Sink Beneath The Line
Incubus · Fungus Amongus [1995]
and the commoners were...
drunken upon the hillside
or so the story goes.
I guess she followed along
so she could...
watch their games!
Sink beneath the line little girl.
Peak above the shrine them commoners were.
Harvest moon it peaked above the shrine
and the crawlers emerged multitudious!
Silly girl she sat upon their doorway
just poppin a squat!
That's when she...
felt the squirms.
My underpants!
All I know is that she wanted to be part of the crowd.
I could've told her she was welcome here, anywhere!
But instead she combed the outskirts lookin inside
and then she sat upon a bughill.
This was when things started to get rough.
An army-o-de-pinchers climbed their creepy ways
right inside her 5-0-1 cut-offs
and her skin took on a hue of a chemical unknown to me thats right!
They were biting her beneath the line.
She was a sitting on atop their shrine.
I wish I could've warned her!
"She should've worn underpants!
There's bugs crawling everywhere and shit,
I can't believe it!"
Sink Beneath The Line
Released on Incubus's 1995 debut album Fungus Amongus, "Sink Beneath The Line" exemplifies the band's early fusion of alternative metal and psychedelic rock. The track features the group's signature blend of heavy, distorted guitars with melodic, soaring vocals, establishing a sonic identity that would define their career. As a cornerstone of their initial discography, the recording captures the raw energy and experimental spirit of mid-90s nu-metal, influencing countless peers and setting the stage for their later mainstream success. The song remains a testament to the band's ability to merge aggressive riffs with atmospheric textures, creating a dynamic listening experience that resonates with fans of the genre's foundational era.