lyrics and Message
Written by band members Eddie Vedder and Stone Gossard, "Do the Evolution" is widely regarded to critique humanity's negative impact on the environment, along with emphasizing the perpetual cycle of war and violence throughout human history.
Music Video
The music video for "Do the Evolution," directed by Todd McFarlane, was the first the band had made in six years. The video received heavy airtime on MTV and was nominated for a Best Hard Rock Performance Grammy Award in 1999.
Artistic Collaboration
McFarlane, who came to fame as a comic book artist and co-creator of the character 'Spawn,' collaborated with animator Kevin Altieri, known for his direction on "Batman: The Animated Series," to create the video's distinct animation style.
Popularity
Despite not being a single, "Do the Evolution" remains one of Pearl Jam's most popular songs among fans. It is a staple of the band's live performances.
Origin
The title "Do the Evolution" originated from a catchphrase that Stone Gossard used during recording sessions.
Run Time
The run time of the song is 3:54, which makes it one of Pearl Jam's shorter songs.
Music Style
The song showcases the band’s harder rock and punk influences, particularly drawing stylistic comparisons to the illustrious punk band The Stooges.
Theme and Imagery
The lyrical imagery references the dawn of humanity ("I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher"), religious icons, war, and modern luxuries, all to highlight the destructive nature of mankind's evolution.

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