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, ParaÃba, 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.
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Incubus Lyrics
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We could build our own version of society,
Well, there'd be no one to answer to
And complicate our lives,
We could be
The epitome of self sufficient.
Time to pay! To pay!
Why should I?
Why should we pay for your mistake?
To carry on.
Why should we carry on your false integrity?
When you've shown us that you
Can't even keep your nest clean.
So far we've put finacial gain
Ahead of human needs,
Quality of our lives should be prioritized.
Time to pay! To pay!
Time to pay; you've got to pay me!
Why should I?
Why should we pay for your mistake?
To carry on.
Modify your version so we can carry on.
To carry on.
To be conclusive,
I'd like to say,
You've done a super-fine job with your display.
I see now that you cannot comprehend
What it means to respect your life and then some!
To be rich, that would be great.
No, but it doesn't mean POO-POO without your nest!
So why should I pay for your mistake, man?
Why should I?
Why should we pay for your mistake?
To carry on.
Modify your version so we can carry on.
To carry on.
The lyrics to Incubus's "Version" speak to the idea of creating a new society, outside of the confines of traditional norms and societal pressures. The first verse sets the stage for this utopian dream, where the singer suggests that they could build their own house and be completely self-sufficient. The lines, "there'd be no one to answer to, and complicate our lives" suggest that they're tired of the complexities that come with living in a society that demands so much of us. The chorus, "time to pay, to pay, time to pay; you've got to pay me" seems to be directed at those who have made mistakes in the past and are now being held accountable for them. The singer questions why they should have to pay for the mistakes of others, and why society prioritizes financial gain over the quality of life.
The second verse takes a more critical tone, challenging those who have been in charge to do better. The lines, "why should we carry on your false integrity, when you've shown us that you can't even keep your nest clean" are a scathing critique of those in power who preach one thing but do another. The pre-chorus, "we've put financial gain ahead of human needs, quality of our lives should be prioritized" suggests that the true goal of society should be the well-being of its citizens, rather than the accumulation of wealth. The song ends with a call to action, a plea to "modify your version so we can carry on," suggesting that change is necessary if we are to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
We could live in a house outside of town,
We have the potential to lead a secluded life, away from the town's hustle and bustle.
We could build our own version of society,
We have the power to create our miniature world in a way we want.
Well, there'd be no one to answer to
Living independently means no one could question or dictate us.
And complicate our lives,
Not having to deal with people means we could keep our life simple.
We could be
We could have the potential to become.
The epitome of self sufficient.
We could be the perfect example of being self-sufficient.
Time to pay! To pay!
It's an indication towards someone that they need to payback now.
Time to pay; you've got to pay me!
Being direct towards someone to make them aware that they owe money and they have to pay.
Why should I?
Asking the reason for the mentioned action.
Why should we pay for your mistake?
Questioning the responsibility for someone else's mistake.
To carry on.
To continue with the present situation.
Why should we carry on your false integrity?
A rhetorical question indicating why should they follow the false and shallow values.
When you've shown us that you can't even keep your nest clean.
Questioning the authority's capability to maintain the basic hygiene and cleanliness factors.
So far we've put financial gain ahead of human needs,
As a society, we have always prioritized money more than basic necessities of human life.
Quality of our lives should be prioritized.
Pleading for a better quality of life to be prioritized over wealth.
Modify your version so we can carry on.
Asking someone to change their ways so that others can move ahead with their life.
To be conclusive,
To come to a conclusion.
I'd like to say,
I would like to express.
You've done a super-fine job with your display.
Sarcastic remark referred to someone doing something insignificant and expecting appreciation.
I see now that you cannot comprehend
Stating that the person is incapable of understanding a particular thing.
What it means to respect your life and then some!
The importance of respecting your own life and others as well.
To be rich, that would be great.
Having wealth would be an excellent thing.
No, but it doesn't mean POO-POO without your nest!
Insinuating that wealth means nothing without a healthy and thriving community.
So why should I pay for your mistake, man?
Asking the question of why they should be held responsible for someone else's mistake.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX KATUNICH, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, GAVIN KOPPEL, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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