Pardon Me

Incubus · The Essential [2012]

Pardon me while I burst

Pardon me while I burst



A decade ago, I never thought I would be

At twenty-three on the verge of spontaneous combustion

Woe is me

But I guess that it comes with the territory

An ominous landscape of never-ending calamity

I need you to hear, I need you to see

That I have had all I can take

And exploding seems like a definite possibility to me.



So pardon me while I burst into flames.

I've had enough of the world and its people's mindless games.

So pardon me while I burn and rise above the flame.

Pardon me, pardon me... They'll never be the same.



Not two days ago, I was having a look in a book

And I saw a picture of a guy fried up above his knees.

I said, "I can relate,"

'Cause lately I've been thinking of combustication

As a welcome vacation from

The burdens of the planet Earth

Like gravity, hypocrisy, and the perils of being in 3-D

But thinking so much differently



Pardon me while I burst into flames

I've had enough of the world and its people's mindless games

So pardon me while I burn and rise above the flame

Pardon me, pardon me. They'll never be the same



Never be the same, yeah



Pardon me while I burst into flames

Pardon me... Pardon me... Pardon me



So pardon me while I burst into flames

I've had enough of the world and its people's mindless games

So pardon me while I burn and rise above the flame

Pardon me, pardon me... They'll never be the same



Pardon me...

Never be the same... yeah.

Pardon Me

Incubus delivers a high-energy rock anthem on 'Pardon Me,' a track featured on their 2012 compilation 'The Essential.' The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of alternative metal and pop-rock, characterized by driving rhythms, melodic hooks, and frontman Mike Shinoda's distinctive vocal delivery. Released during a period where the group continued to evolve their sound while maintaining their core identity, the recording showcases their ability to craft anthems designed for live performance and radio play. As part of their extensive discography, this track stands as a testament to their enduring influence in the alternative rock genre, capturing the raw power and polished production that defined their career throughout the late 1990s and 2000s.