Wish You Were Here

Incubus

About Wish You Were Here

"Wish You Were Here" is a song by American rock band Incubus and the lead single from their fourth studio album, Morning View. Released in late summer 2001, it peaked at #2 on the Modern Rock and #4 on the Mainstream Rock Charts that year. "Wish You Were Here" would become one of the band's most well known songs and be included on the 2009 greatest hits compilation Monuments and Melodies. The song is featured in the video game Donkey Konga 2.


Year:
2002
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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 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.

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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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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Wish You Were Here" by Incubus was released on August 21, 2001.
Chart Success
The song quickly rose to high points on several charts; it was number one on the Billboard's modern rock charts and number two on the mainstream rock charts.
Album Inclusion
It is included in the album "Morning View", which is the band's fourth studio album.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Phil Harder. It features the band members surfing and hanging out on a beach.
Lyrics
The lead vocalist, Brandon Boyd, wrote the lyrics about a moment of tranquility amidst chaos and how quickly it can change.
Genesis of the Song
According to Brandon Boyd, the song came together quickly and easily with the melody being put together in about an hour.
Song Theme
The song sends a message of wishing for somebody's presence in an isolating situation, be it physical or emotional.
Implication
Despite the title, the song does not center around longing or loss but celebrates life's unpredictable nature.
Critical Acclaim
It was widely applauded by critics and fans alike for its unique mix of melodic rock with introspective lyrics.
Live Performances
"Wish You Were Here" became a fan favorite, regularly featuring in the band's live performances.
Not in Connection with Pink Floyd
Despite sharing a title, Incubus' "Wish You Were Here" has no connection to the famous song by Pink Floyd.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists and bands since its initial release.
Animated Version
There's a rare animated version of the music video, which was included in some special editions of the album "Morning View."
Acoustic Version
The band also released an acoustic version of this song.
Cultural Impact
The song was used in some TV shows and movies, reflecting its cultural impact.

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