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.
Sick Sad Little World
Incubus Lyrics
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But always the first one to complain
You better get careful or
You'll compromise everything you are
The world is a drought when out of love
Please, come back to us, you're all of the above
I'm making a choice to be out of touch
Leave me here in my
Stark raving, sick, sad, little world
Leave me here in my
Stark raving, sick, sad, little world
I've never had unpaid confidantes
It's more than I would care to explain
But I have an open door
Policy when it comes to blame
The world is a joke when out of love
Please, come back to us, you're all of the above
I'm making a choice to be out of touch
"Leave me be," he said, he said, he said
Leave me here in my
Stark raving, sick, sad, little world
Leave me here in my
Stark raving, sick, sad, little world
Leave me here in my
Stark raving, sick, sad, little world
Leave me here in my
Stark raving, sick, sad, little world
The lyrics of Sick Sad Little World by Incubus delve into the themes of disconnection, isolation, and dissatisfaction with the world. The song critiques those who constantly complain without actively trying to change their situation. The first lines, "No your not the first to fall apart, But always the first one to complain," are a commentary on society's tendency to focus on the negative aspects of life.
The chorus, "The world is a drought when out of love. Please come back to us, you're all of the above," suggests that love is a crucial factor in a fulfilling life. The singer pleads for those who have disconnected from society to return and make a positive impact. The lines "I'm making a choice to be out of touch, Leave me be" could be interpreted as someone who has given up on societal norms, and chooses to isolate themselves.
The song's final lines, "He said he said, leave me here in my stark raving sick sad little world," are a cry of despair from someone who feels trapped in their own disillusionment. The song paints a picture of a world devoid of connection or love, where people choose to stay isolated, and reject opportunities to make a positive impact.
Line by Line Meaning
No your not the first to fall apart
You're not alone in feeling broken.
But always the first one to complain
But you tend to vocalize your struggles more than others.
You better get careful or you'll compromise
Be cautious, or you will lose sight of who you are.
Everything you are
Your true self and identity.
The world is a drought when out of love
The world feels barren and empty without love.
Please come back to us you're all of the above
Please return, you encompass all that we need and want.
"I'm making a choice to be out of touch
"I am purposefully isolating myself.
Leave me be" he said
Please respect my decision to be alone.
He said he said
He repeated his request to be left alone.
"leave me here in my
"Let me stay in my
Stark raving sick sad little world!"
Insane, melancholic and isolated world that I have created for myself.
I've never had unpaid confidants
I've never had people I can confide in without paying them.
Its more than I would care to explain
It's a complex situation that I don't want to go into detail about.
But I have an open door policy when it comes to blame
I may accept responsibility too easily, even when it's not my fault.
The world is a joke when out of love
Without love, the world seems meaningless and ridiculous.
Please come back to us your all of the above
Your presence brings love and meaning to our lives.
"I'm making a choice to be out of touch
"I am choosing to isolate myself.
Leave me be" he said
Please respect my decision to be alone.
He said he said
He repeated his request to be left alone.
"leave me here in my
"Let me stay in my
Stark raving sick sad little world!"
The unhappy and unsettling mental space I have created for myself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ben Kenney, Brandon Boyd, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher Kilmore, Jose Anthony II Pasillas, Michael Einziger
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