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.
Paper Shoes
Incubus Lyrics
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I soar
This I adore
And then like a locomotive
The sound of your sorrow comes
I'm tired of the way that it feels
I only apologized to you to make you feel better
I'd rather be alone
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weather
But pain will roll off like water on feathers
You fly
You soar
And then like a locomotive
The sound of your sorrow comes
I'm tired of the way that it feels
I only apologized to you to make you feel better
But I think I've outgrown that horsehair sweater
I'd rather be on my own
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weather
But pain will roll off like water on feathers
I'm tired of the way that it feels
I only apologized to you to make you feel better
I think I've outgrown that horsehair sweater
I'd rather be alone
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weather
But pain will roll off like water on feathers
The lyrics of Incubus's song Paper Shoes convey the feeling of being tired of a toxic relationship. The first stanza is a declaration of love for the freedom and joy that the singer feels when he flies and soars. However, this happiness is short-lived, as the sound of his partner's sorrow is like that of a locomotive, a deafening noise that destroys everything it touches. The second stanza shows the singer's disillusionment with the relationship, comparing his partner's dependability to that of paper shoes in bad weather. He's tired of apologizing to make her feel better and has outgrown his willingness to put up with her behavior. The singer is making a choice to be on his own, where he can escape the pain of this relationship, which will roll off him like water off feathers.
The lyrics of Paper Shoes are a metaphor for the recognition that sometimes, no matter how hard we try, certain relationships are not healthy for us. We might cling to them out of habit or fear, but ultimately, the pain they cause is like rain on paper shoes or feathers, which rolls off effortlessly. The song's chorus shows that the singer has reached a point where he is ready to leave behind the toxic relationship and embrace the freedom of being on his own. Overall, the song's message is one of empowerment and the realization that sometimes, to move forward, we need to let go of what is holding us back.
Line by Line Meaning
I fly
I'm living my life to the fullest
I soar
I'm reaching new heights every day
This I
I love feeling so free
Adore
I'm grateful for everything I have
Then like a locomotive
Unexpectedly, your sadness hits me
The sound of your sorrow calls
I can hear your pain and it's affecting me
I'm tired of the way that it feels
I can't keep dealing with your negativity
I only apologized to you to make you feel better
I said sorry just to comfort you, not because I was actually at fault
But I think I've outgrown that horsehair sweater
I've changed and can no longer pretend to be something I'm not
I’d rather be alone
I want to be independent and not tied down
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weather
You're not dependable and can't be counted on
But pain will roll off like water on feather
I'm strong enough to handle my own pain and move on
You'd fly
You used to be so carefree and happy
You'd soar
You were ambitious and had big dreams
I'd rather be on my own
I don't want to be dragged down by your problems
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weathers
You're unreliable and can't be counted on
But pain will roll off like water on feathers
You'll eventually move on from your pain
I'm tired of the way that it feels
I can't keep dealing with your negativity
I only apologized to you to make you feel better
I said sorry just to comfort you, not because I was actually at fault
But I think I've outgrown that horsehair sweater
I've changed and can no longer pretend to be something I'm not
I’d rather be on my own
I want to be independent and not tied down
You're about as reliable as paper shoes in bad weathers
You're not dependable and can't be counted on
But pain will roll off like water on feathers
I'll eventually move on from the pain you caused me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Lee Kenney, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher E Kilmore, Jose Anthony Ii Pasillas, Michael Aaron Einziger
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