Pardon Me
Incubus Lyrics


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Pardon me while I burst
Pardon me while I burst

A decade ago
I never thought I would be at twenty-three
On the verge of spontaneous combustion
Woe-is-me
But I guess that it comes with the territory
An ominous landscape of never ending calamity
I need you to hear
I need you to see that I have had all that I can take
And exploding seems like a definite possibility to me

So pardon me while I burst into flames
I've had enough of the world and it's people's mindless games
So pardon me while I burn and rise above the flame
Pardon me, pardon me, I'll never be the same

Not two days ago
I was having a look in a book
And I saw a picture of a guy fried up above his knee
I said, "I can relate," 'cause lately I've been
Thinking of combustication as a welcomed vacation from
The burdens of the planet earth
Like gravity, hypocrisy, and the perils of being in 3-D
But thinking so much differently

Pardon me while I burst into flames
I've had enough of the world and it's people's mindless games
So pardon me while I burn and rise above the flame
Pardon me, pardon me, I'll never be the same
Never be the same, yeah

Pardon me while I burst into flames
Pardon me, pardon me, pardon me

So pardon me while I burst into flames
I've had enough of the world and its people's mindless games
So pardon me while I burn and rise above the flame
Pardon me, pardon me, I'll never be the same





Pardon me, never be the same, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Incubus's song "Pardon Me" describe someone who is on the brink of emotional collapse and is metaphorically bursting into flames. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer expressing surprise at finding themselves in this state at the age of 23. They refer to an "ominous landscape of never-ending calamity" and express a sense of hopelessness with the world.


The chorus, "Pardon me while I burst into flames," is a cry for help, a desperate plea for someone to understand and acknowledge their pain. The singer is tired of the "mindless games" played by other people and wants to rise above it all.


In the second verse, the singer sees a picture of someone who has been burned and feels a sense of understanding. They too have been feeling overwhelmed by the "burdens of the planet earth" and are considering "combustication" as a way out. Despite this, they recognize that they think differently and are struggling to cope with their feelings.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a cry for help from someone who is struggling with their mental health. The metaphorical language of bursting into flames suggests a feeling of extreme emotional pain, and the repeated plea of "pardon me" emphasizes the singer's need for someone to hear and acknowledge their suffering.


Line by Line Meaning

Pardon me while I burst
Excuse me while I become overwhelmed and explode emotionally


A decade ago
10 years in the past, I couldn't have predicted my current state


I need you to hear
I require someone to listen and understand me


And exploding seems like a definite possibility to me
I feel like I may reach a breaking point and emotionally explode


I've had enough of the world and it's people's mindless games
I am tired of the world and the meaningless actions of its inhabitants


So pardon me while I burn and rise above the flame
Forgive me as I undergo a transformation and become something greater


Not two days ago
Less than 48 hours prior to now


Thinking of combustication as a welcomed vacation from the burdens of the planet earth
Contemplating self-destruction as an appealing means of escaping the difficulties of life on earth


Pardon me, pardon me, I'll never be the same
I apologize and recognize that I will be forever changed as a result of my experiences




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Katunich, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher E. Kilmore, Jose Anthony Pasillas, Michael Aaron Einziger

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@aliselyn5342

Pardon me while I burst
A decade ago
I never thought I would be
At twenty-three, on the verge of
Spontaneous combustion
Woe-is-me
But I guess that it comes
With the territory
An ominous landscape of never-ending calamity
I need you to hear
I need you to see
That I have had all I can take and
Exploding seems like an imminent possibility to me
So pardon me while I burst into flames
I've had enough of the world
And its people's mindless games
So pardon me while I burn
And rise above the flame
Pardon me, pardon me
I'll never be the same
Not two days ago
I was having a look in a book
And I saw a picture of a guy fried up above his knee
I said, I can relate
Cause lately I've been thinking of combustication as a welcome vacation from
The burdens of the planet Earth
Like gravity, hypocrisy and the perils of being in 3D
But thinking so much differently
Pardon me while I burst into flames
I've had enough of the world and its people's mindless games
So pardon me while I burn
And rise above the flame
Pardon me, pardon me
I'll never be the same
Never be the same
Pardon me, while I burst into flames
Pardon me, pardon me, pardon me
So pardon me while I burst into flames
I've had enough of the world and its people's mindless games
So pardon me while I burn
And rise above the flame
Pardon me, pardon me
I'll never be the same
Pardon me
Never be the same



All comments from YouTube:

@jadielsantiago8954

One moment of silence for the people that can't find this Song!

@monoponok8998

lmao i saw this in a youtube video that showed a game on newgrounds with this song and i just found it

@tonyrascon8227

I want more of thissss 😞incubus start making music again I hate the fact I didn’t get to see u guys live

@tonyrascon8227

I found this song watching little nickey

@thewinchester8996

monopono k what’s it called

@davidfrye2879

@@monoponok8998 do you mean Oney?

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@Humanistic_

90s and early 00s was the golden age for alt rock

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4th Dimension I couldn't agree more

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4th Dimension agree!!

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YESSS lol

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