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.
If Not Now When
Incubus Lyrics
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Dined on ashes
Swung from chandeliers and climbed Everest
And none of it's got me close to this
I've waited all my life
If not now, when will I?
Even a blast, but
Don't you feel like something's missing here?
Don't you dare, ooh, ooh
I've waited all my life
If not now, when will I?
Stand up and face the bright light
Don't hide your eyes
It's time, it's time, it's time
No umbrellas
No sunglasses
Heal and hallelujah everyday
I've waited all my life
If not now, when will I?
Stand up and face the bright light
Don't hide your eyes
It's time, it's time, it's time
It's time
The lyrics of Incubus's song "If Not Now When?" speak about the idea of waiting for something in life, and the feeling of being unfulfilled despite experiencing remarkable moments. The opening lines, "I have waited, dined on ashes, swung from chandeliers and climbed Everest, and none of it's got me close to this," suggests that despite the singer's experiences, some essential aspect of their life is missing. The song communicates the sense of being stuck in a rut and a desire to move forward.
The lyrics "We've been good, even a blast, but don't you feel like something's missing here? Don't you dare, ooh, ooh" speak about realizing that something is undoubtedly missing and encouraging to acknowledge it. The lyrics "Stand up and face the bright light, don't hide your eyes," encourage the need to be brave and confront the challenges that the singer may face in trying to find fulfillment. The song ends with the repeated lyrics, "It's time, it's time, it's time," emphasizing the importance of taking action and making a change.
Line by Line Meaning
I have waited
I've waited for something meaningful to happen all my life
Dined on ashes
I've experienced disappointments and failures
Swung from chandeliers and climbed Everest
I've accomplished a lot, but still feel unfulfilled
And none of it's got me close to this
None of my past experiences have given me the sense of fulfillment I am looking for
We’ve been good
We’ve been doing well so far
Even a blast, but
Even though we’ve had fun, there's still a feeling of something missing
Don’t you feel like something's missing here?
Don’t you feel like there's something incomplete or missing in our lives?
Don’t you dare, ooh, ooh
Don’t you dare ignore this feeling and settle for less
No umbrellas
Let's take on life's challenges without any protection
No sunglasses
Let's face reality without any filters
Heal and hallelujah everyday
Let's find healing and joy in our everyday lives
Stand up and face the bright light
Let's face the future with courage and determination
Don't hide your eyes
Let's face reality without any fear or hesitation
It's time, it's time, it's time
It's time to take action and pursue our dreams without any delay
If not now, when will I?
If I don't take action now, when will I ever?
I've waited all my life
I've waited for a long time for this moment
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Lee Kenney, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher E Kilmore, Jose Anthony Ii Pasillas, Michael Aaron Einziger
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