Corey Mitchell Hart (born 31 May 1962, in Montreal, Canada) is a Canadian m… Read Full Bio ↴Corey Mitchell Hart (born 31 May 1962, in Montreal, Canada) is a Canadian musician.

Hart became an instant hit with his rebellious looks, and his first album released in 1983 First Offense, featuring the hit song Sunglasses at Night. The album sold well in both Canada and the United States. The follow-up album was Boy in the Box in 1985, another very successful album featuring the song Never Surrender, which would be his highest-charting single. Hart would continue to record music, but his commercial success was significantly reduced after Box.

Today, Hart lives in the Bahamas with his wife, musician Julie Masse, and their four children.

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Corey Hart Lyrics

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Sometimes he kisses girls
And he make them cry
Ha, ha

Flew in from San Remo to L.A.X.
Three private rows just to lay
My precious head down
So many autographs I can' t keep pace

God bless those photocopied glossies in my suitcase

Young girls are always calling me a classic gigolo
It's not my fault that all these women
Want to chase me so
Don't you want to know me too?

I love to be an icon
Super strong, obnoxious little moron
Yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, hey
Icon, sing-a-long, we can never do no wrong
Yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, hey look at me I'm smilin'

I got so much money this is really quite obscene
Royalty statements come when
I don't even know the Queen
Some say my talent is a scandalous sin
Well I bought a new house just to fit my ego in

I look in the mirror a thousand times before I go to sleep
When I close my eyes, I see my face
Instead of counting sheep
Don't you want to see me too?

I love to be an icon
Super strong
Obnoxious little moron, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey
Icon, sing-a-long
We can never do no wrong, yeah, yeah, hey, hey
Icon, Babylon, super hero
King Kong, yeah, yeah
I love to be an icon
Jimmy bond, dancin' in this marathon, yeah, yeah

And now they serve me caviar
Oh what the hell is a sturgeon anyway?
Now I'm drivin' a big car
I dug a moat just to keep the people away
Look at me I'm smilin', ha

Ha, ha
I love to be an icon
Icon super strong
Obnoxious little moron, yeah, yeah, yeah
Icon, sing-a-long
We can never do no wrong, yeah, yeah, yeah
You know, you know
I love to be an icon, Babylon, super hero
King Kong, yeah, yeah
Oh icon Jimmy bond
Livin' in this marathon, yeah, yeah

Oh yeah
(Icon)
I'm a tall nasty cobra
Oh yeah, mister icon
(Icon, o-o)
(You dug a moat to just keep the people away, icon)
Now they serve me caviar
What the hell is a sturgeon anyway?

Now I'm drivin' a big, big car
(You dug a moat just to keep the people away)

Overall Meaning

The song "Icon" by Corey Hart is a sarcastic commentary on the shallow and narcissistic nature of the entertainment industry. Hart adopts the persona of an arrogant, self-absorbed celebrity who enjoys the attention of his fans, especially young girls. The lyrics depict his lavish lifestyle, with private jets, autographs, and royalty statements, all of which reinforce his sense of self-importance. He sings about his obsession with himself, looking in the mirror a thousand times before going to sleep, and buying a new house just to fit his ego in. At the same time, he acknowledges that his talent is not necessarily remarkable, referring to himself as a "super strong, obnoxious little moron."

The song can be interpreted as a critique of the way fame can warp people's perceptions of themselves and their place in the world. The character Hart portrays is ultimately unsatisfied with his success, with lines like "I got so much money this is really quite obscene" and "Now they serve me caviar/Oh what the hell is a sturgeon anyway?" suggesting a sense of emptiness or disillusionment. The song's chorus, "I love to be an icon/Super strong, obnoxious little moron/Yeah, yeah, yeah, hey, hey/Icon, sing-a-long, we can never do no wrong," reinforces this idea of an insular, self-congratulatory celebrity culture.

Overall, "Icon" is a clever and catchy satire that pokes fun at the narcissism and superficiality of the entertainment industry. It highlights the way fame can become an end in itself, distorting people's sense of purpose and self-worth.

Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes he kisses girls And he make them cry Ha, ha
The singer enjoys causing emotional distress to girls by kissing them and making them cry.

Flew in from San Remo to L.A.X. Three private rows just to lay My precious head down So many autographs I can' t keep pace God bless those photocopied glossies in my suitcase
The singer is a popular icon who travels with luxury and comfort. He receives a lot of attention and love from his fans.

Young girls are always calling me a classic gigolo It's not my fault that all these women Want to chase me so Don't you want to know me too?
The singer is attractive to young girls who see him as a classic gigolo. He is not responsible for the desires of his fans but is willing to meet new people.

I got so much money this is really quite obscene Royalty statements come when I don't even know the Queen Some say my talent is a scandalous sin Well I bought a new house just to fit my ego in
The singer has a lot of wealth that he considers obscene. He receives frequent royalty payments, and despite not knowing the Queen, he is still rich. Some people criticize him for his controversial talent, but he built a new house to feed his ego.

I look in the mirror a thousand times before I go to sleep When I close my eyes, I see my face Instead of counting sheep Don't you want to see me too?
The singer is obsessed with his appearance and looks at himself in the mirror several times before sleeping. His vanity is so intense that he even sees his face when he closes his eyes. He craves the attention he gets from others identifying him.

Icon, sing-a-long We can never do no wrong
The singer is enjoying his success as an icon and feels that he and his fans can never do anything wrong together.

I love to be an icon Super strong Obnoxious little moron, yeah, yeah, yeah, hey
The singer loves being an icon and acknowledges the arrogance and absurdity that comes with it.

Icon, Babylon, super hero King Kong, yeah, yeah
The singer views himself as a legendary figure and compares himself to iconic pop culture characters.

Oh what the hell is a sturgeon anyway? (You dug a moat to just keep people away, icon)
The singer questions what caviar made of sturgeon is and portrays himself as an elitist who has gone as far as building a moat to separate himself from the public.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Corey Hart

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