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, ParaÃba, 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.
Mortify
Incubus Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Wandering thru this violent life
A part of all misconseption from their past
And now thrown out to the street to rot
Painful screams never heard
Hung on the wings of death
Germs are what they seem
For the rich they have no need
Left in the cold in crucial places
Feeling the horrors of real life
Places to places, no where to go
Agonizing pain and no one seems to care
Trying to revive'em for a higher place
But no one seems to give any support
They hear their torment call
Disarmen from an endless war
Aimed by all kinds of poverty
Vagabonds you will find in all types of societies
Resting in thew underground of this materialistic inferno
(Chorus:)
Mortify
In hostility of human injustice
They are living in a world of darkness
In which the light seems far away
(Lead)
No justice
Blamed for someone else's deeds
Humiliation
Because they are poor
Treated harshly
(Lead)
Is this what they call the advancement of mankind
Why men want to rule the space
While they can't even solve the problems of the earth
So much said, but so little done
Blinded and devoured by our greed
Facing all the worries of our minds
We can't feel what is happening in the world around us
Turbulence is the reasons which we all must face
Crossing the line of stupidity and discrimination
Is one of the reasons which makes us ignore
The actual state of the moribund
Breaking down their hope to pieces
Destitution increases infront of their own miserable lives
(Repeat chorus)
(Lead)
Days passed
Injured ones dying fast
Marsh temperatures
The whips of cold winds
Are frosting their bodies on the attack
Feeling the rigor mortis stage alive
Reaching to the ultimate muscular paralysis
(Lead)
The lyrics of Incubus's song Mortify paint a bleak picture of the lives of the homeless, those abandoned by society and left to suffer. The song talks about how the homeless have been misunderstood, thrown into the streets to rot, and how they scream in agony without ever receiving any real help. The song talks about how the homeless are blamed for someone else's deeds, treated harshly, and humiliated because they are poor. The song also laments the apathy of those in power, who would rather focus on conquering the universe than solving basic human problems.
The lyrics of Mortify are a commentary on the disconnect between the haves and have-nots in society. The homeless are forced to face the horrors of real life while the rich turn a blind eye to their suffering. The lyrics point out that homelessness is a problem that exists in all types of societies and how the homeless are relegated to the underground in this materialistic inferno. The chorus of the song Mortify calls out the hostility of human injustice and how the homeless are left in a world of darkness where the light seems far away.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone in their destination
They are alone, directionless and without community
Wandering thru this violent life
They are aimlessly navigating a brutal existence
A part of all misconseption from their past
They are weighed down by misunderstandings about their history and identity
And now thrown out to the street to rot
They are abandoned and left to suffer without support
Painful screams never heard
Their anguish goes unnoticed and unacknowledged
Hung on the wings of death
They are at the mercy of mortality
Germs are what they seem
They are seen as dirty and contagious
For the rich they have no need
They are regarded as unnecessary and dispensable by those in power and privilege
Left in the cold in crucial places
They are abandoned and exposed to the harsh conditions of life
Feeling the horrors of real life
They are experiencing the stark and brutal realities of existence
Places to places, no where to go
They are constantly moving, but have nowhere to belong
Agonizing pain and no one seems to care
They suffer intensely and without anyone to care for them
Trying to revive'em for a higher place
They are working to overcome their circumstances and reach a better place
But no one seems to give any support
They are without help or guidance in their struggles
They hear their torment call
They persist in their anguish and seek relief
Disarmen from an endless war
They struggle without any resources in a seemingly endless conflict
Aimed by all kinds of poverty
They are besieged by different forms of destitution and hardship
Vagabonds you will find in all types of societies
People facing these challenges can be found everywhere
Resting in thew underground of this materialistic inferno
They are hidden or invisible in a world defined by money and consumerism
Mortify
They are suffering and dying in the face of human injustices
In hostility of human injustice
They are subject to brutal and unfair treatment by others
They are living in a world of darkness
Their existence is bleak and oppressive
In which the light seems far away
Hope and relief feel distant and out of reach
No justice
There is no fairness or equity in their experiences
Blamed for someone else's deeds
They are held responsible for actions or events beyond their control
Humiliation
They are degraded and shamed for their poverty
Because they are poor
They are struggling because of material need and disadvantage
Treated harshly
They are subjected to cruelty and mistreatment
Is this what they call the advancement of mankind
The injustices they face make one question human progress
Why men want to rule the space
It seems absurd to focus on outer-space exploration when so much suffering exists on earth
While they can't even solve the problems of the earth
Society cannot even adequately address the issues it faces here and now
So much said, but so little done
There is much talk, but little action or effective support
Blinded and devoured by our greed
Selfishness, consumption and wealth have corrupted society
Facing all the worries of our minds
People are consumed by personal concerns and struggles
We can't feel what is happening in the world around us
Many are blind or indifferent to the suffering of others
Turbulence is the reasons which we all must face
Conflict and suffering are inevitable aspects of life
Crossing the line of stupidity and discrimination
Intolerance and bigotry lead to bad outcomes for everyone
Is one of the reasons which makes us ignore
Bigotry blinds us to the suffering of others
The actual state of the moribund
We are failing to address the needs of those on the brink of death and despair
Breaking down their hope to pieces
Their hope is being destroyed and shattered bit by bit
Destitution increases infront of their own miserable lives
They face ever greater poverty in the context of their miserable existence
Days passed
Time goes on
Injured ones dying fast
Those who are injured or sick are dying quickly
Marsh temperatures
The weather is poor and cold
The whips of cold winds
The winds are harsh and biting
Are frosting their bodies on the attack
Their bodies are being damaged and harmed by the environment
Feeling the rigor mortis stage alive
They are beginning to experience the physical process of death
Reaching to the ultimate muscular paralysis
Their bodies are becoming fully paralyzed and dysfunctional
Contributed by Amelia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.