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.
Off With Her Head
Icon for Hire Lyrics
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My sin is choking me, my crude built walls are closing in
This cell is filled with claw marks easing me, their teasing me,
They told me so I didn't know the fall would be this easy
How long until I find the strength to stand
I wait for mercy in your bleeding hand
I know they'll come with what I'm owed-guilty as charged
Of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Don't let go 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
Your way to life has only showed me what a fool I am
It serves the purpose of confirming I remain condemned
And I will ever linger on the edge
Unless you hear me
In Icon for Hire's song "Off With Her Head," the singer describes feeling trapped and suffocated by their own guilt and sin. They are in a cell, surrounded by the marks of others who have tried to escape, but ultimately accept their fate. The singer is resigned to their punishment, acknowledging that they are guilty and deserve to face the consequences of their actions. Despite this, they still long for mercy and hope that someone will come to save them.
Throughout the song, the singer switches between a sense of hopelessness and a desperate plea for help. They don't want to accept their fate, but they feel like they have no other choice. The repeated refrain of "Don't let go" represents their fear of losing control and succumbing to their guilt and sin. The singer recognizes their own foolishness and the fact that they are condemned, but they still hold out hope that someone will hear their plea and save them from their fate.
Overall, "Off With Her Head" is a powerful song that explores themes of guilt, sin, and redemption. The singer's struggle to find hope in the face of their own wrongdoing is a universal one that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lucky if I ever see the light of day again
I feel trapped and uncertain about my future, unsure if I'll ever be free again.
My sin is choking me, my crude built walls are closing in
My guilt is suffocating me and causing me to feel trapped and isolated.
This cell is filled with claw marks easing me, their teasing me,
The scratches on the walls of my cell are a reminder of how many people have been in my position and how they mocked me.
They told me so I didn't know the fall would be this easy
My enemies tricked me into making a mistake, and I didn't realize until it was too late.
How long until I find the strength to stand
I feel weak and need to find the courage to face my situation.
I wait for mercy in your bleeding hand
I hope that someone will come and rescue me from my predicament.
I know they'll come with what I'm owed-guilty as charged
I'm aware that I'll face consequences for my actions and accept responsibility for them.
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty
The people who put me in this situation continue to taunt and insult me, emphasizing the severity of my punishment.
Of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Despite my requests for mercy, the punishment for my actions is death.
Don't let go 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this Death is mine I know
I'm pleading for someone to rescue me from my situation, as I fear the inevitable outcome.
Save your own 'cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this Death is mine I know
I don't want anyone to risk their life to save me, as I accept the consequences of my actions.
Your way to life has only showed me what a fool I am
I'm aware that my misguided actions led me to this point and feel foolish for my decisions.
It serves the purpose of confirming I remain condemned
My current situation reinforces the fact that I'm deserving of the punishment I'm receiving.
And I will ever linger on the edge unless you hear me
I'll continue to suffer unless someone comes to my aid and helps me escape my current situation.
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♪ Lyrics ♪
[Verse 1]
I'm lucky if I ever see the light of day again
My skin is choking me, my feeble walls are closing in
This cell if filled with scholars easing me, they're teasing me
They told me so I didn't know the fall would be this easy
[Pre-Chorus]
How long until it starts to do me in?
I can't give out what I'm not breathing in
I know, they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds, despite my pleas, is death
[Chorus] 0:51
Don't let go, cause
I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own, cause, I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
[Verse 2]
Your way to life has only shown me what a fool I am
It serves the purpose of confirming I remain condemned
And I will ever linger on the edge
Unless you hear me
[Pre-Chorus]
How long until it starts to do me in?
I can't give out what I'm not breathing in
I know, they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds, despite my pleas, is death
[Chorus] 1:43
Don't let go, cause
I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own, cause, I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go, save your own
[Chorus] 2:24
Don't let go, cause
I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own, cause, I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go, save your own
Jasper River
LYRICS:
I'm lucky if I ever see the light of day again
My skin is choking me, my feeble walls are closing in
This cell is filled with scholars easing me, they're teasing me
They told me so I didn't know the fall would be this easy
How long until it starts to do me in
I can’t give out what I’m not breathing in
I know they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Don't let go ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
Your way to life has only showed me what a fool I am
It serves the purpose of confirming I remain condemned
And I will ever linger on the edge
Unless you hear me
How long until it starts to do me in
I can’t give out what I’m not breathing in
I know they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Don't let go ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
Don't let go ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, save your own
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Icon For Hire - Off With Her Head
[Verse 1]
I'm lucky if I ever see the light of day again
My skin is choking me, my feeble walls are closing in
This cell is filled with scholars easing me, they're teasing me
They told me "so, I didn't know the fall would be this easy"
[Pre-Chorus]
How long until it starts to do me in?
I can't give out what I'm not breathing in
I know, they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds, despite my pleas, is death
[Chorus]
Don't let go, cause
I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own, cause, I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
[Verse 2]
Your way to life has only shown me what a fool I am
It serves the purpose of confirming I remain condemned
And I will ever linger on the edge
Unless you hear me
[Pre-Chorus]
How long until it starts to do me in?
I can't give out what I'm not breathing in
I know, they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds, despite my pleas, is death
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Don't let go, cause
I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own, cause, I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine, I know
Don't let go, don't let go, save your own
John Thomas
I'm lucky if I ever see the light of day again
My skin is choking me, my feeble walls are closing in
This cell is filled with scholars easing me, they're teasing me
They told me so I didn't know the fall would be this easy
How long until it starts to do me in
I can’t give out what I’m not breathing in
I know they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Don't let go ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
Your way to life has only showed me what a fool I am
It serves the purpose of confirming I remain condemned
And I will ever linger on the edge
Unless you hear me
How long until it starts to do me in
I can’t give out what I’m not breathing in
I know they'll come with what I'm owed, guilty as charged
My enemies belittle me reminding me the penalty of all my deeds despite my pleas is death
Don't let go ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, savior
Don't let go ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go
Save your own ’cause I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this
Death is mine I know
Don't let go, don't let go, save your own
Madi Schwem
You know, a lot of people think this music video is nonsensical, but I think it's a great representation of being something you don't want to be. She's a sort of queen throughout this video, but she's wearing a lot of fashions and flashy outfits that aren't necessarily her. People are always ready to crucify you in the music industry no matter what you look like, or no matter what decisions you make. If you aren't flashy enough, people don't notice you. If you're too flashy, you're selling out or you're conforming to what the industry wants. She's being tugged by the crows throughout the video, which means she has people telling her who she should and shouldn't be. She's in small spaces because she feels like her own creativity is being stunted, which is why she looks so forlorn when she's holding the cage in her hand.
That's where "death is mine I know" comes from. She knows this fame and queenliness is short-lived.
I could be way off, but that's what I see. :D
DemonDerpz
That’s a pretty deep interpretation of a music video about doll houses
Skull Girrl
She even says "I don't wanna be this, I don't wanna be this" if people only think this is nonsensical they are only taking at face value & aren't really listening to the songs lyrics
Richard Gordon
1000th like
DefinitelyNot CrazyRei
@Black dragon story Nope, only females dress extravagantly, you rite
Black dragon story
@DefinitelyNot CrazyRei Idk if him and males use clothing for the same thing females do.
BeeZee
This group is underrated. This deserves more viewing!!!
Friendly_Frog:)
It has 13M views tho
kaeyathewappywapper
My mom loves this band even though she doesnt like rock music
Naveed Naheed
James O No Flyleaf are at the same level as Icon For hire but Flyleaf were bigger than Icon For Hire but now they are both at the same level of success