In late 2010, their song "Manners" was featured on Kitsuné Maison Compilation 10. "Manners" was later released as their debut single in 2011. It managed to peak at number 15 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. "Manners" was followed that year by their debut EP Nights Like This. They released their second EP the year after, titled Iconic EP. The 2012 EP included their hit single "I Love It". The song was written by Patrik Berger, Linus Eklöw and Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX). The latter was also featured on the song, singing along with Icona Pop during the chorus. The duo's self titled debut album was released later that year. "I Love It" went to become one of the biggest hits by a Swedish artist since Roxette, with the song peaking at number 7 on the US Hot 100.
In 2013, the duo's international debut album was released.
Singles "We Got The World" and "Girlfriend" did not match up with the success of their predecessor, however the single "All Night" managed to get a gold certification in Canada and topped the US Dance chart. The last single from their debut era, "Just Another Night", only charted on the US Dance chart.
In 2014 Icona Pop toured heavily. They were opening acts for both Miley Cyrus' Bangerz tour and Katy Perry's Prismatic tour. During the year, they also released a new single, "Get Lost". It had more teen pop and country influences compared to their previously EDM inspired music. It did not became as big hit internationally as previous singles, though it became their first single since "Girlfriend" to chart on the Swedish singles chart, peaking at number 58 ("Girlfriend" peaked at number 57).
The single "Emergency" was released during the summer of 2015 and went to become their second biggest hit in their home country: it recieved a platinum certification in Sweden, even though it's peak position on the Swedish chart only was at number 19. Later, an EP was released called Emergency EP, which included the single of the same name and two new tracks. To promote the EP in the US and Canada, the duo were the opening act for One Directions on the North American leg of their On the Road Again tour.
Icona Pop premiered a new song on the Grammis Awards show called "Someone Who Can Dance". Swedish singer Zara Larsson sang the second verse whereas another Swedish artist, Elliphant, sang a new verse after the second chorus. However, the single version of the song excludes the featured artists.
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Get Lost
Icona Pop Lyrics
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Blurry eye
I've been working so hard staying alive
Well, I don't need this shit
No I won't be long
Before I take that money
Money and run
I'm gonna take that money, money and run
Let's get lost
Drive all night
Leave this whole
F***ed up world behind
Let's get lost
Drive all night
Leave this whole
F***ed up world behind
I woke up this morning
So destroyed
I've been down in my luck
Just feeling a void
Well, I don't need this shit
No I won't belong
Before I take that money
Money and run
I'm gonna take that money, money and run
Let's get lost
Drive all night
Leave this whole
F***ed up world behind
Let's get lost
Drive all night
Leave this whole
F***ed up world behind
Let's get lost
Drive all night
Leave this whole
F***ed up world behind
Let's get lost
Drive all night
Leave this whole
F***ed up world behind
The lyrics to Icona Pop's song "Get Lost" are about the desire to escape from the stress and problems of everyday life. The first verse describes the exhaustion and frustration that comes with working hard just to survive. The singer wakes up with blurry eyes and feels like they've been down on their luck, but they won't put up with it any longer. They're going to take the money they've earned and run away from their troubles. The chorus emphasizes the idea of leaving everything behind, driving all night and getting lost as a way to escape the "f***ed up world." The second verse is similar to the first, emphasizing the singer's feelings of hopelessness and desire to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up this morning
The singer woke up in the morning.
Blurry eye
The singer's vision is blurry, possibly due to tiredness or an emotional state.
I've been working so hard staying alive
The singer has been working hard to survive and get by.
Well, I don't need this shit
The artist expresses discontent and frustration, and declares that they do not need their current situation.
No I won't be long
The artist is determined to leave their current situation soon.
Before I take that money
The singer has the opportunity to take some money and is considering it as a means of getting out of their current situation.
Money and run
The singer plans to take the money and leave quickly.
Let's get lost
The artist suggests leaving everything behind and getting lost, possibly as a way of escaping their current problems.
Drive all night
The artist proposes driving throughout the night to escape far away from their situation.
Leave this whole
The artist wants to leave everything behind—their problems, their surroundings, and their life as they know it.
F***ed up world behind
The singer is referring to the current world they inhabit as 'f***ed up,' and wants to escape it entirely.
So destroyed
The artist feels emotionally scarred and broken down.
I've been down in my luck
The singer has had a streak of bad luck recently.
Just feeling a void
The singer is experiencing a feeling of emptiness, possibly due to the lack of something they need or want.
Let's get lost
The singer reiterates the desire to leave everything and get lost.
Drive all night
The artist presents a solution for how to escape—by driving through the night.
Leave this whole
The artist reiterates a desire to leave everything behind.
F***ed up world behind
The singer repeats a characterization of their current surroundings as 'f***ed up.'
Let's get lost
The singer repeats their desire to escape.
Drive all night
The artist repeats the means for their escape plan.
Leave this whole
The artist repeats their desire to leave everything behind.
F***ed up world behind
The artist repeats their negative characterization of their current environment.
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.