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.
While All The Vultures Feed
Incubus Lyrics
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We're of a dying breed
Don't understate our relevance
We're the eyes in the walls
And we witness the vultures feed, yeah
Oh
Stay wide awake
Oh
Make haste 'cause predators precede
Oh
Stay wide awake
Stay wide awake, yeah
Oh
While all the vultures feed
Like angles in a sphere
We're of our own design
No more perpetual reticence
With our words we make shapes
And our angles can align, yeah
And their appetite's careless and menacing
It humbles me
When prey softly outwits its predator
Such is a sight to see
Oh
Stay wide awake
Stay wide awake, yeah
Oh
Make haste 'cause predators precede
Oh
Stay wide awake
Stay wide awake, yeah
Oh
While all the vultures feed
Stay wide awake
Stay wide awake, yeah
Oh
Make haste 'cause predators precede
Oh
Stay wide awake
Stay wide awake, yeah
Oh
While all the vultures feed
Oh
While all the vultures feed
Oh
While all the vultures feed
Oh
While all the vultures feed
Oh
While all the vultures feed
The lyrics of Incubus's song "While All The Vultures Feed" explore the idea of being aware of one's surroundings and staying vigilant in a world that is constantly changing. The opening line "The future is on fire" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it suggests a sense of urgency and danger. The band identifies themselves as a "dying breed", which may refer to their unique sound and approach to music in the current market. They urge the listener to not "understate our relevance", emphasizing their importance in the world.
The chorus of the song serves as a warning to the listener, telling them to "Stay wide awake" and "Make haste" because "predators precede". This could refer to any number of things - from the danger of global warming to political turmoil to personal struggles. The vultures that the band mentions may also be a metaphor for those who exploit the weak and vulnerable. By staying aware and vigilant, the listener can avoid becoming prey to these predators.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the importance of using one's words to make a difference. The band compares themselves to "angles in a sphere", suggesting that they are not bound by traditional constraints and can think and act in unconventional ways. With their words, they can create "shapes" and align their "angles" to effect change in the world.
Overall, "While All The Vultures Feed" encourages the listener to stay aware and take control of their own lives, rather than becoming prey to those who seek to exploit them.
Line by Line Meaning
The future is on fire
The future feels scary and uncertain, like it's burning out of control.
We're of a dying breed
We're a small, dying group of people with unique perspectives and values.
Don't understate our relevance
Our group is important and shouldn't be overlooked or underestimated.
We're the eyes in the walls
We're constantly watching and observing, even when others aren't aware of us.
And we witness the vultures feed, yeah
We see the powerful people taking advantage of the vulnerable and it's painful to watch.
Like angles in a sphere
We're a unique, distinct group that exists within a larger society.
We're of our own design
We've chosen to live our lives in a non-traditional way and follow our own rules.
No more perpetual reticence
We're tired of staying silent and hiding our true selves from the world.
With our words we make shapes
We use language to create art and express ourselves in ways that others can't.
And our angles can align, yeah
When we come together, we create something beautiful and meaningful.
And their appetite's careless and menacing
The powerful people's desire for control and domination is dangerous and cruel.
It humbles me
Watching weaker individuals outsmarting the strong reminds me of the importance of humility.
When prey softly outwits its predator
It's satisfying to see vulnerable people using their intelligence and resourcefulness to succeed against all odds.
Such is a sight to see
It's inspiring to witness this kind of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
While all the vultures feed
Everyone else is preoccupied with their own interests and consumption, while the vulnerable suffer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brandon Boyd, Benjamin Kenney, Michael Aaron Einziger, Christopher Kilmore, Jose Pasillas II
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