Megalomaniac

Incubus

About Megalomaniac

"Megalomaniac" is a song by the American rock band Incubus, from their 2004 album A Crow Left of the Murder... It was released as a single in December 2003, and eventually reached the top of Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks, where it stayed for a six-week period. Outside the United States, the song reached the top 30 in Italy, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.


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I hear you on the radio
You permeate my screen, it's unkind
But if I met you in a scissor fight
I'd cut off both your wings on principle alone
Principle alone

Hey, megalomaniac
You're no Jesus, yeah, you're no fucking Elvis
Wash your hands clean of yourself, baby
And step down, step down, step down

Ooh

If I were your appendages
I'd hold open your eyes so you would see
That all of us are heaven-sent
And there was never meant to be only one
To be only one

Hey, megalomaniac
You're no Jesus, yeah, you're no fucking Elvis
Wash your hands clean of yourself, baby
And step down, step down, step down

Step down, step down, oh, step down
Ooh, ooh

You're, you're, you're
You're no Jesus
You're no Elvis
You're no Jesus
You're no Jesus
You're no Elvis
You're no answer

Step down, step down, step down
Step down, hey, hey

Hey, megalomaniac
You're no Jesus, yeah, you're no fucking Elvis
Wash your hands clean of yourself, baby
And step down, step, step down

Step down, oh, step down
Oh, step down
Step down

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Incubus

An incubus (nominal form constructed from the Latin verb, incubo, incubare, or "to lie upon") is a demon in male form who, according to a number of mythological and legendary traditions, lies upon sleepers, especially women, in order to have sexual intercourse with them. Its female counterpart is the succubus. An incubus may pursue sexual relations with a woman in order to father a child, as in the legend of Merlin. Religious tradition holds that repeated intercourse with an incubus or succubus may result in the deterioration of health, or even death. more »

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Written by: Ben Kenney, Brandon Charles Boyd, Christopher E Kilmore, Jose Pasillas Ii, Michael Aaron Einziger

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Release Information
"Megalomaniac" was released as a single on November 25, 2003. It is the first single from Incubus' sixth studio album, "A Crow Left of the Murder..."
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States, making it the band's third number-one hit on the chart.
Historical Context
"Megalomaniac" was released during the Iraq War and some critics interpreted the song as a critique of then U.S. President George W. Bush's administration.
Music Video Controversy
The video for "Megalomaniac" features controversial imagery, including Soviet propaganda and Nazi rallies. As a result, it received a limited showing on MTV.
Band's Interpretation
Despite the controversy, the band has stated that the song is not directed towards any specific individual. Instead, it's a critique of anyone who abuses power.
Musical Style
"Megalomaniac" features an aggressive and heavy sound, which marked a return to the band's earlier, more rock-oriented sound, following the more electronic and experimental direction of their previous album, "Morning View."
Recognition
In 2005, "Megalomaniac" was nominated for the Best Hard Rock Performance at the Grammy Awards.
Songwriting
"Megalomaniac" was written by all five members of Incubus - Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Ben Kenney, Chris Kilmore, and Jose Pasillas.
Live Performances
"Megalomaniac" has become a staple of Incubus' live performances since its release.
Influence and Legacy
While not initially universally praised, "Megalomaniac" has grown in stature over the years and is now considered one of Incubus' signature songs. It continues to resonate with listeners due to its insightful and incisive critique of abuse of power.

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