Make Out Party
Incubus Lyrics


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Girl I wanna kiss you
But not just on your lips, no
Tips of your fingers and every intersection
Start again then at your pinky toe
I know you know

Can you tell I miss you
From my cadence and tempo
Lips are a trigger, and maybe this connection
Is a point we should be aiming for

Could we make up
Could we make out
Could we make up
Could we make out

I get high every time
I get the taste of you on my tongue
And I know you're one to hold on to
Oh, a deep sigh everytime
I get a hint of you in my mind
'Cause I know you won't be held onto

Babe, I've got a weakness
For the backs of your knees, your
Honey spilt over, and now I am an army of ants
And we're all thinkin' the same thought
Let's get to work
Let me introduce you to my slippery fingers
Glistening and dangerous I'll use them all in ways
That would make you giggle at my funeral

Whoaah, I get high every time
I get the taste of you on my tongue
And I know you're one to hold on to
Oh, a deep sigh every time
I get a hint of you in my mind
'Cause I know you won't be held onto

Could we make up
Could we make out
Could we make up
Could we make out

(Could we make up), can you tell I miss you
From my cadence and tempo
Lips are a trigger, and maybe this connection
Is a point we should be aiming for

(Could we make up), can you tell I miss you
From my cadence and tempo




Lips are a trigger, and maybe this connection
Is a point we should be aiming for

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Make Out Party" by Incubus seem to be about a yearning for physical intimacy with somebody. The singer starts off by saying that he wants to kiss the subject of the song not just on the lips, but on every intersection of their bodies. He then goes on to express his desire for them, and his acknowledgement of the fact that they know. The singer then goes on to say that kissing her is like a drug, a feeling that he can't get enough of. He knows that she won't last, but he craves her nonetheless. He also mentions that he has a weakness for the backs of her knees, and how everything about her is so captivating.


The chorus repeats the singer's desire to be with the subject of the song, both making up and making out with them. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes the singer's intense longing. In the second verse, the singer describes how he wants to use his "slippery fingers" to pleasure the subject of the song, and how he knows what would make her giggle. The use of an army of ants in this description, though perhaps a bit unconventional, implies that he wants her to feel that much pleasure.


Overall, Make Out Party is a song about a deep, yearning desire for physical intimacy with somebody, despite knowing that it won't last forever. It's a song about pleasure and craving, and how we desire something even if we know it's not good for us.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl I wanna kiss you
I want to be intimate with you


But not just on your lips, no
I want to explore your entire body


Tips of your fingers and every intersection
I want to kiss you everywhere, especially on your fingers


Start again then at your pinky toe
I want to start at the bottom and kiss all the way up to the top


I know you know
I know you understand what I want


Can you tell I miss you
My desire for you is evident


From my cadence and tempo
The way I'm speaking to you is giving away my feelings


Lips are a trigger, and maybe this connection
Our kissing is setting off strong emotions and maybe we should explore this deeper


Is a point we should be aiming for
We should be working towards a physical and emotional connection


Could we make up
Can we reconcile?


Could we make out
Can we be intimate?


I get high every time
Being with you makes me feel euphoric


I get the taste of you on my tongue
I can still taste you and I want more


And I know you're one to hold on to
I know you're someone worth keeping


Oh, a deep sigh every time
I feel a strong longing for you


I get a hint of you in my mind
You're always on my mind


Cause I know you won't be held onto
But I know that I can't hold onto you forever


Babe, I've got a weakness
You have a physical hold on me


For the backs of your knees, your
I have a fetish for the backs of your knees


Honey spilt over, and now I am an army of ants
My passion for you is too much to handle and I feel like I'm losing control


And we're all thinkin' the same thought
My lust for you is shared by every part of me


Let's get to work
Let's indulge in our desires


Let me introduce you to my slippery fingers
I want to use my fingers in a seductive manner


Glistening and dangerous I'll use them all in ways
My fingers are lubricated and I will use them in risky ways


That would make you giggle at my funeral
I want to pleasure you to the point of laughter and euphoria




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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Nicolas Ramirez

Lyrics :
Girl I wanna kiss you
But not just on your lips, no.
Tips of your fingers and every intersection
Start again, and at your pinky toe
Can you tell I miss you?
From my cadence and tempo.
Lips are a trigger, and maybe this connection
Is a point we should be aiming for
Could we make up?
Could we make out?
Could we make up?
Could we make out?
I get high every time I get the taste of you on my tongue
And I know you’re one to hold on to
Oh, a deep sigh every time I get a hint of you in my mind
Cause I know you won’t be held onto
Babe, I’ve got a weakness for the backs of your knees
Your honey spilt over, and now I am audience
And we’re all thinkin’ the same thought
“Let’s get to work.”
Let me introduce you to my slippery fingers
Glistening and dangerous use them
All in ways that would make you giggle at my funeral
Whoaah, I get high every time I get
The taste of you on my tongue
And I know you’re one to hold on to
Oh, a deep sigh every time I get a hint of you in my mind
Cause I know you won’t be held onto
Could we make up?
Could we make out?
Could we make up?
Could we make out?
Can you tell I miss you?
From my cadence and tempo
Lips are a trigger, and maybe this connection
Is a point we should be aiming for



All comments from YouTube:

Mitchell Lujan

Nothing else sounds like this. It's that cool-weird thing Incubus always surprises & refreshes people with. Love this track.

Dolores Day

i'm probably one of the only fans that feel this way, but i don't think i've ever disliked any direction this band has taken with their music. jazzy shit? pop shit? hard or chill sound? i have enjoyed like every album they've put out and i hope they continue to keep doing their thing.

tessa freeman

Definitely not alone. Everything they touch is brilliant in different ways.

Cody Allen

Incubus definitely has the Midas Touch, I agree 100%! They're my favorite band on this whole damn planet

mgc2k11

definitely not alone. i love literally every single thing they've ever put out. some of it doesnt click with me at first, then i listen to it 45 times and i cant get enough haha

Gelfling Mama

Same here. Even if I don’t like it at first (like this one) it inevitably gets stuck in my head.

Ismael Specht Intuition

BEST SONG EVER! Intruments, voice, lyrics ... everything is amazing!

Tommy Jones

I love the dirty guitar! Mike rules! Another great song from Incubus. They continue to amaze. \m/

nathan4288

How any existing Incubus fans don't like their new stuff is beyond me. It's right in line with the quality of their old stuff. It's weird, it has odd time signatures, it has unique melodies, and it's catchy as hell. Love it. Reminds me a lot of the Crow Left of The Murder album with its vibe.

Consuelo Cabello

la mejor canción que he escuchado de ellos en años! Incubus está volviendo con lo salvaje y lo bueno ! <3<3<3<3

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