Talk Shows on Mute

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About Talk Shows on Mute

"Talk Shows on Mute" is a song by the American alternative rock band Incubus. It was released as the second single from the band's 2004 album, A Crow Left of the Murder..., and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart and #18 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.


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Take a bow, pack on powder
Wash them out with buzzing lights
Pay an audience to care
"Impress me" personality

Still and transfixed
The electric sheep are dreaming of your face
Enjoy you from the chemical
Comfort of America

Come one, come all
Into 1984
Yeah, three, two, one
Lights, camera, transaction

But quick, your time is almost up
Make all forget that they're the moth
Edging in towards the flame
Burn into obscurity

Still and transfixed
The electric sheep are dreaming up your fate
And judge you from the card castle
Comfort of America

Come one, come all
Into 1984
Yeah, three, two, one
Lights, camera, yeah
Come one, come all
Into 1984
Yeah, three, two, one
Lights, camera, transaction

Lights, camera, transaction

Come one, come all
Into 1984
Yeah, three, two, one
Lights, camera, transaction

Your foundation is canyoning
Fault lines should be worn with pride
I hate to say so much more
You're so much more
Endearing with the sound turned off

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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 Boyd, Christopher Kilmore, Jose Pasillas II, Michael Einziger

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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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.
Song Popularity
It is the second single released from this album after "Megalomaniac." The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Lyrical Inspiration
The 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.
Orwellian Themes
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
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.
Show's Studio performances
Incubus 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.
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.
Accolades
The 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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