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.
Earth to Bella Part II
Incubus Lyrics
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This is a quiet emergency
Earth to Bella
So much more to get than wronged
Oh, yeah
Earth to Bella
You're treading water successfully
But are you really?
It's not so hard
Just forgive yourself and feel the water open in.
In Incubus's song Earth to Bella Part II the lyrics convey a message about personal growth and progress. The song addresses the singer, Bella, who is struggling to move past her mistakes and shortcomings. The lyrics suggest that while Bella has been able to maintain a sense of stability in her life and "tread water successfully," she may not be fully content or satisfied with her current state of being. The lines "So much more to get than wronged" and "Don't you want to see the deep?" imply that there is potential for growth and exploration beyond her current limitations.
The song encourages Bella to forgive herself and embrace the unknown possibilities that lie ahead. The line "Just forgive yourself and feel the water open in" can be interpreted as an invitation to let go of self-doubt and fear in order to experience personal transformation. The message of the song is one of empowerment and liberation, as Bella is reminded that she has the power to break free from self-imposed limitations and explore the depths of her potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth to Bella
A message calling out to Bella, meant to get her attention.
This is a quiet emergency
There's something important happening, but it's not easily noticeable.
Earth to Bella
Calling out to Bella again.
So much more to get than wronged
There are many opportunities to succeed, don't focus on past mistakes.
Oh, yeah
An expression of agreement or understanding.
Earth to Bella
Another attempt to get her attention.
You're treading water successfully
You're keeping your head above water and staying afloat.
But are you really?
Asking if things are really as good as they seem.
Don't you want to see the deep?
Encouraging Bella to explore the unknown and challenge herself.
It's not so hard
It may seem difficult, but it's worth doing.
Just forgive yourself and feel the water open in
Let go of past mistakes and allow yourself to fully experience new opportunities.
Contributed by Max K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.