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Incubus Lyrics

Waking up I smell the scent of coffee on the brew,
The singer awakes to the smell of coffee brewing and anticipates how much sugar they will add to their cup.

And I think about the amount of the sweet,
The singer considers how much sugar they would like in their coffee.

I'd like to have in my cup today.
The singer expresses their desire to drink coffee that day.

One for the two lump, three lump, four.
The artist contemplates how much sugar they want by counting the lumps.

No half of one, no less no more.
The artist is particular about the amount of sugar they want, not wanting to compromise on the quantity.

Just give me a chance, let me make it mine.
The singer wants to have control over how their coffee tastes.

I'd like a medium blend of that piece of pie.
The singer desires to have a moderate slice of pie that is not too big or too small.

Not too bitter, not too sweet
The artist specifies their preference for their coffee to be moderately flavored.

Medium.
The artist repeats the word 'medium' as a reminder of their desire to have things in moderation.

Just enough to ?
The sentence is incomplete and the meaning is unclear.

Dinner time just rolls around,
The singer mentions the time of the day, dinner time, when they have another food-related desire.

And I think I crave a steak but,
The artist wants to eat a steak but is hesitant for they prefer it not to overcook.

I'm not too partial to the meat,
The singer is not a big meat-eater.

When it's cooked too long and I'm made to wait.
The singer dislikes when they have to wait for their food and it comes out overcooked.

Not too much of the parsony,
The singer does not want too much parsley in their meal.

And just enough of the spice.
The artist wants a moderate amount of spice in their meal.

I think I'd enjoy a medium-rare dish with a side of fries.
The artist desires a tolerably cooked dish with a side of fries.

Not too tender, not too tough
The singer wants their steak to be cooked at a moderate level.

Not too little, just enough
The singer stresses that they want just the right amount of food.

Medium.
The artist repeats the word 'medium' as a reminder of their desire to have things in moderation.

Medium. Medium. Medium. Medium. Just a medium. Medium.
The artist repeats the word 'medium' several times to reinforce their preference for moderation.

? and I smell the pits but ?
The sentence is incomplete and the meaning is unclear.

I could've sworn a ? last week and scrubbed like ?
The sentence is incomplete and the meaning is unclear.

I like to stink just a little bit,
The artist admits to enjoying the smell of body odor, even if it is only slightly pleasant.

Just to keep you on your toes yes.
The singer likes to keep others on their toes with their unusual preferences.

The more I stink the more I think,
The singer is self-reflective and points out a connection between their thoughts and body odor.

That you smell like a rose.
The singer associates another person's smell with that of a rose.

Not too pleasant, not too bad
The artist likes smells that are moderately pleasant.

Just enough to hold my ?
The sentence is incomplete and the meaning is unclear.

Medium. Medium. [Repeat: x6]
The singer repeats the word 'medium' several times to reinforce their preference for moderation.