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.
Fix Me
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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It only beats when it wants to
Another step, and I've learned to hold my breath
Still scared to want you
I'll be the mess, you be the medicine
I'll be the mess, you play the medicine
I can't help myself
Why don't you fix me?
You know I'm fading still
I have tried to be better inside
We both know how it kills
I've tried to heal myself so many times,
But we both know that I'm still ill
I'll be the mess, you be the medicine
I'll be the mess, you play the medicine
Why don't you fix me?
I can't help myself
Why don't you fix me?
You know I'm fading still
Why don't you fix me?
I can't help myself
Why don't you fix me?
You know I'm fading still
And you know how I try, fight to survive
My hands are bloody from holding myself too tight
You know how it hurts
You know what the pain will be worth
Every scar one day will heal
Every tear one day will dry
Every scar one day will heal
Every tear one day will dry
Every scar one day will heal
Every tear one day will dry
Every scar one day will heal
Every tear one day will dry
Why don't you fix me?
I can't help myself
Why don't you fix me?
You know I'm fading still
Why don't you fix me?
Don't you leave me here
Why don't you fix me?
I'm fading faster and faster
Why don't you fix me?
Why don't you fix me?
The song "Fix Me" by Icon for Hire is an emotional plea to be saved from the pain of heartbreak and personal struggles. The vocalist begins by stating that each day feels like a waste of her heart, which only beats when it wants to. She is afraid to open herself up to love again because she is scared of being hurt. She asks her lover to fix her because she cannot help herself anymore. She knows that she is still fading away, even though she has tried to heal herself many times.
The chorus repeats the message of the song, asking why her lover cannot fix her. The last part of the song is a desperate plea, with the vocalist realizing that she needs her lover's help. She has fought so hard to survive on her own that her hands are bloody from holding herself too tightly. Despite the pain, she knows that every scar and tear will eventually heal and dry.
Overall, "Fix Me" is a moving song that expresses the pain of heartbreak and the struggle of self-healing. It is a reminder that we all need help at times, and that it's okay to ask for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, another waste of my heart
Another day goes by where my heart feels empty and unfulfilled
It only beats when it wants to
My heart only seems to respond to the things that it truly desires
Another step, and I've learned to hold my breath
With each step I take, I'm hesitant and careful, afraid to make a mistake
Still scared to want you
I'm still too afraid to admit my emotions and desire for you
I'll be the mess, you be the medicine
I'll admit my flaws and weakness, and you can be the one to help me through it
I'll be the mess, you play the medicine
I know I'm not perfect, but I'm willing to let you help me in any way you can
Why don't you fix me?
I'm struggling to overcome my own issues, and I need your help to do so
I can't help myself
I feel helpless and overwhelmed, and I don't know how to move past my problems on my own
You know I'm fading still
Despite my efforts, I'm still struggling and need your support to keep going
I have tried to be better inside
I've attempted to work on myself and improve who I am as a person
We both know how it kills
It's hard to face our own flaws and shortcomings, and it can be painful to confront them
I've tried to heal myself so many times,
I've attempted to fix my issues on my own multiple times, but have not succeeded
But we both know that I'm still ill
Despite my efforts and attempts, I still have problems that need to be addressed
And you know how I try, fight to survive
You understand that I'm doing my best to navigate and overcome these challenges
My hands are bloody from holding myself too tight
I've been pushing myself too hard to try and overcome my issues, causing me physical and emotional strain
You know how it hurts
You realize the pain and struggles that I'm experiencing
You know what the pain will be worth
You understand that the pain I'm experiencing right now will be worth it in the end, once I overcome my issues
Every scar one day will heal
Eventually, the wounds and trauma that I've endured will no longer cause me pain
Every tear one day will dry
The emotions and pain that I'm feeling now will eventually fade away
Don't you leave me here
I'm afraid of being abandoned and left to suffer on my own
I'm fading faster and faster
My problems are getting worse, and I need help soon before it's too late
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: ADAM MICHAEL KRONSHAGEN, AMY V ARIEL JUMP, SHAWN MICHAEL JUMP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melduncan2222
I love Icon For Hire because her music always proves a point, that all of us can relate to.
@roshanfey
Mel Duncan **their
@sArAhOnEoFaKiNd
One of my favourite song from their album, seriously 🙌
@kalach94
Too
@caitlin4265
Every scar one day will heal
Every tear one day will dry
@henrikaleksandernilsen6388
Even with the label they still made some good music that touches my heart. And after they left, their music got even better! Take that, Tooth&Nail!
@Fake_gamer_cat
Brb, currently in tears.
@justinboshears-hazen9676
I'll be the mess, you be the medicine
so relatable I want to cry
@tossydogg4001
I love this song. It´s so beautiful!!!
@noahsierra6981
Who’s listening to icon for hire in 2020???