Quicksand
Incubus污 Lyrics
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Now the monster is awake
It won't
Rest until there's nothing left
Maybe ever and none
I forget about the pain
Someone bending light comes along
Some people fall in love and touch the sky
Some people fall in love and find quicksand
I hover somewhere in between I swear
I can't make up my mind
The lyrics of "Quicksand" by Incubus reflect the internal struggle of the lead vocalist, Brandon Boyd, as he tries to make sense of his position between love and fear. The song begins with the metaphor of a monster, which represents the fear that is preventing Boyd from moving forward in his life. The monster is now awake and won't rest until there's nothing left, indicating that the fear is overwhelming and in control.
However, the chorus suggests that love can alleviate this fear, as some people are able to fall in love and touch the sky. Boyd acknowledges that he is not one of those people but instead hovers somewhere in between love and fear, unable to make up his mind. The lyrics use the metaphor of quicksand to describe this in-between state, where Boyd feels himself sinking but is unable to move in any direction.
The bridge of the song introduces the idea of forgetting about the pain and finding someone who can "bend light," a metaphor for someone who can bring clarity and perspective to Boyd's life. The flowers leaning towards the sun symbolize the possibility of growth and renewal if Boyd is able to overcome his fear and choose love.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay
I am ready to start discussing something.
Now the monster is awake
A difficult situation has presented itself and it needs to be dealt with.
It won't Rest until there's nothing left
This situation is persistent and it will not stop until it has completely run its course.
Maybe ever and none
It could happen, or it could not happen, but it's uncertain at this point.
I forget about the pain
I am distracted from my personal struggles by something outside of myself.
Someone bending light comes along
A new perspective is introduced that challenges my previously held beliefs or assumptions.
The flowers lean towards the sun
Life naturally gravitates towards positivity and growth.
Some people fall in love and touch the sky
Some experience intense happiness and fulfillment in relationships.
Some people fall in love and find quicksand
Some relationships can quickly become complicated and difficult to navigate.
I hover somewhere in between I swear
I am unsure and indecisive about my own relationship experiences.
I can't make up my mind
I struggle to commit to one particular perspective or experience because I am torn between multiple options.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON JANE, KEVIN KADISH, KEVIN PAUL KADISH, SABELLE BREER
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