Warning

The song Warning by Incubus, released in 2002 as a track from their album Morning View, presents a sound that moves away from heavier labels to explore broader textures within alternative rock. The song stands out for its music video, filmed in Sydney, Australia, directed by Francis Lawrence. In it, we see a young woman lost in her own world, oblivious to everything around her, even in the midst of crowds. The climax occurs at 10:23 AM, when she lets out a piercing scream that lasts for a minute. This event, which unfolds over three days in the visual narrative, culminates in the sudden desolation of all the places shown, as if their inhabitants had vanished. The band itself, playing in a studio, fades away at the end, suggesting a message about living life intensely, as it could end at any moment.

Morning View, the album from which Warning is taken, was released in October 2001. This work marked an evolution for Incubus, distancing themselves from the nu-metal sound and encompassing a broader spectrum of styles, from soft to energetic, all within the framework of alternative rock. It was the last album to feature bassist Alex Katunich, who left the band in 2003. The record, which also included popular singles like Wish You Were Here and Nice to Know You, received positive reviews and achieved significant sales, becoming the band’s most successful album up to that point. The album’s production, released through Epic and Immortal Records, was handled by the band themselves alongside Scott Litt. In terms of chart performance, Warning reached the third spot on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks, the 27th position on the Mainstream Rock chart, and number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.