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'.
Two for the Road
Icon Lyrics
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People talk about the way I'm living
I know I'm going to live for myself
There's heaven above so I know I'll be forgiven
I'm no worse than anybody else
Oh, oh, tell me how you want me
Oh, oh, but don't you try to chain me
Oh, oh, oh
Gimme two for the road
One to come home to
Having the time of my life
Two for the road
One to come home to
I'll never be satisfied
I'll never be
I want more than any man should ask
I know I'm going to get my share
Keep talking future and tomorrow you're the past
I know two more will be there
Oh, oh, climb up here up on me
Oh, oh, why don't you bring your sister too
Oh, oh, but don't you try and tame me
Oh, oh, oh
Gimme two for the road
One to come home to
Having the time of my life
Two for the road
One to come home to
I'll never be satisfied
Check it!
Don't tell me your name
Just spend a little time with me
I'll take away the heartache
And then you'll know what I mean
Oh, yeah
Oh, oh, climb up here up on me
Oh, oh, why don't you bring your sister too
Oh, oh, but don't you try and tame me
Oh, oh, oh
Gimme two for the road
One to come home to
Having the time of my...
Two for the road
One to come home to
Then I'll be
Then I'll be satisfied
Two for the road
One to come home to
Then I'll be satisfied
Then I'll be satisfied
two for the road
One to come home to
Having the time of my life
Two for the road
One to come home to
And then I'll be satisfied
Then I'll be satisfied
Two for the road
One to come home to
Then I'll be
And then I'll be satisfied
The lyrics of Icon's song Two for the Road stand in contrast to the traditional societal expectations of settling down and committing to one person or lifestyle. The singer acknowledges that people may talk about the way he's living, but he knows he's going to live for himself. He believes in forgiveness and suggests that he's no worse than anybody else, implying that everyone has their vices and desires. The refrain "Gimme two for the road, one to come home to" suggests that the singer wants to experience everything life has to offer. He wants to have a wild and adventurous life and still have someone to come home to. The line "I'll never be satisfied" implies that the singer wants more than just one person or one life. He's seeking excitement, adventure, and most importantly, satisfaction.
The lyrics also suggest a self-centered and promiscuous lifestyle. The singer wants more than any man should ask for, suggesting that he wants to indulge in his desires without restraint. The line "Oh, oh, climb up here upon me, oh, oh, why don't you bring your sister too" emphasizes his desire for multiple partners, and the refrain "I'll take away the heartache" suggests that he's willing to use and discard people. However, the song's tone and rhythm are so upbeat and catchy that it's easy to forget the somewhat dubious message behind the lyrics.
Overall, Two for the Road is about living life on your own terms, regardless of what others may think. It highlights the desire for adventure, freedom, and self-satisfaction, even if it means breaking societal conventions.
Line by Line Meaning
People talk about the way I'm living
People like to judge how I live my life
I know I'm going to live for myself
I am going to live my life for me, not for anyone else
There's heaven above so I know I'll be forgiven
I believe that I will be forgiven in the afterlife
I'm no worse than anybody else
I am not a bad person compared to others
Tell me how you want me
Tell me what you want from me
Because I like it like that
Because I enjoy it that way
But don't you try to chain me
Don't try to control me
Gimme two for the road
Give me two drinks for the road
One to come home to
One drink to have when I get home
Having the time of my life
Enjoying myself immensely
I'll never be satisfied
I will always want more
I want more than any man should ask
I want more than what is reasonable to ask for
I know I'm going to get my share
I believe that I will get what I want
Keep talking future and tomorrow you're the past
If you keep talking about the future, today will soon become the past
I know two more will be there
I know that I will have two more drinks waiting for me
Climb up here up on me
Get closer to me
Why don't you bring your sister too
Bring someone else with you
But don't you try and tame me
Don't try to control or change me
Check it!
Listen to this!
Don't tell me your name
I don't need to know your name
Just spend a little time with me
Just hang out with me for a bit
I'll take away the heartache
I'll make you feel better
And then you'll know what I mean
Then you will understand what I am talking about
Then I'll be satisfied
After I get what I want, then I will be happy
And then I'll be satisfied
After I get what I want, then I will be content
Contributed by Caroline C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.