The writing of ‘Evil’ evolved from the sinister opening guitar riff and became a song about the pitfalls of not realizing your full potential. Everyone has dreams and ambitions that fall by the wayside as life plays out, but who wants to face that reality? The verses play into the idea of disorientation, both musically and lyrically, with a riff that feels hard to pin down. Then comes the explosive clarity of the chorus; the moment you admit you’ve become a version of yourself you never wanted to be. That’s the kind of ‘evil’ the song addresses, the creeping kind that can be experienced by anyone in a dead-end job, stale relationship or cycle of bad habits. “The main chorus hook ‘I don’t remember’ is intentionally ambiguous,” says lead guitarist Greg Simmonds. “Do you really not remember who you wanted to be? Or are you just telling yourself that?” Dawning realization can always slip back into denial. But despite its ominous message, the song remains a favorite for live performances due to its massive musical crescendo and rip-roaring vocals. At its core it’s still a rock song you can’t help but sing along to.
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