Icon For Hire has released three full length albums: Scripted, Icon For Hire and YOU CAN'T KILL US.
Released in 2011, their first album Scripted shattered first-week sales becoming the highest new artist debut in Tooth & Nail Records history. The record debuted on the Billboard Top 200, at No. 4, on the iTunes Rock chart, and No. 19 on the iTunes overall albums chart.
Icon For Hire released their second full length self-titled album Icon For Hire in October 2013 on the Tooth and Nail label. Producer Mike Green (All Time Low, The Wanted, Pierce The Veil) was at the mixer to follow up their debut album, Scripted.
After spending a remarkable 18 months touring around the world, the group returned to their hometown of Decatur, IL to write their new record. Icon For Hire is set to push the boundaries of music and fashion far beyond their debut. According to the guitarist, Shawn Jump, “We wrote and dreamed about this record away from everything. We needed a safe place where we could all get to “spirit,” and maximize our different influences.” Added drummer, Adam Kronshagen, “There’s been undeniable friction in the songwriting process. We love knowing that you will definitely hear the element of conflict inside of every song we wrote.
The band's video, “Off With Her Head,” received 200k views its first week. Frontwoman and fashion designer, Ariel, worked with the team for weeks to create an avant-garde interpretation of the hit song. The group spent two days in Compton, CA (South Los Angeles) filming the video with a variety of the hottest underground artists.
Icon For Hire moved towards a new chapter of the band in 2016. Adam Kronshagen left the band to spend more time with his family coupled with a split with their record label Tooth & Nail the band decided to go it alone, or so it seemed. The band put together a plan for a kick starter project backed by their own fans. The kick starter reached its target in a matter of days. The album YOU CAN'T KILL US was released in stages throughout the year to those who have backed the kick starter project and there were physical copies on sale in December 2016 when it was completed.
On October 23, 2018, the band uploaded a video to their YouTube channel titled "Supposed To Be Acoustic Sessions Video Teaser", announcing their first video session to come soon, as well as that the Still Can't Kill Us: The Acoustic Sessions album would be released on December 7. The band released their "Supposed to Be" Acoustic Video on October 26, their "Get Well II" Acoustic Video on November 8, and "Demons" Acoustic Video on November 23. The tracks were also uploaded to Spotify as singles. A new album The Reckoning was released in September 2022.
Ariel Bloomer - Vocals,
Shawn Jump - Guitar,
Adam Kronshagen - Drums,
Josh Kincheloe - Bass.
Blindside
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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Can play it on the quiet side, but I'm not shy
And maybe I'm the flower painted on the wall
And maybe I'm the number that you never call
I've been waiting in the shadows way too long
Saving up my punches while I bite my tongue
I'm about to strike, gonna leave a mark
'Cause you won't see me coming
But you're gonna know, when I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah, you will know my name
From the shadow, to the spotlight
From the background, to the front lines
I'm a fire about to ignite, out of nowhere
I'm gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside (blindside, blindside)
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside (blindside, blindside)
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you
Feeling like a viper, finally shed my skin
Bet you didn't know I had it from the outside in
Counting down the hours, careful where you are
Watch your back, the show's about to start
You won't see me coming
But you're gonna know, when I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah, you will know my name
From the shadow, to the spotlight
From the background, to the front lines
I'm a fire about to ignite, out of nowhere
I'm gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside (blindside, blindside)
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside (blindside, blindside)
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you
Blindside, in your blindside
You'll never know it's coming 'til it hits you
In your blindside, in your blindside
You'll never know it's coming 'til it hits you
In your blindside (blindside), in your blindside (blindside)
You'll never know it's coming 'til it hits you
In your blindside (blindside), in your blindside (blindside)
You'll never know, never know, never know
You won't see me coming
But you're gonna know when I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah, you will know my name
From the shadow (from the shadow), to the spotlight (to the spotlight)
From the backrooms, to the front lines
I'm a fire (I'm a fire) about to ignite (about to ignite), out of nowhere
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
And gonna hit you in your blindside
(Gonna hit you, gonna hit you)
In your blindside
The lyrics of Icon for Hire's song "Blindside" convey a message of empowerment and taking control after being underestimated and overlooked for too long. The singer addresses this feeling of being underestimated and disregarded by society, stating that they have been living in the shadows for too long, saving up their inner power and energy. However, the time has come for the singer to come out and show the world what they are made of. Through their actions, they intend to leave a mark on those who have underestimated them. The singer expresses the desire to be recognized and make an impact, declaring that they are a fire about to ignite and hit those who have disregarded them in their blind spot.
The lyrics of "Blindside" encourage listeners to take charge and not be afraid to show the world what they are capable of. The song highlights the importance of self-confidence and determination while breaking free from the limitations imposed by others. The message of the song is relatable to anyone who has struggled to make their voice heard, be recognized or have their abilities acknowledged by others. It is a song about standing up for oneself, overcoming obstacles and self-doubt, and reaching for success.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been underestimated my whole life
People have always thought less of me throughout my entire existence
Can play it on the quiet side, but I'm not shy
I may seem reserved but that doesn't mean I lack confidence
And maybe I'm the flower painted on the wall
I could be just like the decoration on the wall for you
And maybe I'm the number that you never call
You might even ignore me when I'm trying to reach out to you
I've been waiting in the shadows way too long
I've been in the background for an extended period
Saving up my punches while I bite my tongue
I've been holding my words back and am now ready to speak up
I'm about to strike, gonna leave a mark
I'm going to take action and make an impact
Take a seat, the show's about to start
Get ready for the exciting performance that's about to commence
'Cause you won't see me coming
You won't expect me to take action, and it will surprise you
But you're gonna know, when I show up, show up
I'm going to make sure that you're aware of my presence
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
I'm going to grab your attention and won't let go
Yeah, you will know my name
I'm going to make sure that you remember who I am
From the shadow, to the spotlight
I'm coming out from the background and stepping into the limelight
From the background, to the front lines
I'm moving from being invisible to being at the forefront
I'm a fire about to ignite, out of nowhere
I'm ready to burst out and make a grand appearance
I'm gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside (blindside, blindside)
I'm going to catch you off guard and surprise you
Feeling like a viper, finally shed my skin
I am getting rid of what was holding me back and getting ready to strike
Bet you didn't know I had it from the outside in
You probably wouldn't have guessed that I had it in me
Counting down the hours, careful where you are
I'm biding my time and getting ready to make my move, so watch out
Watch your back, the show's about to start
Be careful, because I'm about to make a grand entrance
You'll never know it's coming 'til it hits you
You'll be completely unaware until I take action
In your blindside, in your blindside
I'm going to catch you off guard
You'll never know, never know, never know
You'll never be able to predict what's coming
Writer(s): Blair Daly, Shawn M Jump, Amy V A Jump
Contributed by Nora B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Drag0nvil
According to AZ lyrics:
I've been underestimated my whole life
Can play it on the quiet side but I'm not shy
Maybe I'm the flower painted on the wall
Maybe I'm the number that you never call
I've been waiting in the shadows way too long
Saving up my punches while I bite my tongue
I'm about to strike, gonna leave a mark
Take a seat, the show's about to start
You won't see me coming
But you're gonna know
When I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah you will know my name
From the shadow, to the spotlight
From the background, to the front lines
I'm a fire about to ignite, out of nowhere
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you
Feeling like a viper, finally shed my skin
Bet you didn't know I had it from the outside in
Counting down the hours, careful where you are
Watch your back, the show's about to start
You won't see me coming
But you're gonna know
When I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah you will know my name
From the shadow, to the spotlight
From the background, to the front lines
I'm a fire about to ignite, out of nowhere
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you
Blindside, in your blindside
You'll never know it's coming til it hits you
In your blindside, in your blindside
You'll never know it's coming til it hits you
In your blindside, in your blindside
You'll never know it's coming til it hits you
In your blindside, in your blindside
You'll never know, never know, never know
You won't see me coming
But you're gonna know
When I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah you will know my name
From the shadow, to the spotlight
From the background, to the front lines
I'm a fire about to ignite, out of nowhere
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you in your blindside
In your blindside
Lᴇᴛʀᴀ ᴅᴇ ᴛᴜᴄᴀɴᴄɪᴏɴ.ᴄᴏᴍ
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[Verse 1]
I've been underestimated my whole life
Can play it on the quiet side, but I’m not shy
Maybe I’m the flower painted on the wall
Maybe I’m the number that you never call
[Verse 2]
I’ve been waiting in the shadows way too long
Saving up my punches while I bite my tongue
I’m about to strike, gonna leave a mark
Take a seat, the show’s about to start
[Chorus]
You won’t see me coming, but you’re gonna know
When I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah, you will know my name
From the shadow to the spotlight
From the background to the frontlines
I’m a fire ‘bout to ignite, out of nowhere
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you
[Verse 3]
Feeling like a viper, finally shed my skin
Bet you didn’t know I had it from the outside in
Counting down the hours, careful where you are
Watch your back, the show’s about to start
[Chorus]
You won’t see me coming, but you’re gonna know
When I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah, you will know my name
From the shadow to the spotlight
From the background to the frontlines
I’m a fire ‘bout to ignite, out of nowhere
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you
[Bridge]
Blindside, in your blindside
You’ll never know what’s coming ‘til it hits you
In your blindside, in your blindside
You’ll never know what’s coming ‘til it hits you
In your blindside, in your blindside
You’ll never know what’s coming ‘til it hits you
In your blindside, in your blindside
You’ll never know, you’ll never know, never know
[Chorus]
You won’t see me coming, but you’re gonna know
When I show up, show up
Gonna make your head spin, make you listen
Yeah, you will know my name
From the shadow to the spotlight
From the background to the frontlines
I’m a fire ‘bout to ignite, out of nowhere
Gonna hit you, gonna hit you in your blindside
(Gonna hit you, gonna hit you)
Gonna hit you in your blindside
(Gonna hit you, gonna hit you)
In your blindside
⭐ VIDEO OFICIAL Y LETRA/OFFICIAL VIDEO AND LYRICS: 👉 https://www.letradetucancion.com/2021/02/letra-blindside-icon-for-hire.html
Convoluted & Exiled
Love all your music so much, love your vibe and your message. Have your Book too.
Hope to go to one of your concerts someday And you're both awesome people <3
You have an amazing voice to say the least, and Shawn does too as well as his Guitar skills are awesome.
I really hope this isn't disrespectful...But I'm really struggling to learn Acoustic Guitar..
I've wanted to learn Guitar for a long time and finally got my first.
And I want to learn it mostly to be therapeutic.. Music always has been.
But everytime I try to find where to start..As someone who doesn't understand music language... Scales... Minor and major..chords.. fret.. opened string. Or any of those things...
I can't seem to find the actual beginning .
If you guys see this, I would really appreciate some tips. I'm honestly losing hope and just feeling more and more anxious. And don't want to let my family down, but don't want to let myself down </3
I understand if you can't, but thank you so much if you are able to help me get started. That's all I need. To understand and to just really get started...
Hope you are both doing well! Love always!
Anna Thompson
It’s a good morning when Icon For Hire uploads a new song.
Eirinaios Charizonas
It`s our hope of morning one could say ;)
Anna Thompson
renos harizonas Exactly. You get it.
Gregory Vega
renos harizonas YES!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
IntrovertedNerd025
@Eirinaios Charizonas you beat me to it xD
shanna moyer
This song can make anyone feel like a badass
Anna Banana27
yup cuz it's a badass song!
Citlali Argueta
@Anna Banana27 I just imagining that I am a villain
Taylor Jaress
As someone who listen to them alot when i was younger, coming back and listening to their older and newer songs have made me realize how far I've gotten better with my anxiety and insecurities. Tbh i really believe Rel and Shawn helped me and for that I thank you! Keep doing great work!!
Myshoeishaunted dotcom
14 year old me is QUAKING, even 5 years later I still think y'all slap