Switchblade

Incubus · Incubus Hq Live [2012]

I keep getting attacked by,

The girl in the black hat

The girl in the black hat



I can't find any shade,

But I'll be suede as long as I got a switchblade



I keep getting the eye from,

The girl in the thigh highs

The girl in the thigh highs



Whose iris is of jade

And built to persuade

And they're swift like a switchblade



Switchblade

Switchblade



They're swift like a switchblade



Switchblade



Nobody wears it like you anymore,

Nobody wears it like you anymore



Light like a feather,

Bright like a dying star



Cut those together,

Girl that is what you are



Wild eyes forever,

Built to punish and persuade



I lied to get her

But all I got was a switchblade



A Switchblade



So just give me the facts,

Who's the girl in the black hat

The girl in the black hat



I can't find any shade,

But I'll be swayed as long as I got a switchblade



I think I'm getting her eyes,

On all American thighs

Her American thighs.



She got her black hat,

And irises of jade

And I got a switchblade.



Switchblade



Yes, I've got a switchblade



Nobody wears it like you anymore,

Nobody wears it like you anymore



Light like a feather,

Bright like a dying star



Cut those together,

Girl that is what you are



Wild eyes forever,

Built to punish and persuade



I lied to get her

But all I got was a switchblade



A switchblade



Nobody wears it like you anymore,

Nobody wears it like you



I keep getting attacked by,

The girl in the black hat

The girl in the black hat



I can't find any shade,

But I'll be swayed as long as I got a switchblade



Switchblade



Light like a feather,

Bright like a dying star



Cut those together,

Girl that is what you are



Wild eyes forever,

Built to punish and persuade



I lied to get her

But all I got was a switchblade



Yes, I got a switchblade



Light like a feather,

Bright like a dying star



Cut those together,

Girl that is what you are



Wild eyes forever,

Built to punish and persuade



I lied to get her

But all I got was a switchblade



Yes, I got a switchblade...

Switchblade

Incubus delivers a high-energy rock anthem on 'Switchblade,' a track that exemplifies the band's signature blend of alternative metal and funk-infused rhythms. Recorded during their 2012 live performance, the song showcases the group's dynamic interplay between frontman Mike Shinoda's technical guitar work and the driving percussion that defines their live sound. As part of the 'Incubus Hq Live' collection, the recording captures the intensity of their stage presence, reinforcing their status as pioneers of the nu-metal genre who successfully transitioned into a more polished, arena-ready rock sound in the early 2010s. The track stands as a testament to their ability to fuse complex instrumentation with anthemic choruses, creating a memorable experience for fans of the era's most influential rock acts.