Crowded Elevator
Incubus · The Essential [2012]
Thirteen suited strangers makes a crowded elevator slow
And I've got a million words and phrases on the tip of my tongue
For the only non stranger next to me soon she'll know
Know, know
So let them stare
If I could think I would give in
And let you in on how I feel
Need to spill
Let all of it out right now
And expose every inch in front of them
Twelve more floors; your eyes and mine are all I need to come clean
Or should I wait for the lobby, spare the lives
Of some 26 nervous eyes
Being occupied by little red numbers passing by
If I wait one minute longer, I think I will die
Die, die.
So let them stare
If I could think I would give in
and let you in on how I feel
Need to spill
Let all of it out right now
And expose every inch in front of them
If I could think I would give in
and let you in on how I feel
Need to spill
Let all of it out right now
And expose every inch in front of them
Front of them
You help me to feel, see and know
While all the while I've been so inquisitive
I can't go back cuz now I know how it feels to open up and breathe
I can't go back cuz now I
I can't go back cuz now I
I can't go back cuz now I
I can't go back cuz now I know
If I could think I would give in
and let you in on how I feel
Need to spill
Let all of it out right now
And expose every inch in front of them
If I could think I would give in
and let you in on how I feel
Need to spill
Let all of it out right now
And expose every inch in front of them
Yeah
In front of them
In front of them
In front of them
Crowded Elevator
Crowded Elevator stands as a defining track within Incubus's expansive discography, showcasing the band's signature blend of alternative rock and funk-metal influences. Released during a period of significant commercial success, the song captures the group's ability to merge introspective lyrics with driving, rhythmic instrumentation. The recording reflects the polished production values that characterized their mid-career output, balancing melodic accessibility with the complex textures that have long distinguished their sound. As part of their broader body of work, the track exemplifies the band's evolution from their earlier, more experimental roots into a mainstream alternative force. It remains a staple in their live performances, resonating with fans who appreciate the dynamic interplay between the band's heavy guitar work and their emotive vocal delivery.

