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, ParaÃba, 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 song "Deep Inside" by Incubus is a reflection on getting lost in oneself or one's vices, and the struggle of finding your way back. The lyrics speak of the confusion and disorientation that can come with being lost, both literally and metaphorically. The question "Where are we now?" can be interpreted as both a physical and emotional inquiry. The singer is lost, both in the sense of not knowing where they are and in the sense of feeling lost within themselves. The line "Am I so stoned that I can't see straight?" suggests that the singer's loss of direction may be due to drug use.
The repeated refrain about "utilizing things that are stored deep inside of our brains" implies that there is a solution to the disorientation, but it requires tapping into one's own inner resources. However, this proves difficult for the singer, who is "way too deep inside to go home," suggesting that they are too far gone to turn back. The song ends on a note of resolution, with the need to "get sane" and find a way out of the confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 3 o'clock,
The time is late and the singer is questioning their current location and state of mind.
And we ask ourselves,
The singer is with other people, all of whom are reflecting on their current situation.
"Where are we now?"
The group is lost or unsure of their location.
It seems we've wondered out of bounds again!
The group has gone too far or deviated from their desired path.
(Over and over, we ask ourselves why we don't utilize Things that are stored Deep inside of our brains!)
The group is repeatedly reflecting on why they aren't using their own knowledge and intuition to guide them.
I'm on my own and I can't see straight!
The singer is alone and feeling disoriented or confused.
Am I so stoned that I can't see straight?
The singer is questioning whether drugs or other substances have affected their perception.
Man, I've got to find my way back home,
The artist is realizing the need to return to a familiar or safe place.
But I'm too deep inside
The artist feels too lost or disconnected from reality to find their way back.
It's 4 o'clock,
Time has progressed and the group is still lost and uncertain.
And we ask ourselves,
The group is still reflecting on their situation.
"Where did I go wrong?
The group is questioning their choices or actions that led them to this point.
We passed my house at least an hour ago!
The group has been wandering aimlessly for a while and missed a familiar landmark.
I'm on my own and I can't see straight?
The feeling of disorientation and confusion persists for the singer.
Am I sooo stoned that I can't see straight?
The question of whether substances are affecting the singer's perception arises again.
It's 5 o'clock,
More time has passed and the group is still lost and uncertain.
And we tell ourselves,
The group is now trying to inspire themselves to take action.
"We need to get home! The sun is creeping overhead again!"
The group realizes that time is passing and they need to take action before they are stranded in an unfamiliar place at night.
I'm way too deep inside to go home,
The singer feels too disconnected or disoriented to take action.
I've got to get sane!
The artist realizes the need to regain their sense of clarity and rationality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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