Evolve

5 Seconds of Summer

Lyrics

[Verse] Angel above me, you been callin' me a lowlife You take my money and you spend it on a power trip You keep on sayin' that I gotta get my soul right You wanna hold me, but I gotta get a grip
[Refrain] But I wanna have fun I wanna get high I wanna get drunk When you gonna grow up? I wanna do drugs I wanna make love I wanna get fucked When you gonna grow up? Get a pink limousine Crème de la crème You know what I mean I know you can make me A man from a monkey
[Pre-Chorus] So you're movin' on (So you're movin' on) But I'm beggin' you to (But I'm beggin' you to) Wait for me (Wait for me) Wait for me (Wait for me) On the other side (On the othеr side) When the honеy hits you (When the honey hits you) Wait for me (Wait for me) Wait for me (Wait for me) Wait for me (Goddamn)
[Chorus] I know that I lost all, lost all control I know that I got to, I got to evolve I know that I lost all, lost all control To lo-lo-lo-lo-love you, I got to evolve
[Verse] Don't get me wrong, I know it's hard to love me 'Round and around, an emotional junkie Chill, baby, chill, I'm just late to the party I know you can make me a man from a monkey
[Refrain] But I wanna have fun I wanna get high I wanna get drunk When you gonna grow up? I wanna do drugs I wanna make love I wanna get fucked You're gonna throw up Out for a week Freak energy You know what I mean I know you can make me A man from a monkey
[Pre-Chorus] So you're movin' on (So you're movin' on) But I'm beggin' you to (But I'm beggin' you to) Wait for me (Wait for me) Wait for me (Wait for me) On the other side (On the other side) When the honey hits you (When the honey hits you) Wait for me (Wait for me) Wait for me (Wait for me) Wait for me (Goddamn)
[Chorus] I know that I lost all, lost all control I know that I got to, I got to evolve I know that I lost all, lost all control To lo-lo-lo-lo-love you, I got to evolve
[Post-Chorus] Evolve Evolve, ah, ah To lo-lo-lo-lo-love you, I got to evolve
[Interlude] During development, girls' brains tend to mature about one to two years earlier than boys' This may be due to earlier myelination, which can occur two to three years sooner in girls As a result, it is considered that girls are more, are ready to learn earlier than boys
[Chorus] I know that I lost all, lost all control I know that I got to, I got to evolve I know that I lost all, lost all control To lo-lo-lo-lo-love you, I got to evolve

About the Song

"Evolve" is an energetic and rebellious track by 5 Seconds of Summer from their EP EVERYONE'S A STAR!. The song captures the tension of transitional phases in life, blending upbeat pop-rock instrumentation with lyrics that grapple with the reluctance to mature. Co-written with Jason Evigan, it fits perfectly into the band's modern alternative pop evolution.

The production is vibrant and punchy, featuring driving drums and bright synths that contrast with the somewhat self-destructive lyrics, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience.

Meaning

Lyrically, "Evolve" is a conversation between two conflicting desires: the urge to stay wild and the pressure to grow up. The narrator is aware of their immaturity but feels compelled to resist the stability their partner offers.

  • Resistance to Maturity: The recurring refrain "I wanna have fun, I wanna get high... When you gonna grow up?" highlights the central conflict. The narrator prioritizes hedonism over the responsibility demanded by their partner.
  • Evolution as a Requirement: The chorus acknowledges the ultimate truth: "To love you, I got to evolve." It admits that maintaining the relationship requires personal growth, turning "evolution" into a prerequisite for love.
  • Darwinian Metaphor: The line "make me a man from a monkey" uses evolutionary imagery to describe the process of civilizing oneself, suggesting the narrator currently feels primal or unrefined compared to their partner.