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.
Southern Girl
Incubus Lyrics
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And are there locks on all doors?
If you're looking for an open book
Look no further, I am yours
We'll behave like animals
Swing from tree to tree
We can do anything
You're an exception to the rule
You're a bonafide rarity
You're all I ever wanted
Southern girl
Could you want me?
So come outside and walk with me
We'll try each other on to see if we fit
And with our roots, become a tree
To shade what we make, under it
We'll behave like animals
Swing from tree to tree
We can do anything
That turns you up and sets you free
You're an exception to the rule
You're a bonafide rarity
You're all I ever wanted
Southern girl
Could you want me?
The lyrics of Incubus's song Southern Girl convey a sense of excitement and pursuit of a woman who is perceived as unique and exceptional. The singer questions whether everything is a trap and wonders if there are barriers that prevent the attainment of his desires. However, he reassures the object of his affection that she has nothing to fear because he is an open book and he is hers. The imagery of swinging from tree to tree and behaving like animals is used to convey a sense of freedom and spontaneity in the relationship. The singer feels that this woman is the one he has been looking for and asks if she would also want him.
The phrase "Southern girl" in the song can be interpreted in different ways. It might be a reference to a specific person or a more generalization of a Southern belle stereotype. The lyrics describe the woman as an exception to the rule and a bonafide rarity, which suggests that she is unique in some way. The singer gives the impression that he is willing to take risks and explore the relationship to its fullest potential. He invites the Southern girl to walk with him and try each other on, which conveys a sense of experimentation and discovery. The final image of becoming a tree with roots that shade what they create under it suggests a desire to build something meaningful and long-lasting.
Line by Line Meaning
Is everything a baited hook?
Are all things designed to lure you in, to deceive you?
And are there locks on all doors?
Do you feel trapped, that opportunities are closed to you?
If you're looking for an open book
If you want someone who is honest and transparent
Look no further, I am yours
I am that person, I am completely yours
We'll behave like animals
We'll be wild and unrestrained
Swing from tree to tree
Be adventurous and carefree
We can do anything
We can explore all possibilities
That turns you up and sets you free
That excites you and makes you feel liberated
You're an exception to the rule
You're unique, not like everyone else
You're a bonafide rarity
You're a true one-of-a-kind
You're all I ever wanted
You're everything I've ever desired
Southern girl
Referring to the person being addressed, likely someone from the southern United States
Could you want me?
Do you share my feelings, do you want me too?
So come outside and walk with me
Let's explore the world together
We'll try each other on to see if we fit
Let's see if we're compatible
And with our roots, become a tree
Let's build something lasting and meaningful
To shade what we make, under it
To provide shelter and protection for what we create together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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