Evolution
Exploring Human Evolution
Lyrics
We can travel to the planets
We, as a society, have advanced technologically and can explore distant planets.
Drive a mile through solid granite
Highlighting our ability to overcome tough obstacles, using the metaphor of driving through solid granite.
Thrive in all extremes of weather
Emphasizing resilience in facing various challenges, including extreme weather conditions.
But we cannot live together
Despite our progress, the challenge of living together harmoniously remains.
We have pondered our existence
We've contemplated our existence and observed celestial phenomena like comets.
Tracked the comets in the distance
Referencing scientific exploration and tracking distant cosmic events.
But we're overcome with blindness
Despite our knowledge, we are blinded by acts of kindness, suggesting human fallibility.
By an act of human kindness
Human kindness can sometimes lead to blindness or ignorance.
We have ventured where
We've explored uncharted territories.
None have gone before us
Referencing pioneering efforts and venturing into unknown realms.
But in matters fundamental
Despite technological advancements, fundamental issues persist.
We are patterned on an old design
Suggesting that our basic nature follows an ancient pattern.
Welcome back Tyrannosaurus
Playfully welcoming the idea of ancient creatures like Tyrannosaurus rex.
Evolution is a state of mind
Evolution is portrayed as a mindset, a way of thinking.
We have filled the halls of science
We've accumulated knowledge in the field of science, represented by giant bones.
With the bones of mighty giants
Reference to discovering and preserving the remains of ancient creatures.
They'd all been there for generations
These discoveries have been part of our history for generations.
Buried under our foundations
Foundational aspects of society are built upon these ancient discoveries.
It's a page right out of history
Describing the present as a page in history with many mysteries yet to be unraveled.
Everything is still a mystery
Despite our progress, much remains unknown.
All except for one distinction
Except for one significant difference, the ability to prevent our own extinction.
We can stop our own extinction
Highlighting human agency in preventing self-destruction.
We have set ourselves apart
We've distinguished ourselves from the past.
From all that's gone before us
Despite progress, fundamental issues persist, echoing earlier sentiments.
But in matters fundamental
Reiterating that our basic nature follows an old design.
We are victims of an old design
We are victims of our inherent nature, mirroring the earlier idea.
Here's your chance Tyrannosaurus
Playfully addressing Tyrannosaurus rex again, offering a chance for improvement.
Maybe we can get it right this time
Suggesting an opportunity for humanity to get things right this time.
Grab a club and join the chorus
Inviting everyone to join the effort, reinforcing the idea that evolution is a mindset.
Evolution is a state of mind
Reiterating that evolution is not just a biological process but a state of mind.
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