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.
Stellar
Incubus Lyrics
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Meet me in outer space
We could spend the night
Watch the earth come up
I've grown tired of that place
Won't you come with me?
We could start again
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew, uh
Meet me in outer space
I will hold you close
If you're afraid of heights
I need you to see this place
It might be the only way
That I can show you how it feels to be inside of you
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew, uh
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
I do, oh, uh-uh-uh
You are stellar
You are stellar
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew, uh
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do, yeah
The lyrics to Incubus's "Stellar" portray the idea of starting anew with a loved one, away from the monotony of everyday life. The first verse invites the listener to meet in outer space, away from the confines of Earth. The sense of detachment from reality is further emphasized with the line "I've grown tired of that place." The chorus expresses a sense of wonder and amazement at the feeling of being with this person. The repetition of "How do you do it?" highlights the singer's amazement and inability to comprehend the strength of the emotional connection between them. The second verse hints at the possibility of fear, with the line "If you're afraid of heights," but ultimately asserts the importance of sharing this experience together. The song concludes with the declaration that the other person is "stellar" in their ability to make the singer feel the way they do.
Overall, "Stellar" can be interpreted as a love song that reflects the longing for a connection deep enough to escape the mundanity of everyday life. It presents the possibility of transcendence both physically and emotionally and the sense of awe in the face of the strength of the connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You are stellar
The singer is praising the person they are addressing
Meet me in outer space
The singer is requesting for the person to join them in a new location
We could spend the night
The singer is proposing spending quality time together
Watch the earth come up
The singer wants to witness sunrise with the person
I've grown tired of that place
The singer is burnt out of their current location
Won't you come with me?
The singer is inviting the person to leave their current location and venture somewhere else
We could start again
The singer is suggesting a fresh start in a new location
How do you do it?
The singer is curious as to how the person has such an effect on them
Make me feel like I do
The singer is describing how the person makes them feel
It's better than I ever knew, uh
The singer has never experienced this level of emotion before
I will hold you close
The singer is offering physical closeness
If you're afraid of heights
The singer is acknowledging a fear the person may have
I need you to see this place
The singer wants to share a special place with the person they are addressing
It might be the only way
The singer believes it's necessary to take this trip to convey their feelings
That I can show you how it feels to be inside of you
The singer is speaking poetically about their connection with the person they are addressing
I do, oh, uh-uh-uh
The singer is reaffirming their feelings
You are stellar
Reiteration of the opening line
Make me feel like I do
Reiteration of the chorus with the same meaning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Katunich, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher E. Kilmore, Jose Anthony Pasillas, Michael Aaron Einziger
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@caterinaalbasini1653
Meet me in outer space
We could spend the night
Watch the earth come up
I've grown tired of that place
Won't you come with me?
We could start again
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it?
It's better than I ever knew
Meet me in outer space
I will hold you close
If you're afraid of heights
I need you to see this place
It might be the only way
That I can show you how it feels to be inside of you
How do you do it?
Make me feel like I do
How do you do it
It's better than I ever knew
You are stellar
@DEdens1525
At my first job this kid I worked with loved it every time I played this song. He requested it every shift. Years later he died in a car crash on the way to his wedding, because of a drunk driver. To this day this songs says dear to me as a memory of a lost friend.
@terrencemoldern2756
Forever ago but yeah that’s sad. Definitely good to have this song in remembrance though. Definitely have one or two in mind for some particular persons I love
@novemberdelta7864
I couldnt imagine getting into a fatal car accident on the way to a wedding.. that's absolutely horrible
@FenrirFire18
Horrible tale...but at least you help to keep his memory alive!
@paigemcgriff9483
i'm so sorry for your loss. heartbreaking.
@nickdeanda6432
Damn bro! Sorry, love this song. Now it will have a different meaning to me. Rip
@claudiaschaeffer7767
Just got back from seeing them in concert. Brandon sounds exactly like he did over 20 years ago. And still gorgeous as hell. Dare I say, it was a stellar show.
@Crystal.cs22501
They just announced that they'll be a headliner for Louder Than Life (Louisville, Ky) needless to say I'm extremely excited!!
@lacejuda29
I'm gonna see them next month and I can't wait. Hope you had fun!
@againmine648
Enjoying live in Maine tonight! 🤘🏽🤘🏽