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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.

No Scrubs
Incubus Lyrics

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Verse 1
A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly and is
Also known as a buster
Always talkin about what he wants
And just sits on his broke ass, so

Hook
No

I don't want your number
No
I don't wanna give you mine, and
No
I don't wanna meet you nowhere
No
I don't want none of your time, and

Chorus
No
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hanging out the passenger side
Of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hanging out the passenger side
Of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me

But a scrub's checkin' me but his game is kinda weak
And i know that he cannot approach me
Cuz I'm lookin like class and he's looking like trash
Can't get wit a deadbeat ass

Hook

Chorus

Bridge
If you don't have a car
And you're walking
Oh yes son
I'm talking to you
If you live at home
Wit your momma
Oh yes son
I'm talking to you
If you have a shorty
But you don't show love
Oh yes son
I'm talking to you
Wanna get with me
With no money
Oh no
I don't want no-oh
No scrub
No scrub
No no
No scrub
No no no no
No scrub
No no

Chorus
[fade out]

(rap heard in video)
See? If you can not spacially expand my horizons,
Then that leaves you in the class with a scrub, never risin',
I don't mind a surprise and if you don't
Have the g's to please me and bounce from here to the course ofall the seas
So, let me give you something to think about
Inundate your mind with intentions to turn you out
Can't forget to focus on the picture in front of me
I do it clear as DVD on digital TV screens
Satisfy my appetite with something spectacular
Check your vernacular, and then I'll get back to ya
With diamond-like precision,
Insatiable is what I invision
Can't detect acquisition on your friend's Expedition
Mr. Big Willie, if ya really wanna know,
Ask Chilli, could I be a Silly Ho

Not with T-boz and all my senoritas
Steppin' on your Filas but you don't hear me though...

Overall Meaning

Incubus's song "No Scrubs" is a cover of TLC's chart-topping 1999 song with the same name. The song is a critique of men who are financially irresponsible or have low ambition, hence the phrase "no scrubs." The song's lyrics specifically call out men who do not have cars or their own homes, do not show love to their partners, and have weak game or charm. The song's speaker, most likely a woman, is not interested in being pursued by such men and rejects their advances.

The cover by Incubus takes the song in a new direction, with a softer, more alternative sound compared to TLC's R&B original. Incubus's version features a spoken-word rap interlude, which extends the song's commentary on ambition and expectations in a romantic relationship. The spoken-word section criticizes men who cannot expand the singer's horizons and do not have the means to please them. The song ultimately encourages listeners to pursue meaningful relationships and not settle for less.

Line by Line Meaning

A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly and is
A scrub is a guy who tries to act cool but isn't

Also known as a buster
Also referred to as someone who is not reliable and can't be counted on

Always talkin about what he wants
A scrub is always talking about what he wants but never does anything to get it

And just sits on his broke ass, so
They don't have any ambition and don't do anything to improve their financial status

No
I don't want anything to do with you

I don't want your number
I am not interested in having your phone number

No
I do not want anything to do with you

I don't wanna give you mine, and
I don't want to give you my phone number either

No
You are wasting your time if you think I will meet up with you

I don't wanna meet you nowhere
I have no interest in meeting up with you

No
I don't want to spend time with you

I don't want none of your time, and
I have no time to waste on you

No
I have no interest in spending time with you

I don't want no scrub
I do not want to be involved with anyone who is not successful and doesn't have their life together

A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
I am not interested in anyone who doesn't have good qualities or potential

Hanging out the passenger side
They are not even driving their own car

Of his best friend's ride
They are riding with someone else who is more successful than they are

Trying to holla at me
They are unsuccessfully trying to get my attention

But a scrub's checkin' me but his game is kinda weak
Someone who doesn't have their life together is trying to show interest in me but in a way that is not very impressive or convincing

And i know that he cannot approach me
I am not interested and it is pointless for them to try to impress me

Cuz I'm lookin like class and he's looking like trash
I have good qualities and someone who isn't successful is not good enough for me

Can't get wit a deadbeat ass
I am not interested in someone who doesn't have a job or any prospects

If you don't have a car
If you don't have a way to transport yourself

And you're walking
And you have to walk everywhere

Oh yes son
This applies to you

I'm talking to you
This is directed at you

If you live at home
If you still live with your parents

Wit your momma
And rely on your mom for everything

If you have a shorty
If you have a girlfriend

But you don't show love
But you don't show her affection or take care of her

Wanna get with me
If you are interested in me

With no money
But you don't have any prospects or a way to support yourself and a potential partner

I don't want no-oh
I am not interested in anyone like this

No scrub
I am looking for someone who has good qualities and potential

See? If you can not spacially expand my horizons,
If you do not have the capability to introduce me to new experiences

Then that leaves you in the class with a scrub, never risin',
Then you are in the same category as someone who will never amount to anything

I don't mind a surprise and if you don't
I am open to different types of people but if you don't

Have the g's to please me and bounce from here to the course of all the seas
If you don't have the qualities and ability to take me on an exciting, fulfilling journey

So, let me give you something to think about
Let me explain something to you

Inundate your mind with intentions to turn you out
I am going to share insight that will inspire or motivate you

Can't forget to focus on the picture in front of me
I must be focused on what is important and right in front of me

I do it clear as DVD on digital TV screens
I am making my point very clear and concise

Satisfy my appetite with something spectacular
I want to be with someone who is impressive and exciting

Check your vernacular, and then I'll get back to ya
Improve your communication skills and then I will consider talking to you again

With diamond-like precision, insatiable is what I invision
I want something very specific and rare

Can't detect acquisition on your friend's Expedition
I can see that you don't have any assets of your own, you are just riding your friend's coattails

Mr. Big Willie, if ya really wanna know,
You have to be rich and successful if you really want to impress me

Ask Chilli, could I be a Silly Ho
Ask Chili from TLC if I am the type to fall for someone who isn't successful

Not with T-boz and all my senoritas
I am not interested in someone who is not successful and cannot provide for me

Steppin' on your Filas but you don't hear me though...
I am trying to tell you that I am not interested, but you are not listening to me

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