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.
Echo
Incubus Lyrics
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Something I noticed when the light was just right
Uh, it reminded me twice that I was alive
And it reminded me that you're so worth the fight
Uh, yeah
My biggest fear will be the rescue of me
Strange how it turns out that way, yeah
Could you show me dear?
Something I'm not seeing
Something infinitely interesting
Could you show me dear?
Something I'm not seeing
Something infinitely interesting, ooh
There's something about the way you move
I see your mouth in slow motion when you sing
More subtle than something someone contrives
Your movements echo that I have seen the real thing
Uh yeah
Your biggest fear will be the rescue of you
Strange how it turns out that way, yeah
Could you show me dear?
Something I'm not seeing
Something infinitely interesting
Could you show me dear?
Something I'm not seeing
Something infinitely interesting
Uh
Hell yeah
The song Echo by Incubus is a heartfelt dedication to the person the singer is singing to, most likely a romantic interest. The lyrics start with an observation of the person's eyes, how they seem to come alive in the right light, a reminder of their joie de vivre, and a tribute to their courage and fortitude. The singer seems to be struggling with their own fears, and it appears that the person they are singing to is just as fearful. It's almost as if they are both fighting a battle they feel ill-equipped for, and they are looking to each other for the strength to keep going.
The chorus expresses a desire to share something that's not obvious but truly interesting, something the singer might not have thought of, but that the other person sees so clearly. The second verse delves a little deeper into the person's movements and how authentic they are. The singer admires their honesty and how genuine they are, and how they're the real thing. The lyrics close with a reflection on fear and how one's greatest fear could end up being one's salvation. The song portrays not just a love for the person, but also a yearning for knowledge, insight, and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something about the look in your eyes
The singer is drawn to the unique quality in the person’s eyes that he only noticed when the lighting was just right.
Something I noticed when the light was just right
The singer noticed this specific quality in the person’s eyes only when the lighting was perfect.
Uh, it reminded me twice that I was alive
The unique quality of the person’s eyes gave the singer a feeling of being alive and present in the moment.
And it reminded me that you're so worth the fight
The singer is willing to fight for the person because they are so important and valuable to him.
My biggest fear will be the rescue of me
The singer fears being saved by someone else and losing his independence and identity.
Strange how it turns out that way, yeah
The singer finds it interesting how his biggest fear might actually come true.
Could you show me dear?
The singer asks the other person to reveal something to him because he is curious and eager to learn.
Something I'm not seeing
The singer is admitting that he has a limited perspective and is open to being shown something new.
Something infinitely interesting
The singer is hoping to see something that is endlessly fascinating and captivating.
There's something about the way you move
The singer is attracted to the other person’s unique and natural movements when they sing and dance.
I see your mouth in slow motion when you sing
The singer is so captivated by the other person’s movements that he notices even the small details like their mouth movements when they sing.
More subtle than something someone contrives
The singer believes that the other person's movements are more genuine and organic than anything someone could intentionally create.
Your movements echo that I have seen the real thing
The singer feels that the other person’s movements and expressions are so genuine that they remind him of what it truly means to be human.
Your biggest fear will be the rescue of you
The singer believes that the other person might fear losing their identity and independence if they are saved by someone else.
Could you show me dear?
The singer again invites the other person to reveal something new to him.
Something I'm not seeing
The singer wants to see something that he might be missing or is unaware of.
Something infinitely interesting
The singer is still hoping to discover something that is endlessly fascinating and captivating.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Katunich, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher E. Kilmore, Jose Anthony II Pasillas, Michael Aaron Einziger
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