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.
Privilege
Incubus Lyrics
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Isn't it weird that a privilege could feel like a chore?
Maybe it's me but this line isn't going anywhere
Maybe if we looked hard enough, we could find a backdoor
Find yourself a backdoor
I see you in line, dragging your feet
You have my sympathy
That is your privilege
Isn't it strange that the man standing in front of me
Doesn't have a clue why he's waiting, or what he's waiting for?
Maybe it's me but I'm sick of wasting energy
Maybe if I look in my heart I could find a backdoor
Find yourself a backdoor
I see you in line, dragging your feet
You have my sympathy
The day you were born, you were born free
That is your, that is your privilege
Find yourself a backdoor
I see you in line, dragging your feet
You have my sympathy
The day you were born, you were born free
That is your privilege
I see you in line, dragging your feet
You have my sympathy
The day you were born, you were born free
That is your, that is your privilege
That is your, that is your, that is your
The lyrics to Incubus's song 'Privilege' are a commentary on the human experience of being burdened by responsibility and expectation, even when those things are meant to be positives. The opening lines question why something that is meant to be a good thing, such as a gift or privilege, can end up feeling like an enemy or a chore. The singer wonders if there is a way to circumvent the pressure and expectation that come with privilege, perhaps by finding a "backdoor" or an alternate route.
The second verse focuses on the frustrations of waiting in line, and the confusion that can come with not knowing what one is waiting for. The singer is tired of expending energy on waiting and wondering, and suggests that perhaps the answer lies within themselves, if they can just find a way to access it. The chorus offers a reminder that every person is born with the innate privilege of freedom, but that freedom can also come with its own set of obligations and duties. Ultimately, the lyrics seem to suggest that while privilege can be both a gift and a burden, the key to navigating its complexities lies in finding a sense of autonomy and self-direction.
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't it strange that a gift could be an enemy?
It's weird that something given freely can ultimately hurt you.
Isn't it weird that a privilege could feel like a chore?
Having advantages often feels like it adds extra responsibilities and pressure.
Maybe it's me but this line isn't going anywhere
I don't feel like I'm making progress in life.
Maybe if we looked hard enough, we could find a backdoor
Maybe there's another way out of our current situation that we haven't thought of yet.
(Find yourself a backdoor)
Try to find a creative solution to your problems.
I see you in line, dragging your feet
I see you waiting for something, but it seems like a burden.
You have my sympathy
I understand and feel sorry for your struggles.
The day you were born, you were born free
You were born without any constraints or limitations.
That is your privilege
It's something you're entitled to simply because you're alive and a human being.
Isn't it strange that the man standing in front of me / Doesn't have a clue why he is waiting, or what he's waiting for?
It's weird that some people are just going through the motions of their lives without any real purpose or direction.
Maybe it's me, but I'm sick of wasting energy
I'm tired of putting effort into things that don't give me anything in return.
Maybe if I look in my heart I could find a backdoor
Maybe I need to search within myself to find a way out of my current situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Katunich, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher Kilmore, Jose Anthony Pasillas II, Michael Aaron Einziger
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