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.
Martini
Incubus Lyrics
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Money, drugs, magazines
That didn't do nothin'
That didn't do nothin'
They gave her diamonds
Shiny boys, city speak, every toy
That didn't do nothin'
No nothin' for her
Lead a horse to water
But you can't expect it to drink
Now ain't that somethin'
Now ain't that somethin'
Yea when the world is
At you're gate that won't satiate
Why are you crying
If you work for nothing at all?
Don't be a fly in my martini baby
Come on down
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Something, hey! to cry about
Fast cars, blue jean bars
Trial and drowning scars
It wont do nothing, it wont do nothing
Even the best frame wont change
Your wet painting into the Mona Lisa, the Mona Lisa
You've got to dry your eyes baby, i know that your body will
Cry if you want to, cry if you want to
If the world is at your gate and that don't fill your plate
Why are you cryin'
If you work for nothing at all?
Mmmmm
Don't be a fly in my martini baby
Come on down
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Something, hey! to cry about
A fly in my martini baby
Come on down
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Something, hey! to cry about
A fly in my martini baby
Come on down
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Something, hey! to cry about
A fly in my martini baby
Come on down
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Something, hey! to cry about
The lyrics to Incubus’ “Martini” are somewhat cryptic but seem to be addressing the dangers of materialism and the idea that outward appearances don’t necessarily reflect one’s inner state. The song tells the story of a woman who appears to have it all – beauty, money, and an endless supply of drugs and toys – but is ultimately unsatisfied and crying. The lyrics suggest that these external things, like diamonds and shiny boys, are ultimately empty and do nothing to bring true happiness.
The song uses vivid imagery to drive home the idea that appearances can be deceiving. The line “Even the best frame wont change your wet painting into the Mona Lisa” suggests that even the most attractive package doesn’t guarantee that what’s inside is worth the effort. Lead singer Brandon Boyd’s voice is hauntingly beautiful, reinforcing the idea that true beauty comes from within.
The chorus repeats the line “Don’t be a fly in my Martini baby,” which suggests that the singer wants to keep the woman’s problems and sadness out of his own life. He encourages her to come down from her high perch and find something real to cry about, something that will truly satisfy her rather than just fill the void with more material things.
Overall, “Martini” is a cautionary tale about the dangers of chasing after external things rather than focusing on inner peace and true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
She was a new mean beauty queen
He is describing a woman who has recently won a beauty pageant and seems to be filled with conceit.
Money, drugs, magazines
The woman indulges in luxuries like money, drugs, and magazines to maintain a lavish lifestyle.
That didn't do nothin'
Despite having all the materialistic things, the woman still seems unhappy with her life.
They gave her diamonds
People have gifted the woman with diamonds as a sign of affection and wealth.
Shiny boys, city speak, every toy
The woman is surrounded by men who are materialistic and a part of the city's glamourous lifestyle.
No nothin' for her
Despite being showered with gifts and surrounded by a fancy lifestyle, the woman is missing something important in her life.
You can
Lead a horse to water
But you can't expect it to drink
You can offer help to someone, but you cannot force them to take it or solve their problems.
Now ain't that somethin'
The previous line is profound and noteworthy and forces the artist to ponder.
Yea when the world is
At you're gate that won't satiate
Why are you crying
If you work for nothing at all?
If you are still unhappy despite having materialistic things, then how will the praise of the world satiate your needs, and why are you crying when all these things aren't worth your efforts.
Don't be a fly in my martini baby
Come on down
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Something, hey! to cry about
The artist is inviting someone to come down and join him, and he promises to give her a reason to cry about rather than her fanciful but unhappy lifestyle, and 'Don't be a fly in my martini' means being too indulgent in a fancy lifestyle and not focusing on important things.
Fast cars, blue jean bars
Trial and drowning scars
It wont do nothing, it wont do nothing
Even the best frame wont change
Your wet painting into the Mona Lisa, the Mona Lisa
You've got to dry your eyes baby, i know that your body will
Cry if you want to, cry if you want to
Fast cars, jeans, and materialistic things won't fix your emotional scars. He compares those elements to framing a wet and damaged painting into the famous masterpiece 'Mona Lisa', which is not possible. If you want to cry, then you must dry your eyes and move on.
If the world is at your gate and that don't fill your plate
Why are you cryin'
If you work for nothing at all?
If even the praise of the world is not enough to make you happy, then why are you crying when you have not even worked towards achieving some greater goal in life.
Mmmmm
This line highlights a break in the song to reflect on the previous lyrics.
A fly in my martini baby
Come on down
That roof is high and I'm not climbing
Tonight, come down and I'll give you
Something, hey! to cry about
This chorus line repeats from a previous verse that encourage someone to join the singer and promises them deeper emotional experiences than material possessions.
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