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.
Fall Apart
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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The more we'd rise up, the more we'd wise up
I bet you got your hands full trying to dilute us
You've hit a brick wall, won't weaken out resolve
We've already given away
What you're trying to take, what you're trying to take
When you've died a thousand deaths, what's one more
Seize our families take our homes away
We don't fall apart, we don't fall apart
I guess you didn't think that so many were willing
To disown their lives, to say their goodbyes
I don't think you have any idea just what you're killing
We will walk on, we live on
He is no fool to give what he can't save
To gain the one thing that nobody can take
Though it may cost us everything
We look you in the eyes and we say
Seize our families take our homes away
We don't fall apart, we don't fall apart
Body after body to the grave
We don't fall apart, we don't fall apart
Death without love profits nothing
I must be still alive
(I must be still alive)
Seize our families take our homes away
We don't fall apart, we don't fall apart
Body after body to the grave
We don't fall apart, we don't fall apart
The lyrics of Icon for Hire's song "Fall Apart" are about the strength and resilience of an individual in the face of adversity. The song's lyrics suggest that the subject has been met with resistance and attempts to be weakened or defeated, yet they refuse to crumble. The lyrics reiterate how they have already given away what their oppressor is trying to take, and it cannot be taken back. The subject speaks of death and the idea of cost, suggesting that they're willing to pay a significant price for their freedom, even if it means sacrificing everything. Through it all, the subject remains strong and resolute, never giving into their oppressor's demands.
The message of the song is one of empowerment and inner strength. The lyrics speak to the idea that even in our lowest moments, we can find the strength to carry on. It is a message of hope that we don't have to fall apart under pressure, but instead, we can stand firm and rise above it. The group's use of metaphorical language, such as hitting a brick wall, contributes to how challenging the situation the singer is in. The use of language and dialogue are strong elements that intensify the emotion and message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I bet you didn't think that the more you'd try to kill us
You underestimated our strength - the more you try to bring us down, the stronger and wiser we become.
The more we'd rise up, the more we'd wise up
Your efforts to defeat us only fuel our determination to overcome and learn from our experiences.
I bet you got your hands full trying to dilute us
You're struggling to weaken our resolve and make us conform to your expectations.
You've hit a brick wall, won't weaken out resolve
Despite your efforts, we remain steadfast and determined to stand up for what we believe in.
We've already given away
We've already sacrificed and lost so much in the pursuit of our goals.
What you're trying to take, what you're trying to take
You're attempting to take even more from us, but we won't let you.
When you've died a thousand deaths, what's one more
We've faced countless challenges and setbacks, so one more won't defeat us.
We look you in the eyes and we say, and we say
We confront you directly and stand up to you with conviction and confidence.
Seize our families take our homes away
Even if you try to destroy everything we hold dear, we won't crumble.
We don't fall apart, we don't fall apart
We remain strong and resilient, in spite of the challenges we face.
I guess you didn't think that so many were willing
You underestimated the number of people who share our beliefs and our commitment to our cause.
To disown their lives, to say their goodbyes
We're willing to forfeit everything, including our own lives, in pursuit of our goals.
I don't think you have any idea just what you're killing
You're not just destroying our possessions or our lives - you're destroying our spirits and our determination.
We will walk on, we live on
We will continue to move forward and persevere, despite the obstacles in our path.
He is no fool to give what he can't save
Even if we can't save everything or everyone, we're willing to give all we have to try.
To gain the one thing that nobody can take
We're driven by a desire to achieve something that's truly meaningful and important to us.
Though it may cost us everything
We're aware that pursuing our goals might come with a significant personal cost, but we're willing to pay it.
Body after body to the grave
We're prepared to make immense sacrifices, even if it means facing death.
Death without love profits nothing
We believe that a life without passion and love isn't really a life worth living.
I must be still alive
Despite the immense hardships we've faced, we're still here and still fighting.
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Evangeline
I love Attack on Titan but I'm confused by this comment. This isn't from AOT. Your comment is just random and obnoxious.
Why don't you actually use full sentences so people know what you're thinking and say this song would fit Attack on Titan really well.
I happen to relate to this song a lot in real life and it's just kinda...
I don't mean this in a mean way. I just wanna let you know how it comes off.
Ugh forget it. Most of the comments are like this... shouting out different fandoms.
Kira Barker
does this song make anyone else imagine a badass revolution lead by 20 something's and a bunch of kids. like someone in Hollywood needs to make a movie based on this song. it'd be awesome
Dany V
Attack on Titan
Kira Barker
@Carmen Sandiego sure honestly the more stories the better.
Carmen Sandiego
@Alena Hamilton it makes me think of "Hunted" by Tommy Andreyson. IT' obscure.
Carmen Sandiego
I write, can I use your idea?
Thinking Out Loud
I mean, it makes me think of the time in the Batman comics where all the heroes disappeared so a group of teens became “We Are Robin” to keep crime off Gotham’s streets?
Zen_77
I came across this band only yesterday when I was browsing through some AMVs, and while I know I hate when fans of either side hear this comparison, I'll say Icon For Hire's style of music gives me 2005-2010 vibes when I was madly addicted to Paramore. No, I'm not making the comparison because both bands have female vocalists; I'm making the comparison based on what I hear from songs like these: the lyrics, the vocal tones, the instrumentals. These songs composed and performed by Icon For Hire makes me nostalgic for those days and I'm glad I stumbled upon this band.
Kira Barker
This song just hits different now
Arie
One of my dreams is going to one of icon for hire's concerts.
BoxyTheSpaceDog
@ellastardragon
and your input into conversation brought nothing.masterpiece of improvement?so you say first album is crap?one that made them famous is crap?she could express herself more?lyrics are lyrics,song is a song.why do people always relate the product to people making it?finding some relation to actual author or performer,something personal?this is a band,not one person rodeo.I said I like first 2 albums with additional songs but I just don't see this being same band afterwards.style they now push is totally not what they started with,period and to me it's for worse not better.