Nice To Know You
Incubus Lyrics
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Better than witnessing new-born nebulas in bloom
She who sees from up high smiles and surely sings
Perspective pries your once-weighty eyes and it gives you wings
I haven't felt the way I feel today
In so long, it's hard for me to specify
I'm beginning to notice
Pins and needles, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
To know you
Deeper than the deepest Cousteau would ever go
And higher than the heights of what we often think we know
Blessed she who clearly sees the wood for the trees
To obtain a bird's eye is to turn a blizzard into a breeze
I haven't felt the way I feel today
In so long, it's hard for me to specify
I'm beginning to notice
How much this feels like a waking limb
Pins and needles, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
To know you
But could it be that it has been there all along?
Yeah
I haven't felt the way I feel today
In so long, it's hard for me to specify
I'm beginning to notice
How much this feels like a waking limb
Pins and needles, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
Goodbye, nice to know you
To know you
The opening lines of "Nice To Know You" allude to the controversial television performer, Uri Geller, who claimed to possess psychokinetic abilities including the power to bend silver spoons. Incubus lead singer, Brandon Boyd, seems to imply that there are greater things to experience than watching Geller perform spoon-bending and encourages listeners to broaden their perspective. The next line references celestial events, suggesting that witnessing the birth of nebulas (stellar nurseries) is more wondrous than Geller's tricks.
Boyd then introduces the character "she who sees from up high" who is blessed with a broad and elevated perspective, causing her to smile and sing. He suggests that perspective can be liberating and gives one the ability to fly or soar beyond once-self-imposed limitations. The chorus with its repetition of "nice to know you" becomes somewhat paradoxical as it appears he is bidding farewell. Nonetheless, the lyrics clearly allude to a deeper transformation taking place within the singer, almost as if he is bidding farewell to an old self that is no longer needed.
The second verse continues the theme of broadening one's perspective. Cousteau is a reference to French oceanographer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who made marine conservation efforts famous. Boyd suggests that "she who sees from up high" can dive deeper than Cousteau ever could, and her vision extends higher than what we think we already know. She who can see the forest beyond the trees, turns tumultuous winds into soothing breezes. The repeated chorus becomes almost haunting as it possibly depicts the death of his "old self" and the rebirth of something new.
Line by Line Meaning
Better than watching Geller bending silver spoons
Observing the extraordinary beauty of the universe and its natural wonders is more captivating than witnessing supernatural tricks and illusions performed by a famous entertainer.
Better than witnessing new-born nebulas in bloom
The mesmerizing sight of celestial objects being created in deep space is more rewarding than the beauty of flowers and plants blooming on Earth.
She who sees from up high smiles and surely sings
Looking at the world from a grand perspective gives clarity and joy to those who gaze upon it.
Perspective pries your once-weighty eyes and it gives you wings
Having a new point of view opens up possibilities and frees you from a heavy mental burden, allowing you to soar with newfound freedom.
I haven't felt the way I feel today
This moment feels special and unique.
In so long, it's hard for me to specify
It's been a while since I felt this way and it's difficult to describe or explain.
I'm beginning to notice
I'm becoming aware of something important.
How much this feels like a waking limb
This experience feels like a part of me that has regained consciousness.
Pins and needles, nice to know you
The thrilling sensation of pins and needles has returned and it's great to feel alive again.
Goodbye, nice to know you
This moment was great, but it's time to move on and say goodbye.
Deeper than the deepest Cousteau would ever go
The complexity and mystery of the world's oceans are beyond the reach of even the most expert explorers.
And higher than the heights of what we often think we know
The true extent and potential of the universe are beyond what we commonly believe or conceive of.
Blessed she who clearly sees the wood for the trees
Those who can perceive the larger perspective and distinguish important details from the mundane are fortunate indeed.
To obtain a bird's eye is to turn a blizzard into a breeze
Gaining a wide perspective can make even the most chaotic and overwhelming situations seem simple and easy to manage.
But could it be that it has been there all along?
Perhaps this experience or way of seeing has always been present, but it took until now to be recognized.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Katunich, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher Kilmore, Jose Anthony II Pasillas, Michael Aaron Einziger
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Better than watching Gellar
Bending silver spoons
Better than witnessing
Newborn nebulas in bloom
She who sees from up high smiles
And surely sings
Perspective pries her once
Weighty eyes and
It gives you wings
I haven't felt the way
I feel today
In so long its hard
For me to specify
I'm beginning to notice
How much this feels like
A waking limb
Pins and needles
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
Deeper than the deepest
Coustou would ever go
Higher than the heights of what
We often think we know
Blessed she who clearly
Sees the wood for the trees
To obtain a bird's eye is to
Turn a blizzard to a breeze
I haven't felt the way
I feel today
In so long its hard
For me to specify
I'm beginning to notice
How much this feels like
A waking limb
Pins and needles
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
To know, you
Could it be that it had
Been there all along
I haven't felt the way
I feel today
In so long it's hard
For me to specify
I'm beginning to notice
How much this feels like
A waking limb
Pins and needles
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
Goodbye
Nice to know you
To know you
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Songwriters: Alex Katunich / Brandon Boyd / Brandon Charles Boyd / Christopher Kilmore / Jose Pasillas Ii / Jose Anthony Ii Pasillas / Michael Einziger / Michael Aaron Einziger
Nice to Know You lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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@m.barbasa7250
Better than watching Gellar bending silver spoons.
Better than witnessing new born nebulaes in bloom.
She who sees from 'up-high' smiles and surely sings.
Perspective pries your once weighty eyes and it gives you wings.
I haven't felt the way I feel today
in so long it's hard for me to specify.
I'm beginning to notice how much this feels like a waking limb...
pins and needles,
nice to know you,
goodbye!
Deeper than the deepest Cousteau would ever go.
And higher than the heights of what we often think we know.
Blessed she who clearly sees the wood for the trees.
To obtain a 'bird's eye' is to turn a blizzard into a breeze.
I haven't felt the way I feel today
in so long it's hard for me to specify.
I'm beginning to notice how much this feels like a waking limb...
pins and needles,
nice to know you...
goodbye!
So could it be that it has been there all along?
@nurseaylla
2024, still listening 🎶🫶🏻 (30 years old)
@travelfood5913
Who is still listening to this wonderful stuff in 2020, 2021?
@dakaraiakil
This album gets played at my job weekly and it never gets old. It plays from start to finish multiple times a day too.
@bryancline8893
This song is how you turn a platonic friendship into a 1 night stand. Of course i still listen to it 😂😂😂
@slickricky55
Huh....Me 🤘
@williamvillalobos8180
I miss the old days.
@tommasterton1813
90's rock will never die (might be 2000s)
@georgefarmer7196
Incubus will always be that one in a million band. Back in the late 90’s early 2000’s their sound was so distinctive, just listening to the first few seconds on every song you knew it was Incubus. And still here in almost 2022, their sound has been almost impossible to replicate.
@Rise-ce1wb
Yep, true .
@prodNieva
the same happens to me with limp bizkit, i hear a second of a song and i immediatily know its them, and with linkin park too