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.
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Incubus Lyrics
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Some of ours are easier to identify
Look me in the eye
And ask for forgiveness
We'll make a pact to never speak that word again
Yes, you are my friend
At least we dig each other
So when weakness turns my ego up
I know you'll count on the me from yesterday
If I turn into another
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me
Sing this song
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone
Oh, oh, oh
We all have a sickness
That cleverly attaches and multiplies
No matter how we try
We all have someone that digs at us
At least we dig each other, oh
So when sickness churns my ego up
I know you'll act as a clever medicine
If I turn into another
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me
Sing this song
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone
Oh, each other when everything else is gone
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
If I turn into another
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me
Sing this song
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone
Oh, each other (sing this song) when everything else is gone
Oh, each other, when everything else is gone
The song Dig by Incubus is about the nature of human weakness and how friendship can help us overcome those weaknesses. The lyrics speak to the fact that everyone struggles at times and has weaknesses that they are not proud of, yet it is essential to have loving and understanding friends that will be there to support and encourage us at such times.
The first verse suggests that everyone has a weakness, but some are more apparent than others. The singer, however, tries to bond with his friend, promising to make a pact never to allow their weaknesses to come between them or address the subject of weakness again.
In the second verse, the lyrics highlight that everyone has a problem that eats away and makes the person feel angry and full of hate. However, the singer communicates that it is comforting to have someone else that understands what another individual is going through in such an instance.
The chorus, 'Sing this song, remind me that we'll always have each other when everything else is gone,' emphasizes the importance of friendship in getting through tough times. We often feel vulnerable in the face of our weaknesses and need people to remind us that we are never alone.
In summary, the song talks about the importance of friendship in getting through tough times when we feel vulnerable in the face of our weaknesses. It emphasizes the fact that everyone has weaknesses, and it is comforting to have trusted friends that understand and can support us through such issues.
Line by Line Meaning
We all have a weakness
Every person has some flaw or shortcoming in their personality.
Some of ours are easier to identify
Some people have weaknesses that are more apparent or noticeable than others.
Look me in the eye
Make direct eye contact with me.
And ask for forgiveness
Request my pardon for any offense or wrongdoing.
We'll make a pact to never speak that word again
We will agree to avoid using the word or phrase that caused the offense in the first place.
Yes, you are my friend
Affirmation of friendship.
We all have something that digs at us
Everyone has some issue or insecurity that bothers them.
At least we dig each other
At least we are supportive of each other.
So when weakness turns my ego up
When my insecurities make me overly defensive or arrogant.
I know you'll count on the me from yesterday
I trust that you will remind me of my better qualities and help me regain perspective.
If I turn into another
If I become someone unrecognizable or unlike myself.
Dig me up from under what is covering
Help me uncover or rediscover my true self and values.
The better part of me
The positive attributes that I may have lost sight of.
Sing this song
Perform this music to help remind me of our friendship and support.
Remind me that we'll always have each other
Reaffirm that our friendship is a constant source of comfort and strength.
When everything else is gone
Even when circumstances or situations change, our friendship remains a powerful force.
We all have a sickness
Everyone has some flaw or issue, often related to mental health or addiction.
That cleverly attaches and multiplies
These problems can be stealthy and insidious, and they tend to compound over time.
No matter how we try
Despite our best efforts to address or overcome these issues.
We all have someone that digs at us
Everyone has someone in their life who causes stress or anxiety.
So when sickness churns my ego up
When my problems or insecurities create turmoil in my mind.
I know you'll act as a clever medicine
I trust that you will be a source of comfort and healing for me when I need it most.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Repetitive refrain of the song's chorus.
(sing this song)
Instruction to perform the song as a reminder of our friendship and support.
Oh, each other when everything else is gone
Our friendship remains a constant source of strength and comfort, even in difficult times.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kurt Fil
We all have a weakness
But some of ours are easy to identify.
Look me in the eye
And ask for forgiveness;
We'll make a pact to never speak that word again
Yes you are my friend.
We all have something that digs at us,
At least we dig each other
So when weakness turns my ego up
I know you'll count on the me from yesterday
If I turn into another
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me
Sing this song
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone.
We all have a sickness
That cleverly attaches and multiplies
No matter how we try.
We all have someone that digs at us,
At least we dig each other
So when sickness turns my ego up
I know you'll act as a clever medicine.
If I turn into another
Dig me up from under what is covering
The better part of me.
Sing this song!
Remind me that we'll always have each other
When everything else is gone.
Oh each other....
When everything
Else is gone.
Coty Hoyle
It's 2022. I'm about to be 30 in June. This song has always touched my soul in a way that's undescribable. Everyone who ever is going through a tough time should put this song on and relax. God Bless Incubus Rock on everyone
Tell your secret
I'll be 30 next year and suddenly remembered this song from my teenage time🎤🙃
Wayne Gardin
Me as well
Sean Murphy
Brother this song screams to me also. I’ll be 60 this year!!
Leonardo Cáceres
i feel the same and i don't know why it makes me feel like that... i love this song
Laura Stuart
OK, call me whatever 🙄 lol! But what's the 30 thing, I don't get it 🤔 pls explain!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Stefanie Pineda
The way Brandon sings "the me from YESTERDAY" always hits me right in the chest. One of, if not THE best vocalists of all time.
Bodhi the Bodhisattva
Lane Staley was a magician. Scott Weiland the melody madman is up in that tier as well to me.
Eric
He's good. No Steve Perry or Freddie but in his genre he is great
Evan Feely
Mike Patton 1st off. FNM is the band that created the sound and structure that Incubus is doing. 2nd Chris Cornell was another do-all vocalist and ahead of the game. I'm not taking anything from Boyd. He has a beautiful voice and the stuff of ACLOTM and Light Grenades is great. But there are vocalists than not only beat him to the punch but defined his career.