Highly Evolved
The Vines
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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 Highly Evolved Highly Evolved Highly Evolved Highly Evolved I don't feel low Highly Evolved
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15 facts about this song
Band Formation"Highly Evolved" is a song by the Australian rock band 'The Vines'. The band was formed in Sydney in 1994.
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Album and Release DetailsIt is the title track from their first album, "Highly Evolved", which was released in July 2002.
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Song DurationAt only 1:53, "Highly Evolved" is one of the shortest songs on the album.
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Billboard PerformanceIt peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in the United States.
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UK Singles Chart"Highly Evolved" reached number 50 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song lyrics are about feeling incomplete or not realising one's full potential.
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Songwriters"Highly Evolved" was written by Craig Nicholls, the lead vocalist of 'The Vines'.
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Vinyl ReleaseThe song was also released as a 7" vinyl single.
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Nirvana ComparisonThe track was compared to the early work of Nirvana by some critics for its grunge influence and high energy.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Highly Evolved" features the band performing in a white room filled with flying black feathers.
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Rolling Stone Magazine"Highly Evolved" was recognized by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the top 100 songs of the decade in 2003.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been regularly played in the band's live performances since its release.
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Reception"Highly Evolved" was praised for its catchy rhythm, raw sound, and the thrilling, incendiary guitar work by Craig Nicholls.
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International AppealBesides its success in Australia, the song also gained fan bases in the United States and the United Kingdom, helping to establish The Vines as an internationally recognised band.
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Rock Band Game"Highly Evolved" was included in the music video game Rock Band 3 as downloadable content.
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