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.
Redefine
Incubus Lyrics
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Yeah, now think of your body as the pen where the ink resides
Fuse the two, kapow, what are you now?
You're the human magic marker, won't you please surprise my eyes?
It's in your nature, you can paint whatever picture you like
No matter what Ted Koppel says on channel 4 tonight
So modify this third rock from the sun
By painting myriads of pictures with the colors of the one
I'm sick of painting in black and white
My pen is dry and I'm all uptight
So sick of limiting myself
To fit your definition
I'm sick of painting in black and white
My pen is dry and I'm all uptight
So sick of limiting myself
To fit your definition
Picture the scene, where whatever you thought
Would, in the blink of an eye, manifest and become illustrated
You'd be sure man that every line drawn
Reflected a life that you loved not an existence that you hated
So, must we demonstrate that we can't get it straight?
We've painted a picture now we're drowning in the paint
Let's figure out what the fuck it's about
Before the picture we painted chews us up and spits us out
I'm sick of painting in black and white
My pen is dry and I'm all uptight
So sick of limiting myself
To fit your definition
I'm sick of painting in black and white
My pen is dry and I'm all uptight
So sick of limiting myself
To fit your definition
Redefine
I'm sick of painting in black and white
My pen is dry and I'm all uptight
So sick of limiting myself
To fit your definition
So, must we demonstrate that we can't get it straight?
We've painted a picture now we're drowning in the paint
Let's figure out what the fuck it's about
Before the picture we painted chews us up and spits us out
The lyrics to Incubus's "Redefine" portray a message of creativity and self-expression. The song encourages listeners to embrace their unique experiences and individuality, challenging the notion of conformity and societal expectations. The lyrics compare the human brain to a canister filled with ink, and the body to the pen where the ink resides. The fusion of these two elements creates a "human magic marker," capable of painting whatever picture the individual desires.
Through the use of vivid imagery, the song encourages the listener to break free from the limitations of society's expectations and redefine their own existence. The lyrics suggest that one can depict their own reality, regardless of what they have been taught to believe. The line "Picture the scene, where whatever you thought, Would, in the blink of an eye, Manifest and become illustrated," suggests that our thoughts have a powerful ability to shift our reality and bring our desires to fruition.
Ultimately, the song is a call to action for people to redefine their lives on their own terms, rather than conforming to societal expectations. The lyrics empower listeners to paint with the "colors of one" and embrace their unique perspective, offering a new vision of life that is vibrant, adventurous, and limitless.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine your brain as a
Visualize your mind like a container filled with ink
Canister filled with ink
Your brain filled with the limitless potential of imagination and creativity
Yeah, now think of your body
Consider your physical self
As the pen where the ink resides
As the tool that allows you to bring your thoughts to life through expression
Fuse the two; KAPOW!
Merge your mind and body to unleash explosive creativity
What are you now?
What kind of powerful being have you become?
You're the human magic marker, won't you
You possess the ability to create wonders with the stroke of a pen or brush
Please surprise my eyes?
Please amaze me with your incredible artistry
It's in your nature,
You have an innate ability to create and express yourself
You can paint whatever picture
You have the freedom to create any image you desire
You like no matter what
Regardless of others' opinions or the restrictions of society
Ted Koppel says on channel 4 tonight
The media's portrayal of reality does not have to influence your creative expression
So modify this third rock from the sun
Alter this world to reflect your unique perspective
By painting myriads of pictures
By creating countless unique artworks
With the colors of one
With the vibrant and diverse colors of your individuality
I'm sick of painting in black and white
I'm tired of conforming to conventional standards of art or expression
My pen is dry, now I'm uptight
I'm feeling creatively stifled and anxious
So sick of limiting myself
I'm tired of restraining my creativity and expression
To fit your definition
To conform to others' expectations or societal norms
Picture the scene, where whatever you thought,
Imagine a world where your every creative idea materializes
Would, in the blink of an eye,
Instantaneously
Manifest and become illustrated
Come to life and be represented through art
You'd be sure man that every
You would be certain that each and every creative piece
Line drawn reflected a life that you loved
Reflects a life that you personally enjoy and appreciate
Not an existence that you hated
Not a life that you find unfulfilling or aimless
So, must we demonstrate that
Do we need to prove that
We can't get it straight?
We are unable to understand or fully express our creativity?
We've painted a picture,
We've created an artwork
Now we're drowning in paint
Now we're drowning in our own artistic creations
Lets figure out what the fuck it's about
We should analyze and understand the meaning behind our art
Before the picture we painted
Before our artwork
Chews us up and spits us out
Starts to have negative effects on our lives
Redefine
Revamp and redefine the way we approach creativity and expression
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Katunich, Brandon Charles Boyd, Gavin Koppel, Jose Anthony Pasillas, Michael Aaron Einziger
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Imagine your brain as a
Canister filled with ink
Yeah, now think of your body
As the pen where the ink resides
Fuse the two; KAPOW!
What are you now?
You're the human magic marker, won't you
Please surprise my eyes?
It's in your nature,
You can paint whatever picture
You like no matter what
Ted Koppel says on channel 4 tonight
So modify this third rock from the sun
By painting myriads of pictures
With the colors of one
I'm sick of painting in black and white
My pen is dry, now I'm uptight
So sick of limiting myself
To fit your definition
Picture the scene, where whatever you thought,
Would, in the blink of an eye,
Manifest and become illustrated
You'd be sure man that every
Line drawn reflected a life that you loved
Not an existence that you hated
So, must we demonstrate that
We can't get it straight?
We've painted a picture,
Now we're drowning in paint
Lets figure out what the fuck it's about
Before the picture we painted
Chews us up and spits us out
I'm sick of painting in black and white
My pen is dry, now I'm uptight
So sick of limiting myself
To fit your definition
Redefine
tnightwolf
To me, overall, still their best album!
Lunar Vania
Hands down...then they went Pop Alternative...
Mr. Austin Lucksted
I wish they would return to their roots again.
scrumptious5446
No doubt!
chuck farley
By far their best album. They were free to express!
Louis Cypher
I felt this comment in my soul!!! Love it!!!
Sam Chaney
This album had it all, funky slap bass, hip hop turntablism, metal, drum and bass breakcore beats, jazzy chords, saxophone, hell there's even didgeridoo on this track.
Fromaggio
this album was 100% brainpower
alex samain
DEF my fav INCUBUS album .. very experimental and at that stage where they are holding into their roots while branching to a more mainstream sound.
te eed
most underrated incubus song