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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.

Earth To Bella
Incubus Lyrics

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Earth to Bella
You think you've got it all figured in
Earth to Bella
Everything you know is wrong (well almost)
Earth to Bella
I see where you are not listening
I bear the burden of being the voice that let's you know
We all grow old

And before you swim you've gotta be okay to sail

Earth to Bella
The world can be an unfriendly place
So hold your head up
And do your best to save some face
It's not so hard
Just undo yourself and see your second sun
Escape

Okay to sing
I'm okay to sing
I'm okay to sing
I'm okay to sing

Earth to Bella
I sense a quiet emergency
Earth to Bella
There's so much more to get, they're wrong

Earth to Bella
Wading water successfully
Or are you really?
Don't you want to see the deep?
It's not so hard.

Just forgive yourself and
Feel the water over you.

Overall Meaning

The song "Earth to Bella" by Incubus is about communication and overcoming internal struggles. The lyrics are directed towards a character named Bella, who is portrayed as someone who thinks they have everything figured out and is resistant to listening to others. The singer takes on the responsibility of being the voice to Bella, letting her know that everyone grows old and that before you can succeed, you need to learn to fail.

The song also explores the concept of the world being unfriendly and how it's important to hold your head high and save face. The lyrics also reference the idea of finding a second sun, a metaphor for finding hope and a brighter future. The idea is repeated at the end of the song, where the singer encourages Bella to forgive herself and "feel the water over you," representing a release of guilt and a chance to start anew.

Overall, the song is a message of hope and encouragement, urging listeners to keep pushing forward despite the challenges they face. It recognizes the difficulties of life but reminds us that it's possible to overcome them.

Line by Line Meaning

Earth to Bella
Calling out to Bella, signaling for her attention

You think you've got it all figured in
Bella, you believe that you have everything under control

Everything you know is wrong (well almost)
Your perceptions may not be accurate, though they contain some validity

I see where you are not listening
I noticed that you're not paying attention

I bear the burden of being the voice that lets you know
It's my responsibility to communicate this information to you

We all grow old
It's inevitable that we will all age

And before you swim you’ve gotta be okay to sail
Before you can succeed, you must first be prepared to handle the initial steps

The world can be an unfriendly place
Society can often feel hostile and unwelcoming

So hold your head up
Maintain your dignity and self-respect

And do your best to save some face
Make an effort to maintain your reputation

Just undo yourself and see your second sun
Remove your self-imposed limitations and discover a new source of hope

Escape
Free yourself from your troubles

Okay to sing
Expressing yourself through music is acceptable

I sense a quiet emergency
I can sense a subtle emergency or catastrophe approaching

There’s so much more to get, they're wrong
There's a wealth of knowledge yet to be discovered and those who say otherwise are mistaken

Wading water successfully or are you really?
Are you truly succeeding or simply treading water?

Don’t you want to see the deep?
Don't you want to explore the full potential of your capabilities?

Just forgive yourself and feel the water over you
Release yourself from self-blame and embrace the natural flow of life

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Part 1. Earth to Bella,
You think you've got it all figured in,
Earth to Bella,
Everything you know is wrong. Well, almost
Earth to Bella,
I've seen when you are not listening
I bear the burden
Of being the voice that lets you know
We all grow old,
And before you swim you gotta be ok to sink.
Earth to Bella,
The world can be an unfriendly place.
SO hold your head up
And do your best to save some face.
It's not so hard...
Just undo yourself and see a
Second sun ascend.
I'm ok to sink
ok to sink
Im ok to sink
ok to sink.

Part 2.

Earth to Bella
This is a quiet emergency
Earth to Bella
There's so much more to get then wronged
Earth to Bella
You're treading water successfully
But are you really?
Don't you want to see the deep?
It's not so hard
Just forgive yourself and feel the water open in