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.
I WISH YOU ARE HERE
Incubus Lyrics
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The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
Strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind
Pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment I am happy, happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles a back-lit canopy
With holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs
I signal them with my lighter
And in this moment I am happy, happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
The world's a roller coaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
But my hands are busy in the air saying
I wish you were here
I wish you were
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
The lyrics to Incubus’ “I Wish You Were Here” are all about yearning for a long-distance lover. The song creates a vivid picture of the beach and ocean at nighttime, with diamonds glittering on the water and tiny lights moving through the skies. The singer describes how they dig their toes into the sand and lean into the wind, pretending to be weightless, in order to feel happy. Later, they lay their head on the sand and look up at the sky, imagining that the stars are UFOs. Throughout the song, the singer repeats the refrain, “I wish you were here” four times.
The tone of the song can be interpreted as dreamy, introspective, and melancholic. The lyrics describe an overwhelming sense of longing and loneliness, with the singer using the natural world around them to distract and comfort themselves. The main idea of the song is the singer’s desire for companionship and their belief that being with their lover would make them feel complete.
In Incubus’ early days of playing this song in concerts, fans were confused by the UFO reference, and they asked lead singer Brandon Boyd what it meant. Boyd replied that he liked the idea of taking a beach scenario and crossing it with something like a science fiction movie to create a unique image.
Line by Line Meaning
I dig my toes into the sand
I am physically connecting with the earth beneath me
The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
The sun reflecting off of the waves creates a shimmering effect like precious stones
Strewn across a blue blanket
The ocean is vast and seemingly endless like a blue blanket covering the earth
I lean against the wind
I am finding peace in the strong and constant force of nature
Pretend that I am weightless
I am letting go of my physical and emotional burden and finding freedom in the moment
And in this moment I am happy, happy
This fleeting moment of joy is pure and complete
I wish you were here
I long for your presence and wish to share this experience
I lay my head onto the sand
I am allowing myself to fully relax and be present in the moment
The sky resembles a back-lit canopy
The sky appears like a cover overhead, illuminated by the sun from behind
With holes punched in it
But at the same time, the sky is full of gaps and spaces that allow light to peek through
I'm counting UFOs
I am letting my imagination run wild and finding joy in the possibility of the unknown
I signal them with my lighter
I am reaching out to the unknown and searching for connection
The world's a roller coaster
Life is full of highs and lows, twists and turns
And I am not strapped in
I am taking risks and living freely, without constraint or fear
Maybe I should hold with care
Perhaps I should be cautious and considerate in my actions
But my hands are busy in the air saying
But I am still choosing to embrace the moment and enjoy it to the fullest
I wish you were here
Throughout all of this, I am still longing for your presence and companionship
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I dig my toes into the sand
The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind, pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment, I am happy
Happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles a back-lit canopy with holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs, I signal them with my lighter
And in this moment, I am happy
Happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
The world's a rollercoaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
But my hands are busy in the air saying
I wish you were here
I wish you were-
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
@bethforsythe9467
This song is timeless....when my husband died, this song first came out....when my son died last year, this is the only song that kept me alive.....thank you for singing such a timeless balm for one's soul!
@nemesisfilms4942
I’m so sorry for your losses. My thoughts are with you
@TheTracemann
God bless you!
@ryanrobinson188
Your strength is amazing and Jesus Christ is so happy with you. Your truth needs to be shared even more in Jesus Christ name.
@Smoking_Lofi
God bless you and your family
@MelanieandBlake2021
what
@levilively8643
Man, I never thought about this song as a way for people to cope with a loved ones death. These stories have hit me hard.
@hollyroxy25
Yea it’s always given me comfort when I’m really down missing my Grandmother. She actually bought this Incubus album for me when I was a kid ❤️
@NazriB
Lies again? IP S4
@ryanejhinger5331
Same here dawg