Sweet song about evolution and love

"How we met" is a pretty common theme for love songs. This one, by song-a-day musician Jonathan Mann, just takes the concept back a bit further in time—staring in amazement and wonder at the bacteria, early mammals and proto-humans that all led up to the birth of that special person. I'll admit it, I teared up a little. (Even if the lyrics are a bit heavily weighted toward humans, contrary to the actual amount of time we've been around. /pedant moment)

Side note: Jonathan Mann is looking for animators to help bring "Baby, It All Led to You" to life. If you've got skillz/ideas, email him.

Image courtesy Flickr user Joelshine_mk2, via cc

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Anonymous

I love it! Thanks a lot!!
pjcamp

Been Done.

It’s a Long Way From Amphioxus (Sam Hinton)
Justin

On a related – but less Dylan-esque note

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6evjRH_Gees
mstommen

Brought a tear to my eye also. The realization of all that has come before us to brign me that special person I call my wife.
Anonymous

Beautiful.
Anonymous

Very nice, and also very Bob Dylan-esque.