Are You In?
"Are You In?" is a song by the American rock band Incubus, released in 2001 on the album Morning View. The liner notes for the album contain no lyrics to this song (which all other songs have).[1]
"Are You In?" | ||||
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Single by Incubus | ||||
from the album Morning View | ||||
Released | 2002 | |||
Recorded | 2001 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | Incubus | |||
Producer(s) | Incubus | |||
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"Are You In?" became a moderate hit for the band, reaching number six in Portugal and the top 40 in Australia, Italy, and the United Kingdom. In New Zealand, it was one of the biggest hits of 2002, peaking at number five on the RIANZ Singles Chart, earning a Gold certification for sales exceeding 5,000 copies, and ending the year as the eighth highest-selling single. The song has since become a fan favorite and a staple during live performances.
Meaning
Many have speculated on what the song means; many have found that "Are you In" can refer to whatever the listener wants it to mean, although in the case of the video, it refers to a swingers club. Several have thought the song references smoking marijuana.
Brandon Boyd stated in an interview that the song was born from the start of a jam in the house on Morning View following an argument the band had. Someone started the groove and without talking, each member joined in one by one. Brandon said that he then went around the room with his microphone pointing to his bandmates and singing "It's so much better when everyone is in...are you in?"
Music video
A music video was made, although it did not gain much recognition. The video shows the band arriving and then performing in what appears to be a swingers club. The style of music as well as the video could suggest that the song is also about being "in" or "open" about swinging.
Track list
US CD Single
- "Are You In?"
- "Are You In?" (Paul Oakenfold remix)
- "Wish You Were Here" (live)
- "Warning" (live)
- "Stellar" (live)
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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References
- Morning View (Liner notes). Incubus. Epic Records, Immortal Records. 2001. EK 85227, K 85227 S2.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Australian-charts.com – Incubus – Are You In?". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20 no. 39. September 21, 2002. p. 11. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Incubus – Are You In?". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- "Irish-charts.com – Discography Incubus". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- "Italiancharts.com – Incubus – Are You In?". Top Digital Download. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Incubus – Are You In?" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
- "Charts.nz – Incubus – Are You In?". Top 40 Singles.
- "Top National Sellers" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20 no. 43. October 19, 2002. p. 11. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
- "End of Year Charts 2002". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- "New Zealand single certifications – Incubus – Are You In?". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved November 25, 2018.