There are multiple artists called Incognito:

1. An acid jazz project… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Incognito:

1. An acid jazz project by Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick with deep roots in the 1970's jazz/funk/fusion world (active from 1979 to present) See below 1. for their discography.

2. A smooth jazz online group from Tupelo Records / IODA. No other information found about this unregistered band ("Buy at Insound" link is broken). They released similar or exactly the same title tunes/logo as the other Incognito above. (See below for details)

3. A Rock/Pop band who released album Four (2007) from Aero Music

4. A blues rock band from Vancouver. Album releases include Blues Alive! (1995) and Bitter Sweet (1999).

Rob Montgomery has been a major player in the Vancouver Music Scene for many years, and has just released his 2nd Solo Album: Rob Montgomery and Friends "Guitar Stories: featuring 12 original songs, and line-up of very special guests: Alita Dupray, Amanda Dean, Nadine States, Darcy Hepner, Ken Emerson, Steve Werbicki and more. The Album consists of original material that Rob wrote in a way he pays tribute to all of his guitar influences, and styles that have followed him through a long successful music career. Rob has also played a big part in Vancouver as a Musical Director for INCOGNITO, LADIES SING the BLUES, SWEET HOME CHICAGO, NO QUARTER, BLUES in the CITY Concert Series, The Yale Hotel, and many more. This Album brings together a lot of these musicians, with Rob Montgomery's "Guitar Stories" concept and visits a Celebration of Music with some of the finest talent on the planet. 2017 has started off with this great new project, and we hope you enjoy it!

INCOGNITO continues to be one of Vancouver's Premiere Rock'n Soul Party featuring some of this city's top session pro's, and are huge hit in the corporate market in Vancouver. Featuring Nadine Staes, Rob Montgomery, Steve Werbicki, Dave Barton and Darrell Mayes

Facebook: Incognito Band
Sonicbids: Rob Montgomery & Nadine States and INCOGNITO

5. A drum & bass producer/DJ from Nelson, New Zealand.

6. A UK drill rapper (also known as SK), associated with the UK drill group Moscow17.

Incognito are a British band, widely regarded as one of the key members of the acid jazz movement. Their first album, Jazz Funk, was released in 1981, with 13 further albums following, the last of which, Transatlantic RPM, was released in July 2010.
Throughout the band's history, it has been led and driven by composer, producer, guitarist and singer Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick. Other notable guest singers are Leon Ware, Chaka Khan, Mario Biondi, Maysa, Jocelyn Brown and Carleen Anderson.

The band has had intermittent success in the singles charts, with their breakthrough hit a version of the Ronnie Laws tune "Always There", featuring Jocelyn Brown. They have also been a favourite of various re-mixers, including Masters At Work, David Morales, Roger Sanchez and Jazzanova, and have released three albums consisting almost entirely of remixes.
Official Site http://www.incognito.org.uk
Albums - see Incognito Releases
* 1981 Jazz Funk
* 1991 Inside Life
* 1992 Tribes, Vibes And Scribes
* 1993 Positivity
* 1995 100° and Rising
(* 1995 100ﾟ And Rising +1)
* 1996 Beneath The Surface
* 1999 No Time Like The Future
* 2001 Life, Stranger Than Fiction
* 2003 Who Needs Love
* 2004 Adventures in Black Sunshine
* 2005 Eleven
* 2006 Bees + Things + Flowers
* 2008 Tales From The Beach
* 2010 Transatlantic RPM

Popular songs
* Everyday
* Roots
* Talkin' Loud

2. Not only this Smooth Jazz band shares same band name, they have a song called "Millenium"(2006) that is exactly same title (intentionally misspelled) as the other Incognito's (Jazz Funk) song on their album "100° and Rising"(1995), plus the logo resembles in font. The title "Every Day"(2006) on the album Street Smarts exactly alike in titles (when read) with the other Incognito's famous tune "Everyday"(1995). They are often tagged totec radio. Also mis-tagged by fans as bluey where there's no link to Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick himself. r00ts & t4lk1n l0ud tags also used, that could mislead fans to the Bluey's famous tunes like "Roots" & "Talkin' Loud".
Most of the album below are about 30 minutes short and they all released by Tupelo Records There are 3 more albums released by this band(Tupelo Records)
* 2005 Make Or Break
* 2006 Millenium
* 2006 Street Smarts
* 2008 Only the Truth

Gotta
Incognito Lyrics

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Uh huh, oh yeah, Mmmmmmmm yeah
I need some rest from all the stress,
A…quiet repose…oh yeah
Come wipe my tears and ease my fears,
And…bring me some hope…oh yeah

Please sit beside me,
Might need you to guide me,

Got my own light inside me,
It's just dim right now

I just don't remember how to smile,
Been feelin' this way for a while
Oooo child

And the small steps seem like miles
And everything just seems so final
Like before I start I'm finished,
No dreams, no wishes
Always coming in last
But the hope still holds fast
So I'm looking for that North star, that sunshine, that full moon's light
To lead me through these cloudy days, these dark nights
And I gotta hold tight
So…can you be that open heart, that shoulder that friend?
Would you be that open heart, that shoulder that friend?
Gotta see this to the end,
Gotta see my light again,
Gotta…gotta…yeah

(Hook)

Please sit beside me,
Might need you to guide me,
Got my own light inside me,
But this ole' world just brings me down

Think I just can't remember how to smile,
And I been feelin' this way for a while
Oooo child

So can you be that open heart, that shoulder that friend?
Will you be that open heart, that shoulder that friend?

Gotta see this to the end,
Gotta see my light again,

Gotta…gotta…yeah
Gotta…gotta…yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Gotta" by Incognito is a soulful ballad that speaks about the need for comfort and support during times of trouble. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer expresses a desire for some much-needed rest from the stresses of life. The lyrics "I need some rest from all the stress, a quiet repose," show us that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and needs a break from the constant pressures of day-to-day life.

As the song progresses, the singer makes a request for someone to sit beside them and offer guidance through their difficult times. The lyrics "Please sit beside me, might need you to guide me, got my own light inside me, it's just dim right now" show us that the singer acknowledges that they have the strength to overcome their troubles, but they need someone to help them find their way back to a more positive and hopeful state of mind.

The chorus of the song repeats the same request for someone to be an "open heart, that shoulder, that friend" - someone who can offer a listening ear and a comforting presence during times of need. The lyrics "Gotta see this to the end, gotta see my light again, gotta...gotta...yeah" reveal that the singer is determined to overcome their struggles and find their way back to a state of happiness and well-being.

Overall, "Gotta" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal need for comfort and support during difficult times. The message is one of hope and resilience, reminding us that no matter how challenging life may become, there is always someone who can offer a helping hand and guide us through the darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh huh, oh yeah, Mmmmmmmm yeah
Expressing an affirmative in response to having the need of some rest from all the stress

I need some rest from all the stress,
Feeling the need of peace and relaxation from the daily pressure

A…quiet repose…oh yeah
Craving for a tranquil and leisurely time away from the chaos of life

Come wipe my tears and ease my fears,
Desiring someone to comfort and console to relieve the distress and panic

And…bring me some hope…oh yeah
Hopelessly searching for some positivity to energize the spirit and lift the gloominess away with encouragement.

Please sit beside me,
Requesting someone's presence to accompany and support through the rough phase of life

Might need you to guide me,
Sometimes requiring assistance from loved ones, to get through the obstacles of life.

Got my own light inside me,
Despite feeling lost and powerless, having self-confidence and belief that could lead out of the dark.

It's just dim right now
Feeling the light within is weak and faint at the moment, wanting to find that spark again.

I just don't remember how to smile,
Being unhappy and depressed to the point of losing the ability to express happiness through a smile.

Been feelin' this way for a while
Feeling the negativity and despondency for an extended period without any hope of breaking the routine.

And the small steps seem like miles
Feeling like making progress towards change or any positive advancement in life is like an unachievable target.

And everything just seems so final
Viewing the present with a fixed end result, even though it's uncertain, closed minded with no other outcome.

Like before I start I'm finished,
Dooming oneself with a lack of motivation and false sense of impending doom, giving up before even starting

No dreams, no wishes
Feeling like all the aspirations and desires are pointless and unattainable, thereby losing the hope for a better future.

Always coming in last
Feeling the constant on the losing end of life and drawing the short straw of fate.

But the hope still holds fast
Holding tightly onto the little shred of hope to help pull through the situation.

So I'm looking for that North star, that sunshine, that full moon's light
Searching for any source of inspiration and guidance to illuminate the way towards a better future in life.

To lead me through these cloudy days, these dark nights
Any guiding light to navigate through the hard times and make it through the stormy days.

And I gotta hold tight
Maintaining hope and power through the turbulence.

So…can you be that open heart, that shoulder that friend?
Asking for emotional support, care and friendship from someone.

Would you be that open heart, that shoulder that friend?
Urging someone to extend their support in times of need.

Gotta see this to the end,
Determined to go through the difficulties and emerge victoriously in life.

Gotta see my light again,
Touring hard to rediscover the lost spark and light of life again.

Gotta…gotta…yeah
A sense of enormous will to persevere despite the hardships.

(Hook)
A repeating chorus that serves as a reminder of the difficulties that the singer is trying to overcome.

But this ole' world just brings me down
The world is perceived as a source of negativity that often acts as an obstacle in progress.

Will you be that open heart, that shoulder that friend?
Requesting for unwavering support in times of need, from someone.

Gotta see this to the end,
A determination to go through the hardships and persist till the ultimate goal is achieved.

Gotta see my light again,
A strong desire to rekindle the light inside again, and break-free from the darkness.

Gotta…gotta…yeah
A drive to push through this obstacle and emerge the victor. The utilization of strength and determination to persist and overcome the difficulties.

Gotta…gotta…yeah
A repetition of the previous line, as a reminder to the self to keep persisting.

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