Lineup:
Joey Rubenstein - Lead vocals, guitar (2009-present)
Tim Brown - Lead guitar, backing vocals (2015-present)
Zach Mclean - Bass, vocals (2011-present)
Rob Bernknopf - Drums (2011-present)
Previous members:
Tanner Russell - Lead guitar, backing vocals (2009-2011)
AJ Stacher - Lead guitar (2011-2014)
Mike Black - Bass (2009-2010)
Ryan Warrell - Bass, backing vocals (2010-2011)
Mark Haines - Drums (2009-2010, 2011)
Brian Fowler - Drums (2010-2011)
Discography:
*The Spotless Mind (2009)
*Qualia (EP, 2011)
*Love Always, Leviathan (2012)
*Icarus the Owl (2014)
*Pilot Waves (2015)
"If you’re going to try, go all the way. Otherwise don’t even start. This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, jobs. And maybe your mind. It could mean not eating for three or four days. It could mean freezing on a park bench. It could mean jail. It could mean derision. It could mean mockery, isolation. Isolation is the gift. All the others are a test of your endurance. Of how much you really want to do it. And you’ll do it, despite rejection in the worst odds. And it will be better than anything else you can imagine. If you’re going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that. You will be alone with the gods. And the nights will flame with fire. You will ride life straight to perfect laughter. It’s the only good fight there is."
— Charles Bukowski
Ignore Check Engine Lights
Icarus the Owl Lyrics
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That's what they said, but I am thinking a hero was born
I cannot be in this place - in the oil when I am water; I am sinking
It's way too soon and now you have left us. What is winter without the ice and snow?
This is how I've grown. I've shown the world all the places I would want to go
This is how I've known all the little things lead to a bigger part of me
I can't smile without your face near mine
You've always been the light in darker times
All I need is you. Could you promise me that much? Winter/Summer I can't choose. Put me where you'll end up
All I need is you. Could you promise me that much? Winter/Summer I can't choose. Put me where you'll end up
"The forest has kidnapped my child."
"He was just right by our side."
I cannot be in this place
I cannot be in this place
I would run and hide from this language I don't need unless you are here with me. When I look inside, I know life's a mystery but it's where I want to be (You have gone away)
You're the raven inside Mister Poe's crazy mind. I'll drive until I die; ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights
I would run and hide from this language I don't need unless you are here with me. When I look inside, I know life's a mystery but it's where I want to be (You have gone away)
The lyrics of "Ignore Check Engine Lights" by Icarus the Owl are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song starts off with the line "The forest has kidnapped my child," which can be interpreted in several ways. It could be a metaphor for the loss of innocence or a feeling of being trapped in a challenging situation. The next line, "That's what they said, but I am thinking a hero was born," suggests that the singer is trying to see a silver lining in a difficult situation. The following lines convey a feeling of being out of place, of not fitting in - "I cannot be in this place - in the oil when I am water; I am sinking."
The chorus of the song ("All I need is you. Could you promise me that much? Winter/Summer I can't choose. Put me where you'll end up") seems to be addressed to someone specific. The lyrics express a desire to be with this person, to be by their side no matter what. The lines "You've always been the light in darker times" and "You're the raven inside Mister Poe's crazy mind" suggest that this person is a source of comfort and support.
The song concludes with the repetition of the line "I would run and hide from this language I don't need unless you are here with me. When I look inside, I know life's a mystery but it's where I want to be (You have gone away)." This line can be interpreted as a plea to the person addressed in the chorus to stay with the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ignore Check Engine Lights" by Icarus the Owl are enigmatic and convey a sense of yearning and desperation. The singer seems to be grappling with difficult emotions and trying to find a way to cope with them.
Line by Line Meaning
The forest has kidnapped my child.
They couldn't find me, but I emerged as a hero.
I cannot be in this place - in the oil when I am water; I am sinking
I feel out of place and lost.
It's way too soon and now you have left us. What is winter without the ice and snow?
I am lost without you and I don't know how to move on.
This is how I've grown. I've shown the world all the places I would want to go
I have learned a lot and I want to explore different places.
This is how I've known all the little things lead to a bigger part of me
I have realized that even small things contribute to my growth and development.
I can't smile without your face near mine. You've always been the light in darker times
You bring joy and light into my life and without you, everything seems bleak.
All I need is you. Could you promise me that much? Winter/Summer I can't choose. Put me where you'll end up
I only need you in my life, and I will follow you anywhere.
"The forest has kidnapped my child." "He was just right by our side." I cannot be in this place I cannot be in this place
There is confusion and chaos surrounding me, and I need to escape.
I would run and hide from this language I don't need unless you are here with me. When I look inside, I know life's a mystery but it's where I want to be (You have gone away)
I am lost without you and feel uncomfortable in unfamiliar situations.
You're the raven inside Mister Poe's crazy mind. I'll drive until I die; ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights, ignore check engine lights
You are the symbol of mystery and darkness in my life, and I will continue on despite obstacles.
Contributed by Caden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.