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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.

Like A Virgin
Incubus Lyrics

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I made it through the wilderness
Somehow I made it through
Didn't know how lost I was
Until I found you

I was beat incomplete
I'd been had, I was sad and blue
But you made me feel

Yeah, you made me feel
Shiny and new

Like a virgin
Touched for the very first time
Like a virgin
When your heart beats
Next to mine

Gonna give you all my love, boy
My fear is fading fast
Been saving it all for you
'Cause only love can last

You're so fine and you're mine
Make me strong, yeah you make me bold
Oh your love thawed out
Yeah, your love thawed out
What was scared and cold

Like a virgin
Touched for the very first time
Like a virgin
With your heartbeat
Next to mine
Oooh, oooh, oooh

You're so fine and you're mine
I'll be yours 'till the end of time
'Cause you made me feel
Yeah, you made me feel
I've nothing to hide

Like a virgin
Touched for the very first time
Like a virgin
With your heartbeat
Next to mine

Like a virgin, ooh, ooh
Like a virgin
Feels so good inside
When you hold me, and your heart beats, and you love me

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, baby

Can't you hear my heart beat
For the very first time?

Overall Meaning

The song "Like A Virgin" by Incubus is a cover of the original song by Madonna. The lyrics tell the story of a person who has gone through a difficult time in life, feeling lost and incomplete until they find someone who loves them. This love makes them feel like they are "shiny and new" again, touching them for the first time and thawing out what was once scared and cold. They express their love and dedication to this person, saying they will be theirs until the end of time, and that this love has helped them overcome their fears and be open to new experiences.

It's interesting to note that the cover of the song was not authorized by Madonna, and she has expressed her disapproval of it. Despite this, Incubus's version became popular and was even used in an episode of the TV show "Glee." The lyrics have been interpreted in various ways, with some saying that it refers to the experience of losing one's virginity, while others see it as a metaphor for finding love and a new beginning.

Line by Line Meaning

I made it through the wilderness
Despite facing challenges and difficulties, I managed to come out victorious

Somehow I made it through
Although I'm not exactly sure how, I persisted and persevered

Didn't know how lost I was
I was unaware of how alone and directionless I felt

Until I found you
But then I discovered you and everything changed

I was beat incomplete
I was broken and damaged

I'd been had, I was sad and blue
I had been taken advantage of and left feeling depressed and hopeless

But you made me feel
However, you restored and revitalized me

Yeah, you made me feel
You had a positive impact on me

Shiny and new
Like a fresh and brand new version of myself

Gonna give you all my love, boy
I'm going to dedicate all my affection and attention to you

My fear is fading fast
I'm becoming less apprehensive and worried