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.
Invincible
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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I am, I'm invincible
You ain't seen nothing yet
In the dark, in the mess
All my life, i have been
Folded up, holding back
Don't know how, we live like that
With the strength, i have earned
I belong to the night
But I learned to survive
I know i gotta fight the feeling inside
I am, I'm invincible
Uh uh, unkillable
I am, I'm invincible
You ain't seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet
When the dark, comes for me
I won't run, I will scream
I'm stronger than i used to be oh
I belong to the night
But I learned to survive
I know i gotta fight the feeling inside
I am, I'm invincible
Uh uh, unkillable
I am, I'm invincible
You ain't seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet
I dont throw out nice words
Make me feel better about
What I been dodge
You better believe
I am not that naeve
You cut me up yeap
You bet I'll bleed ~
So Invicible Maybe not quite you
I keep saying it to it gets through
(?) What i can do
Wherever the Hack I put my mind too
You live like you're invisible
Dont you wanna be Invincible
I am, I'm invincible
Uh uh, unkillable
I am, I'm invincible
You ain't seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet
The lyrics of Icon for Hire's song Invincible empower and encourage individuals who feel weighed down by life's challenges. The song begins with the repetition of "I am, I'm invincible" conveying self-certainty and strength against those who may seek to intimidate or discourage. The second stanza suggests a history of feeling held back or repressed ("all my life, I have been folded up, holding back") until finally emerging victorious from a challenging situation ("from the flame, I emerge with the strength, I have earned"). The chorus then repeats its message of invincibility with additional emphasis and an assertion that there is more to come.
The lyrics of the third verse carry a sense of defiance towards life's challenges ("when the dark comes for me, I won't run, I will scream"), as the singer reflects on their newfound inner strength and determination to face and overcome adversity. The final verse emphasizes the point that the singer of the song has been hurt before, but it has not taken away their strength or bravery. They are not "that naive" and have learned to "fight the feeling inside". The song ends with the powerful declaration of "you ain't seen nothing yet", suggesting the singer is only just getting started with their empowered outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
I am, I'm invincible
I have an unbreakable spirit, capable of withstanding any obstacle
You ain't seen nothing yet
You haven't witnessed the full extent of my strength
In the dark, in the mess
I have experienced difficult times and struggles
All my life, i have been
Throughout my entire existence
Folded up, holding back
Suppressing my full potential and abilities
Don't know how, we live like that
It's unclear how we have accepted living in such a limited way
From the flame, i emerge
I rise up from adversity and hardship
With the strength, i have earned
By persisting through challenges, I have developed resilience and endurance
I belong to the night
I am most comfortable in solitude and darkness
But I learned to survive
Through experience and struggle, I have learned to overcome obstacles
I know i gotta fight the feeling inside
I acknowledge the inner turmoil I face and work to overcome it
Uh uh, unkillable
I cannot be defeated or destroyed
You ain't seen nothing yet
You haven't witnessed the full extent of my potential and strength
When the dark, comes for me
During difficult times or experiences
I won't run, I will scream
I won't back down or give in to fear, I will rise up and fight
I'm stronger than i used to be oh
I have grown and developed my strength through previous experiences
I dont throw out nice words
I don't use meaningless platitudes to make myself feel better
Make me feel better about
False positivity won't solve my problems or struggles
What I been dodge
I have been actively avoiding or evading challenges or struggles
You better believe
I am confident in my abilities and strength
I am not that naeve
I am not ignorant or inexperienced
You cut me up yeap
I have been hurt or wounded in the past
You bet I'll bleed
I am human and vulnerable, and have the capacity to be hurt
So Invicible Maybe not quite you
I may not be completely invulnerable, but I am still powerful
I keep saying it to it gets through
I repeat affirmations about my strength to internalize it
(?) What i can do
Unclear, as the line is incomplete
Wherever the Hack I put my mind too
Whatever I set my mind to, I am capable of achieving
You live like you're invisible
You are living as if you are overlooked or insignificant
Dont you wanna be Invincible
Don't you want to experience the power and resilience of being invincible?
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Shawn Jump, Amy Jump
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IconForHireOfficial
Hey guys! This one is our anthem song; it's our middle finger to the industry and labels and insecurities that tried to hold us back. We hope it makes you feel strong today... New album out NOW.
@Naatalinha123
😍
@Saya2133
love it ❤ y'alls songs always make my day better keep up the amazing work!!!! 😄
@sarahmooney9381
This is so wonderful! I have loved every song you have put out, and I look forward to every song you guys put out in the future! I wish you all the best!
@masterofsilence649
I'm so happy to hear what these songs mean to you, love you from Spain <3
@brihoward674
Icon For Hire thank you so much for putting this out this is my new song for whenever someone puts me down
@tristennicole1434
THEY DESERVE SO MUCH MORE ATTENTION. THIS IS NOT FAIR HOW UNDERATED THEY ARE!
@sandrawenger7139
FUCKING TRUE <3
@lillady710
I've just been on an icon for hire binge for days now. Love them.
@dragonwishes6121
Chrissy710 me 2