Talk Shows on Mute
Incubus
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Take a bow Pack on powder Wash em out with buzzing lights Pay an au- Dience to care Impress me personality Still intransfixed The electric sheep are dreaming of your face Enjoy you from The chemical Comfort of america Come one come all Into 1984 Ya 3 2 1 Lights! camera! transaction! Quick your time Is almost up Make all forget that they're the moth Edging in Toward the flame burn into obscurity Still intransfixed The electric sheep are dreamin up your fate We judge you fom The card castle Comfort of america Come one come all Into 1984 Ya 3 2 1 Lights! camera! yeah! Come one come all Into 1984 Ya 3 2 1 Lights! camera! transaction! Lights! camera! transaction! Oh Come one come all Into 1984 Ya 3 2 1 Lights! camera! transaction! Ho Your foundation Is canyoning Fault lines should be worn with pride I hate to say it Your so much more Your so much more Endearing with The sound turned off
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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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9 facts about this song
Album Creation"Talk Shows on Mute" is by Incubus, an American rock band. The song comes from their sixth studio album 'A Crow Left of the Murder...' which was released in 2004.
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Song PopularityIt is the second single released from this album after "Megalomaniac." The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Lyrical InspirationThe song was inspired by a George Orwell novel, "1984." Brandon Boyd, lead singer of Incubus, revealed in interviews that he wrote the song after seeing a talk show on mute and realizing how surreal the guests' expressions were.
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Orwellian ThemesThe lyrics of "Talk Shows on Mute" relate to Orwell's dystopian view of the future where individuals lose their ability to think for themselves. It also touches upon the hollow vehicle of communication that talk shows can represent.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Talk Shows on Mute" was directed by Floria Sigismondi. It's known for its peculiar and slightly unnerving imagery, showcasing guests on a talk show who gradually morph into anthropomorphic animals.
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Live Performances"Talk Shows on Mute" was commonly played during Incubus' live performances in the mid-2000s and often featured an extended solo by lead guitarist Mike Einziger.
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Show's Studio performancesIncubus performed "Talk Shows on Mute" on the Late Show with David Letterman in 2004. The band performed alongside a string quartet for a unique rendition of the song.
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Indie Rock Influence"Talk Shows on Mute" showcases Incubus's shift from their initial nu-metal style towards a more alternative and indie rock sound, which is seen throughout the 'A Crow Left of the Murder...' album.
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AccoladesThe song is widely regarded as one of Incubus' finest works, it received positive critical reception and is still beloved by fans.
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