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.
Look Alive
Incubus Lyrics
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A moment moving too fast to endure
But you abide and smile wide
'Cause I want to remember this, for sure
You can give me guns and politics
And I'll just make a mess of it, you know
Give me art and sustenance
And the wiser, wider part of me will show
Pictures say with sight
What we can't say with words
But you've been walking eyes to feet in dark sunglasses
A picture will survive
So smile and look alive
The camera lens is opening, a wider angle shows
Yeah, every empty one of us
Have methods to quell the madness of this pace
But yours have bled and are running south
Like dollar store mascara down your face
You could take that weight and all that fuss
It all just gets the best of us, you know
Give me love, not suicide
And the wiser, wider part of me will show, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Pictures say with sight
What we can't say with words
But you've been walking eyes to feet in dark sunglasses
A picture will survive
So smile and look alive
The camera lens is opening, a wider angle shows
Look alive
Smile, smile and look alive
Smile, smile and look alive
Yeah, whoa, oh
Pictures say with sight
What we can't say with words
And you've been walking eyes to feet in dark sunglasses
A picture will survive
So smile and look alive
Pictures say with sight
What we can't say with words
But you've been walking eyes to feet in dark sunglasses
A picture will survive
So smile and look alive
The camera lens is opening, a wider angle shows
Look alive
Smile, smile and look alive
Yeah, smile and look alive
Yeah, whoo
In this song, Incubus talks about the struggle of capturing a moment that is moving too fast and the importance of making memories. The singer confesses that when it comes to guns and politics, he is not good at it, but when it comes to sustenance, he becomes a wiser person. He is grateful for the person in his life who helps him to remember the important moments and encourages him to smile and look alive for the camera lenses to capture the wider angle and make memories.
The song also speaks about the power of pictures in capturing moments that words cannot express. The person in question wears dark sunglasses and walks with their eyes to their feet. Hence, the camera lens becomes essential in capturing the memories that they might miss during their walks. The chorus repeats the importance of looking alive and smiling for the camera, which can then capture moments that are still remembered in pictures.
Overall, Look Alive is a song about the importance of cherishing moments and the power of pictures in capturing them. It encourages people to be present, smile, and look alive for the camera lens to capture important memories.
Line by Line Meaning
The hardest thing is rendering a Moment moving too fast to endure
It's difficult to capture and hold onto a fleeting moment that feels like it's moving too quickly to fully appreciate or cherish.
But you abide and smile wide cause I want to remember this for sure
But you stay in the moment and smile widely because I want to remember this experience with clarity.
You can give me guns and politics and I'll just make a mess of it, you know
I don't feel comfortable discussing or handling topics like guns and politics because I would likely mishandle them or make the situation worse.
Give me all the sustinance and The wiser wider part of me will show
If you give me what I need to feel nourished and fulfilled, then I will be able to tap into the wiser and more expansive side of myself.
A picture says with sight What we can't say with words
A photograph can often convey a message or feeling that can't be fully articulated through language.
But you've been walking eyes to feet In dark sunglasses
You've been moving through life with your gaze focused on the ground, possibly hiding your emotions and thoughts behind dark sunglasses.
A picture will survive So smile and look alive
A photograph will likely endure long after we're gone, so it's important to smile and look alive in those moments that are captured on film.
The camera lens is opening The wider angle's yours
As the camera captures an image, you have the opportunity to expand your perspective and see things from a wider angle.
Yeah every empty one of us have methods To quell the madness of this pace
We all have ways to cope with the overwhelming speed and chaos of life.
But yours have bled and are running south Like jealous Dior mascara down your face
Your coping mechanisms have gone awry and are causing you to feel overwhelmed and emotional, like streaks of mascara running down your face.
You could take that wait and all that fuss so Now just get the best of us, you know
If you let go of the stress and worry, you could thrive and bring out the best in yourself and others.
Give me love not suicide and The wise wider part of me will show
If you give me love and positivity rather than despair and hopelessness, I'll be able to access the wise and expansive part of myself.
Look alive... smile
Be present, engaged, and smiling.
A picture says with sight What we can't say with words
A photograph can often convey a message or feeling that can't be fully articulated through language.
Smile, smile and look alive Yeah woah oh
Smile, smile, and be fully present in this moment.
The wider angle's yours
You have the power to see things from a broader perspective and expand your view of the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, 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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