Megalomaniac
Incubus
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I hear you on the radio You permeate my screen, its' unkind but If I met you in a scissor fight I'd cut off both your wings on principle alone On principle alone Hey megalomaniac You're no Jesus Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis Special, as you know yourself Baby, just step down, step down If I were your appendages I'd hold open your eyes So you would see That all of us are heaven sent There was never meant to be only one To be only one Hey megalomaniac You're no Jesus Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis Special, as you know yourself Baby, just step down, step down Yeah You're no Jesus You're no Elvis You're no answer Hey megalomaniac You're no Jesus Yeah, you're no fucking Elvis Special, as you know yourself Just step down
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Written by: BEN KENNEY, BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, CHRISTOPHER E KILMORE, JOSE PASILLAS II, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER
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10 facts about this song
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..."
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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Music Video ControversyThe video for "Megalomaniac" features controversial imagery, including Soviet propaganda and Nazi rallies. As a result, it received a limited showing on MTV.
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Band's InterpretationDespite 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.
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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."
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RecognitionIn 2005, "Megalomaniac" was nominated for the Best Hard Rock Performance at the Grammy Awards.
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Songwriting"Megalomaniac" was written by all five members of Incubus - Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Ben Kenney, Chris Kilmore, and Jose Pasillas.
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Live Performances"Megalomaniac" has become a staple of Incubus' live performances since its release.
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Influence and LegacyWhile 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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