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.
Pardon Me
Incubus Lyrics
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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
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
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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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
@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?
@Humanistic_
90s and early 00s was the golden age for alt rock
@Uhmm..
4th Dimension I couldn't agree more
@grneyez369
4th Dimension agree!!
@OrionARS
YESSS lol