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.
Wish You Were There
Incubus Lyrics
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The Ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
Strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind
Pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment I am happy happy)
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles a backlit canopy
With holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs
I signal them with my lighter
And in this moment I am happy happy)
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
The worlds a roller coaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
But my hands are busy in the air saying)
I wish you were here
I wish you were.
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here.
The lyrics to Incubus's song "Wish You Were Here" capture the feeling of appreciating the beauty of nature while also feeling the absence of someone special. The first verse describes the singer digging their toes into the sand and admiring the ocean as if it were diamonds. They lean against the wind, pretending to be weightless. The moment is perfect, but something is missing - someone important is not there to share it with them. The repetition of "I wish you were here" emphasizes the longing for that person's presence.
The second verse continues the theme of appreciating nature with the description of a starry sky that looks like a "backlit canopy with holes punched in it." The singer counts UFOs and signals to them with their lighter, feeling happy in the moment. However, the chorus repeats the sentiment that it would be even happier if the person they are missing were there with them. The bridge adds a metaphor, comparing life to a roller coaster that the singer isn't strapped into - they're enjoying the ride but aware that it could end at any moment. The final repetition of "I wish you were here" brings the theme full circle, emphasizing that the beauty of the world is intensified by sharing it with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I dig my toes into the sand
I am physically touching the earth and grounding myself in the present moment.
The Ocean looks like a thousand diamonds
The beauty of nature is overwhelming me, and I see the ocean as something magical and precious.
Strewn across a blue blanket
The ocean's vastness and brilliance is spread out before me.
I lean against the wind
I am withstanding the harshness of the elements and choosing to go with the flow of life.
Pretend that I am weightless
I let go of the heaviness of life's burdens and imagine myself light and carefree.
And in this moment I am happy happy)
By focusing on the beauty and freedom of the present moment, I feel truly content.
I wish you were here
I long for someone special to share this moment with and feel their presence beside me.
I lay my head onto the sand
I am literally and figuratively putting my head down and letting go of worries and responsibilities.
The sky resembles a backlit canopy
The beauty I saw in the ocean continues in the sky, with the stars shining like a gorgeous overhead adornment.
With holes punched in it
The imperfections in the sky only add to its unique and stunning beauty.
I'm counting UFOs
I am playfully amusing myself with the thought of aliens and the infinite possibilities of the universe.
I signal them with my lighter
I imagine myself making contact with the unknown and reaching out to connect with something greater than myself.
The worlds a roller coaster
The unpredictability and ups and downs of life make it feel like a wild and thrilling ride.
And I am not strapped in
I am taking risks and letting myself experience life without any safety nets or reservations.
Maybe I should hold with care
I acknowledge that there are risks to living life boldly, and perhaps I should be more cautious.
But my hands are busy in the air saying)
Despite any reservations, I am still fully embracing the exhilaration of the ride.
I wish you were here
I continue to long for someone special to share in these thrilling and uncertain moments with me.
I wish you were.
The desire for companionship and connection is still present and strong.
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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I dig my toes into the sand
The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind, pretend that I am weightless
And in this moment, I am happy
Happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I lay my head onto the sand
The sky resembles a back-lit canopy with holes punched in it
I'm counting UFOs, I signal them with my lighter
And in this moment, I am happy
Happy
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
The world's a rollercoaster
And I am not strapped in
Maybe I should hold with care
But my hands are busy in the air saying
I wish you were here
I wish you were-
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish you were here
Wish you were here
@bethforsythe9467
This song is timeless....when my husband died, this song first came out....when my son died last year, this is the only song that kept me alive.....thank you for singing such a timeless balm for one's soul!
@nemesisfilms4942
I’m so sorry for your losses. My thoughts are with you
@TheTracemann
God bless you!
@ryanrobinson188
Your strength is amazing and Jesus Christ is so happy with you. Your truth needs to be shared even more in Jesus Christ name.
@Smoking_Lofi
God bless you and your family
@MelanieandBlake2021
what
@levilively8643
Man, I never thought about this song as a way for people to cope with a loved ones death. These stories have hit me hard.
@hollyroxy25
Yea it’s always given me comfort when I’m really down missing my Grandmother. She actually bought this Incubus album for me when I was a kid ❤️
@NazriB
Lies again? IP S4
@ryanejhinger5331
Same here dawg