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.
DEEP INSIDE
Incubus Lyrics
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And we ask ourselves,
"Where are we now?"
It seems we've wondered out of bounds again!
(Over and over, we ask ourselves why we don't utilize
Things that are stored
Deep inside of our brains!)
Am I so stoned that I can't see straight?
Man, I've got to find my way back home,
But I'm too deep inside
It's 4 o'clock,
And we ask ourselves,
"Where did I go wrong?
We passed my house at least an hour ago!"
Over and over, we ask ourselves why
Don't we utilize things
That are stored deep inside of our brains!
I'm on my own and I can't see straight?
Am I sooo stoned that I can't see straight?
It's 5 o'clock,
And we tell ourselves,
"We need to get home! The sun is creeping overhead again!"
I'm way too deep inside to go home,
I've got to get sane!
The lyrics to Incubus's song "Deep Inside" describe a common feeling of being lost, both physically and mentally. The singer is lost in terms of their location, having wandered out of bounds and passed their house multiple times. They are also lost in their own mind, questioning why they don't utilize the things stored deep inside their brains. They express feelings of being unable to see straight, raising the question of whether they are stoned or just struggling to focus. Despite the desire to go home and get sane again, the singer feels too deep inside their own head to do so.
The lyrics capture the sense of disorientation and confusion that can come with feeling lost, both physically and mentally. The reference to being stoned also adds a layer of complexity to the song, as it raises questions about the singer's state of mind and whether their disorientation is self-inflicted or caused by external factors. The repetition of the question about why we don't utilize what's in our own brains is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that our greatest potential may be locked away inside us, waiting to be discovered.
Overall, "Deep Inside" is a powerful and introspective song that invites the listener to reflect on their own experiences of feeling lost and disconnected. It captures a universal human experience in a way that is both relatable and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 3 o'clock,
At this moment, we pause to reflect on where we currently are in life
And we ask ourselves,
We question our choices and actions that led us to this point
"Where are we now?"
We ponder our physical and mental location
It seems we've wondered out of bounds again!
We realize that we may have strayed too far from our intended path
(Over and over, we ask ourselves why we don't utilize
Things that are stored
Deep inside of our brains!)
We continuously question why we do not tap into the vast knowledge and potential that lies within us
I'm on my own and I can't see straight!
I am alone and disoriented
Am I so stoned that I can't see straight?
I wonder if I am under the influence of drugs that are affecting my vision
Man, I've got to find my way back home,
I realize the importance of returning to a place of comfort and security
But I'm too deep inside
However, I feel like I am too far gone in the present moment
It's 4 o'clock,
As time goes on, we continue to reflect on our situation
And we ask ourselves,
We continue to question ourselves and our choices
"Where did I go wrong?
We wonder where we made a misstep that led us to be lost
We passed my house at least an hour ago!"
We realize that we have strayed too far from the familiarity of our own home
Over and over, we ask ourselves why
Don't we utilize things
That are stored deep inside of our brains!
We repeat our earlier question, wondering why we do not access the knowledge and potential within us
It's 5 o'clock,
Time continues to pass us by, adding urgency to our situation
And we tell ourselves,
We try to motivate ourselves to take action and return to a place of safety
"We need to get home! The sun is creeping overhead again!"
We recognize the time of day and feel the pressure to return home before it is too late
I'm way too deep inside to go home,
Despite our desire to return home, we feel too disoriented and lost to do so
I've got to get sane!
We recognize the need to regain our mental clarity and stability
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX KATUNICH, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, GAVIN KOPPEL, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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