1) An American Hard Rock ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 7 bands of this name:
1) An American Hard Rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. Originally known as Schoolboys in 1979. Icon was formed in 1981 by high school friends Dan Wexler (guitar), Stephen Clifford (lead vocals) and Tracy Wallach (bass). They were joined by Dave Henzerling (guitar) and John Covington (drums). In 1984, Icon was signed to Capitol Records. By this point, Henzerling and Covington had left the band and were replaced by John Aquilino (guitar) and Pat Dixon (drums) (former drummer for Loosely Tight)
2) A German Death Metal band that formed in 2002. In 2005 they released their first album "Blindzone". Their second album "Pain Trust Lies Disharmony" was released in 2009, limited to 521 copies.
3) A Sludge Metal band from Spain. Formed in 1999 releasing their "Icon Demo". The band changed their name and is now Ekkaia.
4) A 90's German Trance project of Gerard Beraya
5) A Korean Hip Hop duo. Their first album "ICONtact", track song featuring Eun Ji won (G-ONE)
6) A Korean artist and actor, whose real name is No Min Woo and was formerly in a Korean band called TRAX.
7) Icon was a musical collaboration between John Wetton and keyboardist Geoff Downes. Wetton/Downes were the song-writing duo behind the Asia catalog including the mega hit 'Heat Of The Moment'.
I'm Alive
Icon Lyrics
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Sometimes I wonder what it's like to be so far gone
When all that really matters is if that we grow strong
I've got a storm raging through me like a force about to blow
No, no time to touch me, I'm ready to blow
Too hot to rock, so get ready to roll
I'm alive, and I'm hotter than hell
I'm alive, 'cause I'm under a spell
I'm alive, so alive
Now you try to tell me, you think I might have gone too far
The people call me crazy, say I'll never be a star
See my body burning, the heat is driving me insane
No, no time to touch me I'm ready to blow
Too hot to rock, so get ready to roll
I'm alive, and I'm hotter than hell, whoa, yeah
I'm alive, 'cause I'm under a spell
No!
No, no, no, no!
I'm alive, and I'm hotter than hell
I'm alive, 'cause I'm under a spell, whoa, yeah
I'm alive
I'll never die
I'm alive
I'll never die
I'm alive, so alive
Ooh, yeah, I'm alive
The lyrics of Icon's song "I'm Alive" speak to feelings of invincibility, passion, and energy. In the first verse, the singer contemplates the idea of being "so far gone" and the necessary strength to "grow strong." They describe a "storm raging through" them, which is building like a force soon to be unleashed. The second verse confronts doubts and naysayers who view the singer as "crazy" and unlikely to achieve success. The singer describes their body as "burning" and the "heat" as driving them insane.
Throughout the chorus, the singer declares their aliveness with passion and enthusiasm, singing "I'm alive, and I'm hotter than hell," and "I'm alive, 'cause I'm under a spell." The bridge reinforces their vigor, as they repeat "I'm alive" twice and claim they will never die. Finally, the song concludes with a declaration of being "alive" and "so alive."
Overall, "I'm Alive" is a powerful and energizing song that celebrates the thrill of passion and the desire for success. The singer's refusal to listen to doubt and criticism, coupled with their fierce energy, creates a sense of unstoppable momentum that is both inspiring and exhilarating.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder what it's like to be so far gone
I sometimes imagine what it feels like to have lost yourself completely
When all that really matters is if that we grow strong
What truly matters is that we become stronger
I've got a storm raging through me like a force about to blow
I feel a powerful energy inside that's about to be unleashed like a storm
No, no time to touch me, I'm ready to blow
Don't hold me back, I'm ready to release this energy
Too hot to rock, so get ready to roll
I'm so intense that I'm beyond rock, be prepared for what's coming
Now you try to tell me, you think I might have gone too far
You're saying I've taken things too far
The people call me crazy, say I'll never be a star
They think I'm insane and can never have fame or success
See my body burning, the heat is driving me insane
I'm feeling a burning sensation inside me, it's making me go crazy
No!
I won't surrender to anyone else's opinions or criticisms
I'm alive, and I'm hotter than hell
I'm feeling alive and vibrant in a powerful way
I'm alive, 'cause I'm under a spell
I'm experiencing something magical that's making me feel alive
I'll never die
I feel like my energy will live on even after my physical death
I'm alive, so alive
I'm truly alive and experiencing life to the fullest
Ooh, yeah, I'm alive
I'm celebrating my aliveness and vitality
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.