Icon For Hire has released three full length albums: Scripted, Icon For Hire and YOU CAN'T KILL US.
Released in 2011, their first album Scripted shattered first-week sales becoming the highest new artist debut in Tooth & Nail Records history. The record debuted on the Billboard Top 200, at No. 4, on the iTunes Rock chart, and No. 19 on the iTunes overall albums chart.
Icon For Hire released their second full length self-titled album Icon For Hire in October 2013 on the Tooth and Nail label. Producer Mike Green (All Time Low, The Wanted, Pierce The Veil) was at the mixer to follow up their debut album, Scripted.
After spending a remarkable 18 months touring around the world, the group returned to their hometown of Decatur, IL to write their new record. Icon For Hire is set to push the boundaries of music and fashion far beyond their debut. According to the guitarist, Shawn Jump, “We wrote and dreamed about this record away from everything. We needed a safe place where we could all get to “spirit,” and maximize our different influences.” Added drummer, Adam Kronshagen, “There’s been undeniable friction in the songwriting process. We love knowing that you will definitely hear the element of conflict inside of every song we wrote.
The band's video, “Off With Her Head,” received 200k views its first week. Frontwoman and fashion designer, Ariel, worked with the team for weeks to create an avant-garde interpretation of the hit song. The group spent two days in Compton, CA (South Los Angeles) filming the video with a variety of the hottest underground artists.
Icon For Hire moved towards a new chapter of the band in 2016. Adam Kronshagen left the band to spend more time with his family coupled with a split with their record label Tooth & Nail the band decided to go it alone, or so it seemed. The band put together a plan for a kick starter project backed by their own fans. The kick starter reached its target in a matter of days. The album YOU CAN'T KILL US was released in stages throughout the year to those who have backed the kick starter project and there were physical copies on sale in December 2016 when it was completed.
On October 23, 2018, the band uploaded a video to their YouTube channel titled "Supposed To Be Acoustic Sessions Video Teaser", announcing their first video session to come soon, as well as that the Still Can't Kill Us: The Acoustic Sessions album would be released on December 7. The band released their "Supposed to Be" Acoustic Video on October 26, their "Get Well II" Acoustic Video on November 8, and "Demons" Acoustic Video on November 23. The tracks were also uploaded to Spotify as singles. A new album The Reckoning was released in September 2022.
Ariel Bloomer - Vocals,
Shawn Jump - Guitar,
Adam Kronshagen - Drums,
Josh Kincheloe - Bass.
Make a Move
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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Somebody make a move
Somebody
Test my reality
Check if there's a weak spot
Clingin' to insanity
Hopes the world will ease up
Try to make it look like it's all somehow getting better
'Cause I know how to play it pretty good against the measure
Everyone started out a little insane
But we learn pretty quick how to fake it for the game
But some of you never learned to drop the act
So under that skin of yours: a heart attack
'Cause everybody's so scared
We don't wanna go there
We don't wanna make a move
We got got all our lives to lose
Screaming in the dark while we just play our part
I'll play right along
Like I don't know what's going on
Somebody make a move
Somebody make a move
Please somebody make a move
We all know
We all know what's going on
And if I had the answers I'd have written them out
So I could tell you what to do and what this thing is about
But all I've ever learned comes second-hand
And I dare not preach what I don't understand
You and I; we share the same disease
Cover up; compromise what we grieve
I've let more than my share of revivals die
This isn't pretty but it's who I am tonight
'Cause everybody's so scared
We don't wanna go there
We don't wanna make a move
We got got all our lives to lose
Screaming in the dark while we just play our part
I'll play right along
Like I don't know what's going on
Somebody make a move
Somebody make a move
Please somebody make a move
We all know
We all know what's going on
Pointing my fingers the problems still linger
They keep getting bigger and I hold the trigger
Playing with fire I live like a liar
Please somebody make a move
Somebody make a move (I'm pointing my fingers)
Somebody make a move (The problems still linger)
Somebody make a move (I'm pointing my fingers)
Somebody
Somebody make a move
'Cause everybody's so scared
We don't wanna go there
We don't wanna make a move
Screaming in the dark while we just play our part
I'll play right along
'Cause everybody's so scared
We don't wanna go there
We don't wanna make a move
We got got all our lives to lose
Screaming in the dark while we just play our part
I'll play right along
Like I don't know what's going on
Somebody make a move
Somebody make a move
Please somebody make a move
We all know
We all know what's going on
Somebody make a move
Somebody make a move
Please somebody make a move
We all know
We all know what's going on
"Make a Move" is a song by the American alternative rock band Icon for Hire. The song talks about the problems and insecurities of the modern world, where people pretend to be okay and hide their true feelings. The lyrics encourage someone to take action and make a change. The song starts with a plea to someone to "make a move" and challenges them to test reality and find weak spots. The singer is feeling overwhelmed by the world's chaos and insanity, and hopes someone will step up and make things better.
The song suggests that everyone is a little insane, but we learn how to fake it for the game. The lyrics are a cry for help, hoping someone will drop their act and reveal their true selves. The song captures the feelings of being afraid to take a risk or do something scary because we have so much to lose. The singer is pleading with someone to come forward and help; she's pointing fingers at the problems, and they keep getting bigger.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody make a move
The singer is calling for someone to take action in a world filled with chaos and uncertainty.
Test my reality
The singer is inviting others to examine their world and look for areas of weakness or instability.
Check if there's a weak spot
The singer is encouraging people to identify their own vulnerabilities and to work on strengthening them.
Clingin' to insanity
The artist feels like the world is chaotic and that people are clinging onto their own madness to survive.
Hopes the world will ease up
The artist is holding onto the hope that one day the world will become more stable and easier to handle.
Try to make it look like it's all somehow getting better
People are pretending that things are improving, even though they know deep down that they are not.
'Cause I know how to play it pretty good against the measure
The singer is adept at putting on a performance and appearing to have everything under control, despite inner turmoil.
Everyone started out a little insane
The artist believes that everyone has a little crazy inside them, and that it's a normal part of the human experience.
But we learn pretty quick how to fake it for the game
People quickly learn to hide their insanity and present a facade of normalcy to fit in.
But some of you never learned to drop the act
Some people continue to pretend that everything is okay, even when it's clear that they are struggling internally.
So under that skin of yours: a heart attack
The singer sees that people who hold onto their facade of normalcy are like ticking time bombs, with a serious mental health crisis always just around the corner.
'Cause everybody's so scared
People are afraid of what will happen if they let their guard down and reveal their true selves.
We don't wanna go there
People are avoiding confronting their own mental health issues and the issues of those around them.
We got got all our lives to lose
People are afraid of losing everything if they reveal their true selves or address their mental health issues.
Screaming in the dark while we just play our part
People are facing their own inner demons and screaming for help, but the rest of the world continues to pretend everything is okay.
I'll play right along
The artist is willing to go along with the charade, even though they know things are not okay.
Like I don't know what's going on
The artist is pretending not to see the mental health crisis facing themselves and those around them.
And if I had the answers I'd have written them out
The singer wishes they knew how to solve the mental health crisis in themselves and society, but they don't have all the answers.
So I could tell you what to do and what this thing is about
The singer wishes they could provide guidance to others struggling with their mental health, but they don't have all the answers.
But all I've ever learned comes second-hand
The artist has learned about mental health issues from other people's experiences, rather than their own.
And I dare not preach what I don't understand
The artist doesn't feel qualified to offer guidance on mental health issues because they have not directly experienced them.
You and I; we share the same disease
The artist recognizes that everyone is struggling with their own mental health in some way or another.
Cover up; compromise what we grieve
People hide their mental health issues and try to pretend like everything is okay, even though they are grieving deep down inside.
I've let more than my share of revivals die
The artist has given up on trying to improve their own mental health and has let opportunities for recovery slip away.
This isn't pretty but it's who I am tonight
The singer is acknowledging their mental health struggles and is willing to show their true self, even though it's not pretty.
Pointing my fingers the problems still linger
The singer is aware of the mental health issues facing society, but they don't know how to address them.
They keep getting bigger and I hold the trigger
The mental health crisis continues to grow, and the singer is worried that they will be the cause of their own demise.
Playing with fire I live like a liar
The artist is living a lie, pretending like everything is okay, even though they know they are on the brink of a mental health crisis.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN RISTO, WAYNNE NUGENT, C. LLOYD
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