Icon For Hire is a rock band formed in 2007 from Decatur, Illinois. The cur… Read Full Bio ↴Icon For Hire is a rock band formed in 2007 from Decatur, Illinois. The current lineup consists of frontwoman, vocalist Ariel Bloomer, better known as Ariel alone and guitarist Shawn Jump.

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.

Too Loud
Icon for Hire Lyrics

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Hey girl, don't listen to your mother when she tells you you ain't pretty
Need to look more like the others
Hey boy, don't let your daddy tell you if you don't get it together
That you're gonna be a failure

Let's stop letting everyone tell us how to feel
Tell us how to dream
Let's stop letting everyone tell us how to live

Tell us who to be

Oh no no am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Oh no no am I getting in your head?
Am I getting in your head?
Getting in your head?

Oh no no am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Oh no no am I getting in your head?
Am I getting in your head?
Getting in your head?

Let's stop letting everyone tell us how to feel
Tell us how to dream
Let's stop letting everyone tell us how to live
Tell us who to be

You know they're coming for your fire
When they try to push you lower but you keep on going higher
You're a flame, and they all wanna water you down
Wanna water you down down

Oh no no am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Oh no no am I getting in your head?
Am I getting in your head?
Getting in your head?

Oh no no am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Oh no no am I getting in your head?
Am I getting in your head?
Getting in your head?

Gonna make you listen
Gonna make you move
You can't ignore the truth inside you
Gonna make you listen
Gonna make you move
You can't ignore the truth inside you

Oh no no am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Oh no no am I getting in your head?
Am I getting in your head?
Getting in your head?

Oh no no am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Oh no no am I getting in your head?

Am I getting in your head?
Getting in your head?

Overall Meaning

The song “Too Loud” by Icon for Hire is an anthem for individuality and freedom from societal norms. In the first verse, the lyrics address girls and boys who are told by their parents to conform to the standards set by society. The chorus begs the listener to stop allowing others to dictate their lives and dreams, asking if the message is too loud and if it’s getting in their head.

The second verse encourages the listener to keep going higher, even in the face of those who want to bring them down. The lyrics use metaphor to describe the listener as a flame, and the rest of the world as the water trying to extinguish it. The song’s bridge repeats the message that they will make the listener listen and move, unable to ignore the truth inside themselves.

Overall, “Too Loud” is a call to action for those who feel trapped by societal expectations. The song’s message of individuality and staying true to oneself is an important one that many listeners can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey girl, don't listen to your mother when she tells you you ain't pretty
Don't let anyone tell you that you're not beautiful.

Need to look more like the others
Don't feel the pressure to conform to society's standards of beauty.

Hey boy, don't let your daddy tell you if you don't get it together
Don't let anyone tell you that you'll fail if you don't follow their prescribed path.

That you're gonna be a failure
Don't believe the negative labels others try to place on you.

Let's stop letting everyone tell us how to feel
Reject societal pressure to conform to certain emotions.

Tell us how to dream
Reject societal pressure to have certain aspirations.

Let's stop letting everyone tell us how to live
Reject societal pressure to conform to certain lifestyles.

Tell us who to be
Reject societal pressure to conform to certain identities or labels.

You know they're coming for your fire
Others may try to extinguish your passion or spirit.

When they try to push you lower but you keep on going higher
Don't let negative feedback or setbacks discourage you from pursuing your goals.

You're a flame, and they all wanna water you down
Others may try to stifle or dilute your unique qualities that make you stand out.

Gonna make you listen
The artist is determined to get their message heard.

Gonna make you move
The singer wants to inspire action.

You can't ignore the truth inside you
Don't suppress your authentic self in order to please others.

Am I getting too loud?
Is my message too bold or unconventional for you?

Am I getting in your head?
Is my message having an impact on the way you think?

Lyrics © ST MUSIC LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Shawn Jump, Amy Jump

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Comments from YouTube:

jadynuzumaki

2y↑7

I absolutely love this song. I'm a loud person by nature. And my entire life I've been told that I'm too loud. My stepfather destroyed my self esteem as a teenager, and my mother is... Oppressive we'll say.. So to have a song that will remind me on the daily to just keep getting stronger and rise above the noise until only mine remains. It's beautiful and I love it. Your songs are amazing and speak to me so much. So thank you guys for reminding us of everything we need to hear on the daily. I love you so much! ♥️

luckdragon88

7y↑159

They are one those rare bands where i literally love every track they put out.

Strawberry Pickles

4y↑2

Same here pal

Fueled by Paint Water

4y↑2

Honestly same🖤💖🖤

iloveronnieradke

Same lmao

Rebekah Paige

I just discovered them and I only found one I don’t love but just like. The rest I’m obsessed!

Teresa Tharnish

Like it's ridiculously amazing how they can't put out a bad song. I hope it never changes and they live forever.

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mike

7y↑356

I'm an old guy (in my 40's) and even I think you guys are freaking great. You just keep getting better and better.
This isn't just a teenage thing. No matter how old you get, there'll always be people trying to get you to keep quiet and do as you're told and songs like this keep me fired up and fighting against them.

Timothy Jump

7y↑22

I am 57 Mike , I agree my friend !

shayne-o- mac

7y↑6

hell yeah walt, im 41 and I love the words to their songs... I rock this shit out in my car!

Naomi Connor

7y↑2

I also love them. I have for years!

gorbulusboffin

6y↑7

im 62 and these guys fucking rock

Sparrow.mp4

You’re great!

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faidros

7y↑33

Thank you for making this song. I'm always afraid of being "too loud", "too preachy" etc.. but I am really just so passionate, and I can't always contain it.

Ari S

7y↑253

This song is so powerful, love it!!Ariel and Shawn, please consider making a collab with Lindsey Stirling's electric violin: I think a song made by the three of you together would sound totally awesome!!

E. B.

7y↑6

yeeeep!! I quote! totally

honeyspicedchai

7y↑2

Icon for Hire is 100× better than Stirling. It would probably end up very disappointing

E. B.

7y↑26

Well, just like Icon For Hire you only have one... but I think that Lindsey created some amazing pieces, even if there are other songs of hers that I don't love, neither. But she's a fighter and a narrator and loving - Icon are fighters, psychological and loving; she doesn't have a voice, but her violin speaks, while Icon have a hell of a voice and instrumentals, but right now are only counting on guitar and piano; and they both mix up with electronic; Lindsey has never done a collaboration with a band that I know, only with singers, and Icon have never done a collaboration at all. I would be so damn curious to hear what their talents mixed could create. Just think the power of Ariel's voice, her piano, her heart-shaking lyrics, Lindsey's violin, with her ability to put images and trips in music, Shaun's skills with mixing and guitar... I think they would have a damn good time playing together, and that the results couldn't help but be amazing :D

leigh b

7y↑4

Elena bascapè I love your response and I totally agree!

Bri Howard

7y↑6

Ari S agreed I think that between the major talent between all of them that whatever song they made would skyrocket

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LordSauron 22

6y↑8

Why does Icon For Hire speak to me so well? Every song i have heard from them speaks to a different part of my past or who i am as a person.

Jaye Dawson

7y↑3

I sing this song quietly at work sometimes. kinda ironic. but I love it. I live in a place now where I cant express myself. so i do it through music. this song is like an anthem to me now. thank you for being my go to band when im in my dark place or need to express myself.

Boi The first

7y↑64

I want Icon For Hire to be famous but at the same time to be our little secret

Convoluted & Exiled

4y↑6

I wanna crank this in a club, dance, and sing it loud and proud! You are incredible souls, seriously! <3 Thank you with all my heart for all you create, and especially share!

Gigi

7y↑12

Yessss! Ariel once again provides lyrics that I desperately needed. Thank you for being such an amazing band.

Morglaz McLeod

48w↑1

I keep rediscovering this song in my playlsits and its such a jaaaam I love it. It makes me feel strong and gives me so much determination ❤

adelle

7y↑4

I love this song so much <3 It's definitely my favourite along with War of the last few new songs off the album!

EmoMusicLoverShipsPhan

7y↑84

Dear Icon For Hire,
I dint know where to begin. You are amazing. Your music is great. It is so deep. You have no idea how it has helped me and one of my friends(even though my whole small group of friends love you guys), in particular, under the knife, and happy hurts. They are my two favorite songs. You have helped me get through some really tough times. Your music is something that I love and keeps me strong. I have really wanted to say this for some time but didn't have the guts to. You save lives. I look up
To you. You deserve to be more well known. Your music is so much better and deeper than other songs on the radio. You save lives and help out a TON of people and probably help more and more everyday. I really just wanted to say thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you! You guys are amazing! Keep up the good work! Even if you don't see i thought i should still post this....
Thanks again,
A loving fan and forever part of the Icon army <3

SIGSEGV

7y↑29

Every song in this album gets progressively more awesome, I love it.

Kali Malia

7y↑5

The chorus in this song is my favorite. it's so simple but so BAM IN YO FACE at the same time. 💙💙

Alice.in.neverland

7y↑2

the band black veil brides got me in to this music and they will always be my number one but holy freaking crap icon comes real close. Their music never upsets me.

Luca Dentler

4y↑2

I don't know why but every song of you guys i've heard helped me with some things in my life (this song gave me a bit more courage to out myself even though I don't really know what I am and I wanted to say thank you guys for saving me and for saving other lives

Ian MacIsaac

7y↑6

I'm in love with everything they do.❤️ Keep up the amazing work!💛

Canal Proferindo

amo a voz dela.

Christian Mosqueira

Such amazing music ❤️ love it

Paige Lewellyn

7y↑1

I love Icon for hire and their new songs so much. The only thing I miss (which is still in some of their newer songs) Is the drums and guitar. This song has guitar, but a lot of their other songs are missing the drums/guitar since their band is down to only just Shawn and Ariel :( . I just miss the power and oomph that the instruments gave their other albums bc it emphasized her words and message.

Jenna

6y↑1

This song gives me so much motivation! Thanks, IFH! 🤘🖤🎸

Unkindled Juan

7y↑1

im so glad i pre-ordered this album. I cant wait to get it! thank you Icon For Hire, i love every song in this album so far!

QueenOfFate

I literally screamed when I saw this video. You guys are so amazing. Thank you so much for uploading this, I don't think I could've waited much longer.

Rey Fairburn

I love this song! Thank you Icon For Hire!

Yu Sakurada

7y↑3

I really love this song's lyrics, they are too good!! <3

Jasper River

7y↑1

You guys are absolute ANGELS!! IFH has helped me through so much bullshit. Thank you for saving my life!

BlazeRavenscar

No words could describe my love for this song already.

Nicholas Cirilo

This song is so awesome and Icon For Hire is an amazing band and Ariel is a great singer.

Defragmented Despair

It's been so great lately just waking up in the morning and seeing that icon for hire has a new song to listen too that day! I can never get enough of this band they just speak the words some of us think but just can't quite get the thoughts spoken out loud. I hope sometime soon they'll come back to Australia <3

Unfiltered_me

I literally cannot wait for this album 💖💞💝 the first line of the song really sticks with me

Jordan Appel

So psyched to listen to the whole album when it's released!

Nicole Broussard

I can't wait to get this album I'm so pumped for it 😍😍

ExcaliburWolf

7y↑2

Danm, from the first line this already hit home. Had any argument with my mom about how I dress but wasn’t with wearing skirts and ish. LOVE IT <3

Casey Jones

7y↑4

I can't wait for the album, this is such a powerful song. Thank you so much😍

jan mez

6y↑2

Amo ésta canción.
Son los mejores.
I love this song..
The best band...

Ray

7y↑2

QUE HINO. SCR

gemcatcher100

7y↑1

You guys never fail to post amazing music that I jam out for hours to!!!

Funeral.Bride

SO READY FOR THE NEW ALBUM
YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST

Rosey the weirdo

7y↑1

I LOVE YOUR MUSIC !!!!!!!!!!

Chris H

great song guys! Keep up the good work!

Jordan of shadowlightning

I LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!

Ronan Kahn

7y↑1

I normally like listening to rock or metal but I like IFH's style it's combination of rock pop and rap is amazing.

Alex Rossi

Yeah I'm gonna need to get this album once I have money to... Awesome stuff.

Auryn

7y↑2

love it

Fábio Guerreiro

YES! it already got into my head :P They definitely added that rock style back! love it!

Teodora Stojšić

I love the lyrics so much!

James Hamilton

7y↑29

my dad and I just pre-ordered you can't kill us album, never ganna stop playing it when I get it, can't stop smiling now 😀😀😀😀😀😊😊😄😁😁😁😄😊😊😀😂😂:-) :-)

Isnt it great that google plus allows me to enter such a ridiculously long name?

7y↑7

Jaime trans boy Hamilton the use of emojis it burns

HopeForHire

I am on Kickstarter with this album! I blast this song so loud all of the time!

Dream Thief

7y↑14

I love you guys so much you deserve more fans! Your music is amazing and holds so much meaning.

tord larsson

Bad Karma tire😸

Nightwatcher ZX

I've never heard a more perfect song <3

AProphetInAPoet'sClothing

7y↑17

I can't handle the awesomeness of this album.

Kuro

7y↑6

i can't wait to get the album from you guys ^-^

Sasha Katrina Haggerty

This came at just the right time. I don't know how your songs always seem to do that.

Brandon Henshaw

Another amazing song 😊😊

AZB

This music speaks to me. They somehow keep making songs that understand me. I'm so annoyed that the tour isn't going to Australia

yes

Bon je vais m'exprimer en français, vu que je suis française et que mon anglais est moisi 😂😂 je vous ai découvert par hasard, et, franchement, je suis devenue super fan ! Votre musique est juste GÉNIALE !! Je vous aime fortement, bisous !

JayBun

7y↑5

OMG this is how I feel UR MUSIC IS AMAZING I LOVE YALL!!

lia c

need the new album out in stores now!!

Nikos Grev

I love it!!❤😍

Valentine

7y↑1

Nice job guys :3 i love this song

AZB

Every song just gets better and better

Jennifer Jackson

I love this song!!!! and yes you are getting in my head

Badger Sky

Oh my god. When I saw this notification i freaked out. I absolutely love your guys' music!

Christian Manka

Love it!!!

Alexandra Manciu

LOVE THIS SONG,ICON!

James Hamilton

7y↑3

amazing can't wait to get the album

NaturallyVenomous

I friggin' love this song!

super doge

this song is so good.
i love it.
i am not a huge fan of song like this but...
this was awesome

Braids N Arrows

literally know all of her songs, im so excited for when their new
album comes out

Milo Banequil

7y↑1

THIS IS SICK!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

TheAnxiousAce

7y↑1

Pretty sure I've played this one on repeat at least ten times.

ThatBlondeGuy 565

God this album is amazing

georgina jones

Love this song and published on my birthday!!!! I love Icon For Hire So Much!

Ewok

why dont they have more exposure??? lets make it happen

TheBecky

4y↑1

YES you're getting in my head and I LOVE IIIIIT ❤❤❤

DUBA

LOVE this one!

Amethyst Midnight

This song is so catchy <3 It was stuck in my head so I had to come back.

Harley Quinn

7y↑1

love it!

CR

7y↑42

song: 0:01
me: I love this song!

(seriously tho they're amazing )

Williams Henrique

7y↑1

AMAZING ❤

WinterRose88

I need a 10 hour version of this.

Megan Kou

7y↑2

I'm so in love with this band. :000

kits_a_fox

I love it!!!

Lolee Ev

i love this song 😍😍

Albert Møller Nielsen

7y↑1

Looking forward to the album!

B A

I haven't listen to Icon For Hire for such a long time...
and this is what happened during that time😓
I still love them just wish that they were the same as back then❤

Glen Cain

7y↑5

Hell's Sandwich how they were back then isn't how they wanted to be tho this is the true icon we are hearing now

Fabricus The Potato

Except I won't have you deny that even if some people like their older music better, it WAS their older music that brought most all of us to their band. Some might praise this as their best album, others might not.

Killors Liondo

7y↑4

I love this song :-)

KAJO 13

you've became my favourite band 😍

Zanci Ren

7y↑1

Icon <3
Let’s stop letting everyone tell us how to feel,
Tell us how to dream,
Let’s stop letting everyone tell us how to live,
Tell us who to be ...
Oh no no am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud?
Am I getting too loud? ^_^

H. V.

Loving this!

ROCK & METAL PLAYLISTS

Love it <3

Isabella Fernandes

Adorei

Ayumu Chan

6y↑5

This sounds like a song you would hear in a movie trailer.

Jason R Savage

7y↑3

when you realized the "Demons" are getting "Too Loud" this means "War" but you yell "You can't kill us" because you're "invincible" but "You were wrong" because now you're "Under the knife"