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.
Pistola Live
Incubus Lyrics
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My intention a bullet, my body a trigger finger
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
I don't need to fear, fear you
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
My secret arsenal is an infinite ageless ink well
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
I don't need to fear, fear you
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
On the tip of my tongue an offence, it is poised and rearing
My intention a bullet, my body a trigger finger
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
I don't need to fear, fear you
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
In this song, Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd uses the metaphor of a pen being a pistola (Spanish for pistol) to describe the power of his lyrics. He says that the offence is on the tip of his tongue, meaning he is ready to call someone out or speak his mind. His intention is the bullet and his body is the trigger finger, which shows that his words have the potential to be violent and powerful.
Boyd further emphasizes the power of his words by describing his pen as a secret arsenal with infinite ageless ink, symbolizing the never-ending impact and influence that his writing can have. He compares it to a fountain of youth, representing the ability of his words to inspire and rejuvenate. Finally, he refers to it as a patriot's weapon of choice, suggesting that his words have the potential to bring about change and unify a nation.
The repetition of the phrase "Yeah, my pen is a pistola" throughout the song underscores the message that Boyd is conveying. He doesn't need to fear anyone because he has a powerful weapon in his pen. Overall, "Pistola" is a song about the power of words and how they can be used to inspire, challenge, and provoke change.
Line by Line Meaning
On the tip of my tongue an offence, it is poised and rearing
I have a strong desire to say something that might offend you
My intention a bullet, my body a trigger finger
I have a clear intention to express my thoughts and ideas, and my ability to do so is as powerful as a gun
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
I have the power to use my writing as a weapon
I don't need to fear, fear you
I am confident and unafraid to speak my mind, even if it may make others uncomfortable
My secret arsenal is an infinite ageless ink well
I have an endless supply of ideas and inspiration that flows through my writing
It's a fountain of youth and a patriot's weapon of choice
My writing has the ability to inspire and energize, and can be used to promote patriotism and love of country
On the tip of my tongue an offence, it is poised and rearing
I am ready and eager to speak my mind and challenge the status quo
My intention a bullet, my body a trigger finger
My words are powerful and have the ability to impact others, much like a gun
Yeah, my pen is a pistola
I am confident in my writing and the impact it can have
I don't need to fear, fear you
I am not afraid to speak out against those who disagree with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN KENNEY, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, CHRISTOPHER E KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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Hello JET
On the tip of my tongue
An offensive is poised and rearing
My intention: a bullet
My body: a trigger finger
And my pen is a pistola
I don't need to fear you ?
My secret arsenal
Is an infinite ageless inkwell
Its a fountain of youth
And a patriots weapon of choice
And my pen is a pistola
I don't need to fear you ?
Chris Edwards
Man, the variations to the bassline that Ben Kenney is throwing around are epic
Arthorn
He changed Incubus by a LOT and I loved it... Incubus from 2003 to 2009 its simply the best thing
SlyHikari03
That solo with the crazy feedback.
Rad.
Never heard a delay pedal go that fast
Hello JET
On the tip of my tongue
An offensive is poised and rearing
My intention: a bullet
My body: a trigger finger
And my pen is a pistola
I don't need to fear you ?
My secret arsenal
Is an infinite ageless inkwell
Its a fountain of youth
And a patriots weapon of choice
And my pen is a pistola
I don't need to fear you ?
Dennis Jones
I can listen to the jam that starts at 3:15 all fucking day. So damn good!!!
Swarth
"My secret arsenal is an infinite, ageless inkwell. It's a fountain of youth, and a patriots weapon of choice!!! "
david acot
great era of them wish i was there in this live performance.
bunt1691
I'll try to link the red rocks performance. It's even better. It's droppstepped so fast. But spot on.
Collin Lewis
damn that guitar is magical
Nichetone
I miss the 2003-2009 jammy era of Incubus live shows