Incubus is a five-man al… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
Incubus is a five-man alternative rock band formed in 1991, based in Calabasas, California. Members include Brandon Boyd (vocals and percussion), Mike Einziger (guitar), Ben Kenney (bass), Jose Pasillas II (drums) and DJ Chris Kilmore (turntables). Former members of the band include Gavin Koppel (a.k.a. DJ Lyfe) (turntables) and Alex Katunich (a.k.a. Dirk Lance) (bass). The band's name may seem a peculiar choice to fans, as an incubus is a type of demon that, in mythological lore, comes in the night and has sex with women while they are sleeping; it seduces them in their dreams The story behind the name is that the band needed to think of a name hours before their first show and, after a few failed choices, Mike looked in a dictionary and chose "Incubus" almost at random. Mike says that the name was chosen because it sounded silly; Brandon holds that it was chosen because they were teenagers and the definition had the word "sex" in it. "We really didn't want to rape women in their sleep. But, we were fifteen and it seemed harmless to us then, and we never changed it," says the band.
Incubus has received both critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching multi-platinum sales, as well as releasing several successful singles. The band earned mainstream recognition with the release of their 1999 album Make Yourself. In 2001, Incubus became even more successful with the single "Drive" and their follow-up album Morning View. Their sixth studio album, Light Grenades, debuted at No. 1 in 2006 and has received Gold certification in the U.S. Incubus released their first greatest hits album Monuments and Melodies in June 2009, accompanied by a tour of the United States, Japan and Canada. The band's most recent album, 8, was released on April 21st, 2017.
2. A death/thrash metal band from Metairie, Louisiana. The band was made up of Francis Howard (guitar/vocals), Moyses Howard (drums), Andre Luiz (bass), and Luiz Carlos (guitar). The two Howard brothers are actually from Brazil, and immigrated to Louisiana. This Incubus has released one demo, and two albums, with one album being remastered and re-released with a different track listing. This band has changed their name to Opprobrium.
3. A death/thrash metal band from Georgia who released one demo in 1987. The drummer, Mike Browning, went on to Morbid Angel and later Nocturnus fame.
4. A thrash metal band from São Paulo, Brazil that released 2 demos in 1986 and 1988.
5. A thrash metal band from João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
6. A New Wave of British Heavy Metal band that released a full-length album "To the Devil a Daughter" in 1984. Still a favorite among NWOBHM fans.
7. A death/thrash metal band from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Released a demo "Sinful Dreams" in 1987. Changed their name to Spectral Birth in 1988.
8. A Techno/Rave combo.
11 a.m
Incubus Lyrics
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The garbage truck beeps as it backs up
And I start my day thinking about what I've thrown away.
Could I push rewind?
The credits traverse signifying the end but I missed the best part.
Could we please go back to start?
Forgive my indecision
But then again, a day will come when I want off that ride.
Eleven a.m.,
By now you would think that I would be up
But my bedsheets shade the heat of choices I've made.
And what did I find?
I never thought I could want someone so much
'Cause now you're not here and I'm knee deep in
That old fear.
Forgive my indecision... I am only a man
Then again, you're always first when no one's on your side.
But then again, a day will come when I want off that ride.
Twelve pm and my dusty telephone rings.
Heavy head up from my pillow, who could it be?
I hope it's you.
The song "11AM" by Incubus is a contemplation of one's past actions and the resulting consequences. It starts off with the singer waking up to the sound of the garbage truck beeping, reminding him of all the things he's thrown away. He's initially unsure of whether he wants to go back and relive those moments or not. The credits have already rolled, which signifies that the end is near, but he's missed the best part. He longs to go back to the start, to the moment when he can make a different choice.
The singer struggles with indecision as he wonders whether he's made the right choices in life. He acknowledges that he's not always been the best person, but he hopes for forgiveness. He laments the fact that he's alone and realizes that he's never wanted anyone as much as the person he's lost. He's knee-deep in the old fear of being alone again.
The last verse depicts the singer receiving a call from someone. He hopes that it's the person he's been thinking about throughout the song. He's heavy-headed but hopeful that the call would be from the person that he's been longing to hear from.
Overall, "11AM" is a poignant song that highlights the feeling of regret and missed opportunities. The singer's longing to go back to the start and undo his mistakes makes it a relatable experience for most people. The song's melancholic tone and Brandon Boyd's emotive vocals make it one of Incubus's most memorable tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven a.m.,
The garbage truck beeps as it backs up
And I start my day thinking about what I've thrown away.
I wake up at 7am to the sound of the garbage truck backing up, reminding me of the things I have thrown away in my life so far.
Could I push rewind?
The credits traverse signifying the end but I missed the best part.
Could we please go back to start?
I wish I could go back in time and relive moments that have passed, because maybe I didn't appreciate them enough when they happened.
Forgive my indecision
Then again, you're always first when no one's on your side.
But then again, a day will come when I want off that ride.
I apologize for being indecisive, but sometimes it feels like I have to rely on others for support. However, I know that eventually I will want to break free and make my own choices.
Eleven a.m.,
By now you would think that I would be up
But my bedsheets shade the heat of choices I've made.
And what did I find?
I never thought I could want someone so much
'Cause now you're not here and I'm knee deep in
That old fear.
It's already 11am and I'm still in bed, trying to forget about the choices I've made. But now that you're gone, I realize how much I really wanted you and I'm scared that I'll never find that again.
Twelve pm and my dusty telephone rings.
Heavy head up from my pillow, who could it be?
I hope it's you.
It's now noon and my phone rings, I wake up groggily hoping it's you on the other end, even though I know it's unlikely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX KATUNICH, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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