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.
Call Me Alive
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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Your heart carries mine
Don't leave me to die
Alright
VI:
I shouldn't have let them have me
Now it's to late for regrets
Or am I doomed to burn
I keep tasting it
I keep choking
Take my water, take my oxygen
They never could help me, I'm left just as empty tonight
VII:
I can't give in to madness
And let them numb me over
Wait to weaken me
Take me piece by piece
I'm poised for the kill
Don't dare swallow
Chorus:
Take my water, take my oxygen, They never could help me I'm left just as empty tonight
I will stop at nothing less than you
Ruined me, you've ruined me
Nothing else moves me
Bridge:
Promise me you'll hunt me down
Or it's torn for now
I have come unwound without falling
Promise me you won't back down
Come call me alive
Come call me alive
The lyrics of 'Call Me Alive' by Icon for Hire talks about the struggles of the singer and wanting someone to bring them back to life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been taken advantage of in the past and regrets their actions but it is too late. The singer seems to be suffocating and feels empty, as if nothing can fill the void that they are feeling. The chorus talks about how nothing can help the emptiness that the singer is feeling, and they will stop at nothing less than what they desire. The bridge talks about the importance of having someone who will be there for you no matter what happens and how it's crucial not to let go.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer is fighting against a force that is trying to kill them, but they are trying to stay alive. The phrase 'Come call me alive' seems to be a plea for someone to come and save them from the emptiness they are feeling. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to hold on and not let the force overpower them. They seem determined to fight and not let the force win, even if it's painful.
Overall, the lyrics of the song talk about wanting someone to help you overcome the struggles that you face in life. It's about fighting against a force that is trying to kill you and wanting someone to come and save you. The lyrics are emotional and powerful, and the singer seems to be pouring out their heart with every word they sing.
Line by Line Meaning
Come call me alive
I need you to awaken me from this lifeless state.
Your heart carries mine
I am connected with you so deeply that my life force depends on yours.
Don't leave me to die
Please don't abandon me to despair and death.
Alright
I'm trusting you to come through for me.
I shouldn't have let them have me
I regret surrendering myself to those who hurt and exploit me.
Now it's too late for regrets
The damage is done, and I can't undo my past mistakes.
Will I ever learn
I wonder if I'll ever gain wisdom from my experiences.
Or am I doomed to burn
Maybe I'm fated to suffer and self-destruct.
I keep tasting it
I relive my trauma and pain over and over again.
I keep choking
I can't escape the suffocating feeling of being trapped and helpless.
Take my water, take my oxygen
I'm willing to sacrifice anything to get out of this suffocating situation.
They never could help me, I'm left just as empty tonight
I thought others could save me, but I'm still feeling hopeless and alone.
I can't give in to madness
Even though I'm tempted to escape through self-destructive means, I know it's not the answer.
And let them numb me over
I'm afraid of becoming too numb and disconnected from reality.
Wait to weaken me
They're trying to break me down slowly and painfully.
Take me piece by piece
They're tearing apart my soul and identity bit by bit.
I'm poised for the kill
I'm ready to fight back with all my strength and determination.
Don't dare swallow
I won't let them consume me completely.
I will stop at nothing less than you
You're my ultimate goal, and I won't be satisfied with anything else.
Ruined me, you've ruined me
You've had such a profound impact on me, both good and bad.
Nothing else moves me
I'm so consumed by you that nothing else matters to me anymore.
Promise me you'll hunt me down
I need you to pursue me relentlessly and bring me to safety.
Or it's torn for now
If you can't save me, our connection will be broken temporarily.
I have come unwound without falling
I feel like I'm unraveling even though I haven't technically hit rock bottom yet.
Promise me you won't back down
I need you to be committed to my rescue no matter what.
Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Annathecommenter
This really sounds like an Evanescence song.
Jax Kim
@Lewis Diana ???? Ok the point of commenting like that was what then?
Annathecommenter
Draco Storm Me too!
Draco Storm
@Annathecommenter I'm learning Swedish very slowly, and I understood this! Yay! ^_^
Nat ally
The main difference between Icon For Hire and Evanescence is that Ev are awesome live and Amy's voice is much deeper and delicate than Ariel's one. Furthermore music performed by IFH is kinda punk-rock sth like that but Evanescence play gothic rock/metal/ ''epic rock'' (as Amy said in one interview). But if you feel that both bands are simillar that's your opinion, is okay :)) Have a nice day.
Lewis Diana
Fuck you no it doesn't (sorry for the anger)
SpiritsDayDream
the metal yell always scared the crap outta me!!! its like you are enjoying the instrumental then all of the sudden BAM a yell!
Jordy Nomas
The growl is fine B)
Joshua Anderson
I personally think they could have done without the metal growl
ClauVegeta96RO
Damn , that's one hell of a song. I'm impressed. If only they would've done more like this ...