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.
Under My Umbrella
Incubus Lyrics
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I can see for miles
There's comfort in my dark seat
And chaos in the aisles
These eyes are not your eyes
And these eyes are not the color that
Your arid eyes might be
When those eyes of yours decided so
I refuse to kneel before the
Sights you choose to see
When I close my eyes
I remember why I smile
Under my umbrella
I'm an accomplished exile
These eyes are not your eyes
And these eyes are not the color that
Your arid eyes might be
No, I was not around
When those eyes of yours decided so
I refuse to kneel before the sights you choose to see!
If this is right, I'd rather be wrong
If this is sight, I'd rather be blind
These eyes are not your eyes
And these eyes are not the color that
Your arid eyes might be
No, I was not around
When those eyes of yours decided so
I refuse to kneel before the sights you choose to see!
If this is right, I'd rather be wrong
If this is sight, I'd rather be blind
The lyrics to Incubus's song Under My Umbrella convey a sense of individuality and self-realization that comes from detaching oneself from the limiting beliefs of society. The singer expresses a desire to create his own reality, separate from what is expected of him. He hints at the idea of conformity and delves into the notion that others may judge him for not seeing the world the same way they do. The line "These eyes are not your eyes" conveys the idea that everyone experiences the world differently and that we must accept that fact without judgment.
The chorus, "If this is right, I'd rather be wrong. If this is sight, I'd rather be blind" is powerful, as it suggests that the established views of the world may not be right for everyone. The singer is willing to defy society's norms and create his own truth. The usage of "umbrella" suggests that the singer may be protecting himself from the outside world, which tells him what to think and how to feel.
Overall, Under My Umbrella is a song that encourages listeners to question the status quo and follow their own path. It pushes us to be independent thinkers and to not succumb to the pressure of society.
Line by Line Meaning
When I close my eyes
I get a clearer vision of the truth
I can see for miles
The truth is universal and transcends distance
There's comfort in my dark seat
I find solace in my own understanding of the truth
And chaos in the aisles
Others may have conflicting ideas about what is true
These eyes are not your eyes
My perspective is different from yours
And these eyes are not the color that
My perspective is not influenced by external factors such as race or culture
Your arid eyes might be
Your perspective might be limited or lacking in depth
No, I was not around
I did not witness the events that shaped your perspective
When those eyes of yours decided so
When your worldview was formed
I refuse to kneel before the sights you choose to see!
I will not blindly adhere to your opinions or beliefs
If this is right, I'd rather be wrong
I prioritize my own moral compass over societal norms or expectations
If this is sight, I'd rather be blind
I value internal intuition over external influence
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX KATUNICH, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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