“A Certain Shade of Green,” released in 1997 as a single from Incubus’s second album S.C.I.E.N.C.E., captures the band’s early fusion of funk, metal, and alternative rock. Written by Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger, Alex Katunich, Chris Kilmore, and José Pasillas, the track features aggressive riffs, rapid-fire vocals, and funky basslines, reflecting their experimental, high-energy style of the late ’90s. Lyrically, it conveys a sense of social commentary and frustration with hypocrisy, though in Boyd’s abstract, metaphorical style. Produced by Jim Wirt, the song became a fan favorite in live shows and remains emblematic of Incubus’s heavier, more eclectic early sound.