Megalomaniac
Incubus污 Lyrics
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You permeate my screen, its' unkind but
If I met you in a scissor fight
I'd cut off both your wings on principle alone
On principle alone
Hey megalomaniac
You're no Jesus
Special, as you know yourself
Baby, just step down, step down
If I were your appendages
I'd hold open your eyes
So you would see
That all of us are heaven sent
There was never meant to be only one
To be only one
Hey megalomaniac
You're no Jesus
Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis
Special, as you know yourself
Baby, just step down, step down
Yeah
You're no Jesus
You're no Elvis
You're no answer
Hey megalomaniac
You're no Jesus
Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis
Special, as you know yourself
Just step down
The song "Megalomaniac" by Incubus is a commentary on the arrogance and self-importance of those in positions of power. The lyrics suggest that those who consider themselves superior to others are not special or unique, and are ultimately no match for the natural order of things. The opening lines reference the way in which media personalities and celebrities can dominate our consciousness through radio and TV, creating an intense and often overwhelming sense of familiarity. Despite this, the singer claims that they would have no hesitation in taking a stand against such a figure, even if it meant injuring them.
Moving into the main section of the song, the lyrics compare the person in question to Jesus and Elvis, two iconic figures who are often portrayed as larger-than-life. The singer suggests that this person is not on the same level, and that their inflated ego is misguided. They are urged to "step down" and abandon their claims to superiority. The closing lines suggest that there is no easy answer to the problems of the world, and that we must be wary of those who present themselves as having all the solutions.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear you on the radio
I come across your voice on radio waves
You permeate my screen, its' unkind but
You force your way onto my screen, even if it's unpleasant
If I met you in a scissor fight
I'd cut off both your wings on principle alone
On principle alone
If we were to face off, I'd take away what makes you feel superior, purely out of the principle of standing up against your arrogance
Hey megalomaniac
You're no Jesus
Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis
Special, as you know yourself
Baby, just step down, step down
You're self-centered and delusional to think you're above all, but in reality, you're nothing like the savior or icon that you imagine yourself to be, so it's best if you come back down to reality
If I were your appendages
I'd hold open your eyes
So you would see
That all of us are heaven sent
There was never meant to be only one
To be only one
I wish I could be a part of you and show you the truth, that every person on earth is special and has unique qualities, none meant to be superior or the only one
Yeah
You're no Jesus
You're no Elvis
You're no answer
You're far from being a savior, or even an influential idol, as you offer no solution or answers to the problems of the world
Hey megalomaniac
You're no Jesus
Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis
Special, as you know yourself
Just step down
I'm reminding you again of how delusional you are and that it's time to come back to reality and stop considering yourself so special and above all others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN KENNEY, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, CHRISTOPHER E KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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