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'.
Through The Night
Icon Lyrics
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Tonight's the night
We come here to play
Turn up the music
I've got something to say
I've been out on the streets
I'm back on my feet
Tear up this town
Raise your hands you know I've got to see
Everybody screams
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
We're gonna let the music rock
Come on and ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
That's what we came here for
The stakes are high
And so am I
So turn out the lights
And reach for the sky
It feels alright
Rocking through the night
Full speed ahead
I'm coming right at you
Raise your hands you know I've got to see
Everybody screams
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
We're gonna let the music rock
Come on and ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
That's what we came here for
Once and awhile
You've got to get away
And lose your mind
Cause there's no better way
It's all rock and roll
I'm in total control
You've paid your price
Now I won't let you go
Won't let you go
(Guitar Solo)
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
We're gonna let the music rock
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
We're gonna let the music rock
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
That's what we came here for
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
Oh yeah
The lyrics to Icon's song Through the Night depict a rock and roll lifestyle, with the singer declaring that they're ready to tear up the town and play some music. The song starts off with a call to action, with the singer describe the excitement of being back on their feet and the thrill of being able to play live music again. This excitement is then translated into the song's chorus, where the singer urges everyone to "rock on through the night," creating a sense of unity and shared experience between musician and audience.
The lyrics then take on a more personal tone, with the singer describing their own feelings of elation and empowerment. They describe feeling high, in control, and "coming right at you" as they perform. The lyrics suggest that music is a way to leave behind the stresses of everyday life and escape into a world of pure energy and possibility. The guitar solo towards the end of the song serves as a showcase of the sheer passion that goes into rock music, melding virtuosic playing with unbridled emotion.
Overall, Through the Night is a celebration of the joys of live rock music, touching on themes of rebellion, individualism and camaraderie. The song encourages us to let go of our inhibitions, lose ourselves in the music and join our voices in a collective shout of joy and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright!
Let's do this!
Tonight's the night
This is the night we've been waiting for
We come here to play
We're here to have fun and enjoy ourselves
Turn up the music
Let's make it loud and energetic
I've got something to say
I've got a message that needs to be heard
I've been out on the streets
I've been through some tough times
I'm back on my feet
But I've picked myself up and kept going
Tear up this town
Let's have a wild time
And I'll be on my way
I'll move on and keep going
Raise your hands you know I've got to see
The energy of the crowd fuels my performance
Everybody screams
We're all in this together and having a blast
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
Keep the music going all night long
We're gonna let the music rock
We're going to let loose and have a good time
Come on and ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
Join me in this wild ride
That's what we came here for
We're here to enjoy and celebrate the music
The stakes are high
The pressure is on
And so am I
But I'm ready for it
So turn out the lights
Let's set the mood and get intense
And reach for the sky
Let's aim high and go for it
It feels alright
This is where I'm meant to be
Rocking through the night
Let's keep the party going
Full speed ahead
We're going all out
I'm coming right at you
I'm giving it my all and taking charge
Once and awhile
Sometimes we need this
You've got to get away
Take a break and enjoy yourself
And lose your mind
Let go and be free
Cause there's no better way
This is the best way to have fun
It's all rock and roll
This is what we live for
I'm in total control
I am confident and leading the way
You've paid your price
You deserve to enjoy this moment
Now I won't let you go
I won't take this opportunity for granted
Won't let you go
Let's keep this going
(Guitar Solo)
Let's take it to the next level
ROCK ON THROUGH THE NIGHT
The party isn't over yet
Oh yeah
We're feeling it tonight
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.