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.
Here We Are
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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Why are we still sad
When we gonna wake up happy
When we gonna wake up happy, happy
Why are we still sick
Tell me what I'm missing in this
Why we gotta hurt so badly
Why we gotta hurt so badly, badly
Thought by now we would all be
All grown up, finally free
Living our lives, thought we'd fly
But here we are
Bruised and battle scarred
All our beating hearts
Here we are, here we are
Come this far
Fighting for our lives
Holding on tonight
Here we are, here we are
Here we are
Here we are
We're not where we thought
But we're still standing tall
What's it gonna it to break us
What's it gonna make us wake up
Thought my now we would all be
All grown up, finally free
Living our lives, thought we'd fly
But here we are
Bruised and battle scarred
All our beating hearts
Here we are, here we are
Come this far
Fighting for our lives
Holding on tonight
Here we are, here we are
Here we are
Here we are
Didn't think we'd get this far
Didn't know if we'd survive
Odds against us, here we are
Can you believe we're still alive?
Here we are
Bruised and battle scarred
All our beating hearts
Here we are, here we are
Come this far
Fighting for our lives
Holding on tonight
Here we are, here we are
Here we are
The song "Here We Are" by Icon for Hire is a song about persevering through hardships and remaining hopeful even when things are difficult. The lyrics pose a series of questions, asking why people are still sad and sick, and wondering when they will be able to wake up happy. Despite the struggles faced, the song remains positive, highlighting the fact that they are still standing tall and fighting for their lives.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Here we are," emphasizing the resilience and strength of the individuals portrayed in the song. The line "Thought by now we would all be all grown up, finally free" suggests a sense of disillusionment with the reality of adulthood and life in general. However, the repetition of the phrase "Here we are" acts as a reminder to keep moving forward, to keep fighting, and to never give up.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and endurance, reminding us that even when life is tough, we can still find the strength to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are we still sad
Questioning why sadness still lingers in our lives
When we gonna wake up happy
Questioning when we will finally experience true happiness
Why are we still sick
Wondering what is missing in our lives to bring healing
Why we gotta hurt so badly
Questioning why pain and suffering must be a part of our lives
Thought by now we would all be
Expressing the expectation that we would have achieved more by now
All grown up, finally free
Expected to be independent and enjoying life without limitations
Living our lives, thought we'd fly
Believed we would be soaring through life with ease
But here we are
Acknowledging the reality of our current situation
Bruised and battle scarred
We have experienced difficult times which have left us scarred
All our beating hearts
Our passion and determination to keep fighting
Come this far
Reflecting on the progress made despite the hardships we've faced
Fighting for our lives
Struggling to survive amidst tough circumstances
Holding on tonight
Resisting giving up and persevering through challenges
We're not where we thought
Realizing that our current location in life is not what we had envisioned
But we're still standing tall
Despite hurdles, we are resilient and standing strong
What's it gonna it to break us
Challenging life to throw whatever it can at us because we won't give up
What's it gonna make us wake up
Wondering what else needs to happen in our lives to bring clarity
Didn't think we'd get this far
Surprised by the progress and accomplishments made despite past doubts
Didn't know if we'd survive
Uncertainty about whether we would make it through difficult times
Odds against us, here we are
Despite unfavorable circumstances, we have made it to where we are now
Can you believe we're still alive?
Expressing gratitude for still being alive despite the hardships faced
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Shawn Jump, Amy Jump
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Fireblade
lyrics:
Why are we still sad
Why are we still sad
When we gonna wake up happy
When we gonna wake up happy, happy
Why are we still sick
Tell me what I'm missing in this
Why we gotta hurt so badly
Why we gotta hurt so badly, badly
Thought by now we would all be
All grown up, finally free
Living our lives, thought we'd fly
But here we are
Bruised and battle scarred
All our beating hearts
Here we are, here we are
Come this far
Fighting for our lives
Holding on tonight
Here we are
Here we are
Here we are
We’re not where we thought
But we’re still standing tall
What’s it gonna it to break us
What’s it gonna make us wake up
Thought by now we would all be
All grown up, finally free
Living our lives, thought we'd fly
But here we are
Bruised and battle scarred
All our beating hearts
Here we are, here we are
Come this far
Fighting for our lives
Holding on tonight
Here we are
Here we are
Here we are
Didn’t think we’d get this far
Didn’t know if we’d survive
Odds against us, here we are
Can you believe we’re still alive? 2x
But here we are
Bruised and battle scarred
All our beating hearts
Here we are, here we are
Come this far
Fighting for our lives
Holding on tonight
Here we are
Here we are
Paige Simons
I WILL NEVER STOP BEING IN LOVE WITH THIS BAND UGHHHHH
Kyra Keulers
+Paige Simons SAME
LivingDeadGirl Melissa
I know right SAMMMEEEE!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍
Tony Walker
Same
Miranda Madden
Yasss
Sandra Wenger
SAME HERE OMG <3
Cewkie Tron
I just want to point out, that a band doesn't have to stick to making one style of music; Especially if you're basing your music off your heart, and your feelings. Your views on things change, as you change, throughout life. I think the newest stuff is some of the most catchy music yet. Keep on rocking, guys.
Maygrace
This means too much to me right now <3 Your first albums followed me through a journey battling a life threatening eating disorder and crippling anxiety all throughout last year. Your words always helped me in my time of need, and in the past month or so, I can safely say that I managed to "Get Well". But last night something happened in my life and left me feeling disgusting about myself and sobbing underneath my bedsheets. And then I heard this song today and I was able to remind myself of just how far I've come. I fought damn hard to still be here today. Life is going to throw its ups and downs at me, but I'm strong enough now to keep going. Thank you so much <3
Casquette Girl
Can Icon for hire actually make a bad song? Every style they endorse in is always so refreshing and so well done. <3 I am living for the electronic style, and I can't wait for the new album to drop. But srzly you can't just kill me with new music like this. I was not expecting this and I died when I saw the notification.
espeon rainbow
+Estelle Elle ikr