Nimble Bastard
Incubus
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Has it come to this? We're stuck in the weeds I get it, I'm not perfect, I was never trying to be But I'm not long for this earth If we really only ever get one chance to burn I gotta trip before I can see the finish How else would I learn? I wanna know, how is it you do it? When you land on your feet You're a nimble bastard And you don't skip a beat Such a nimble bastard Salt of the earth Such a nimble bastard Won't you show, lowly us How do you see the stars from that far down? Ah ha, I swing and I miss And then come the creeps It makes me want to faint I wanna know, how is it you do it? Ah ha, how do you spill the paint? And then fit it into a frame? When you land on your feet You're a nimble bastard And you don't skip a beat Such a nimble bastard Salt of the earth Such a nimble bastard Yeah, won't you show, lowly us How do you see the stars from that far down? Has it come to this? Has it come to this? When you land on your feet You're a nimble bastard And you don't skip a beat Such a nimble bastard Salt of the earth Look out Won't you show, lowly us How do you see the stars from that far down? You're a nimble bastard Salt of the earth Such a nimble bastard Salt of the earth You're a nimble bastard Yeah, won't you show, lowly us How do you see the stars?
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Written by: Brandon Boyd, Michael Eizinger, Jose Pasillas, Christopher Kilmore, Benjamin Kenney
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15 facts about this song
Song Information"Nimble Bastard" is a song by the American rock band Incubus from their eighth studio album, "8".
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Release DateThe song was released as the album's lead single on February 16, 2017.
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Chart PerformanceThis single became a Top 15 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock and Alternative charts in the United States.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Nimble Bastard" essentially praise the resilience and adaptability of a person who always lands on their feet, no matter how many times life knocks them down.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by the Incubus members; Brandon Boyd, Michael Einziger, Jose Pasillas, Chris Kilmore, and Ben Kenney.
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Song DurationThe duration of "Nimblе Bastard" runs for approximately three minutes and forty-six seconds (3:46).
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Nimble Bastard" was directed by James Larese and it features the band members battling against a group of evil French bulldogs.
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Live PerformancesIncubus first performed "Nimble Bastard" live on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
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Musical StyleThe sound of "Nimble Bastard" has been described as a return to the heavier rock sound of the band's early work.
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ArtworkThe cover artwork for the single features a black and white photograph of a small dog, symbolizing the "nimble bastard" mentioned in the song.
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Song Recognition"Nimble Bastard" was nominated for iHeartRadio Music Award for Rock Song of the Year in 2018.
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InfluencesThe band has stated that the song was influenced by both classic rock and modern alternative rock, with a particular nod to bands like Led Zeppelin and Queens of the Stone Age.
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RecordingThe song, like the rest of the album, was produced by Dave Sardy, known for his work with bands like Oasis and LCD Soundsystem.
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Critics ViewReception of the song was generally positive, with critics praising its energetic rock sound and positive lyricism.
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Behind the SongAccording to frontman Brandon Boyd, the song was inspired by observing their French Bulldog who was 'nimble and agile'.
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