Icona Pop are a Swedish duo who were formed in 2009, with electro house, pu… Read Full Bio ↴Icona Pop are a Swedish duo who were formed in 2009, with electro house, punk and indie pop music influences. The two members, Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo, who grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, wanted to create music "which you can both laugh and cry with at the same time". They signed to TEN Music Group in 2009.

In late 2010, their song "Manners" was featured on Kitsuné Maison Compilation 10. "Manners" was later released as their debut single in 2011. It managed to peak at number 15 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. "Manners" was followed that year by their debut EP Nights Like This. They released their second EP the year after, titled Iconic EP. The 2012 EP included their hit single "I Love It". The song was written by Patrik Berger, Linus Eklöw and Charlotte Aitchison (Charli XCX). The latter was also featured on the song, singing along with Icona Pop during the chorus. The duo's self titled debut album was released later that year. "I Love It" went to become one of the biggest hits by a Swedish artist since Roxette, with the song peaking at number 7 on the US Hot 100.
In 2013, the duo's international debut album was released.
Singles "We Got The World" and "Girlfriend" did not match up with the success of their predecessor, however the single "All Night" managed to get a gold certification in Canada and topped the US Dance chart. The last single from their debut era, "Just Another Night", only charted on the US Dance chart.

In 2014 Icona Pop toured heavily. They were opening acts for both Miley Cyrus' Bangerz tour and Katy Perry's Prismatic tour. During the year, they also released a new single, "Get Lost". It had more teen pop and country influences compared to their previously EDM inspired music. It did not became as big hit internationally as previous singles, though it became their first single since "Girlfriend" to chart on the Swedish singles chart, peaking at number 58 ("Girlfriend" peaked at number 57).

The single "Emergency" was released during the summer of 2015 and went to become their second biggest hit in their home country: it recieved a platinum certification in Sweden, even though it's peak position on the Swedish chart only was at number 19. Later, an EP was released called Emergency EP, which included the single of the same name and two new tracks. To promote the EP in the US and Canada, the duo were the opening act for One Directions on the North American leg of their On the Road Again tour.

Icona Pop premiered a new song on the Grammis Awards show called "Someone Who Can Dance". Swedish singer Zara Larsson sang the second verse whereas another Swedish artist, Elliphant, sang a new verse after the second chorus. However, the single version of the song excludes the featured artists.

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Flashback
Icona Pop Lyrics

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Yeah, here I go again acting
Like I'm the king of the world
Oh whoa, don't give a damn about the voice
In my head: do you ever learn?
Yeah, I let myself get starry-eyed

I drink all night when I'm uptight
Another round to make it right

Waking up again with a heart full of hate
Memory lost in alcohol
Where did my head go, go?
You took a lot of love from this heart full of hate
Baby like I gave you quite a show
Drinks on me, unstoppable

I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
(In a flashback)

Last night, I had another bad dream
That wasn't meant to reoccur
And now I know, too much of one thing
Will only make you feel worse
But my alter ego takes the lead

I drink all night when I'm uptight
Another round to make it right

Waking up again with a heart full of hate
Memory lost in alcohol
Where did my head go, go?
You took a lot of love from this heart full of hate
Baby like I gave you quite a show
Drinks on me, unstoppable

I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
(In a flashback)

Wrapped in twilight, great mistakes
Caught between the high and low
Glorious and pitiful
Nights are young and so are we
Oh, that is how we roll

I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback
(In a flashback)

Waking up again with a heart full of hate
Memory lost in alcohol
Where did my head go, go?
You took a lot of love from this heart full of hate
Baby like I gave you quite a show
Drinks on me, unstoppable

I'm in a flashback

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Icona Pop’s song Flashback depict an individual who is reminiscing about a night of heavy drinking and the consequences that arose from it. The song begins with the individual acknowledging their reckless behavior and acting as if they are the king of the world, disregarding the voice in their head that is telling them to stop. They then go on to explain how they drink all night to make things right, even though it only results in waking up with a heart full of hate and a memory lost in alcohol.

The chorus symbolizes the title of the song, where the individual finds themselves constantly stuck in a flashback of the night before. They cannot seem to escape the past and the regret that comes with it. However, the bridge provides contrast to the negative connotation of the song, where the individual admits that although they made mistakes, they are still young and are experiencing life. Despite the ups and downs, they enjoy the thrill of the night and are unconquerable.

Overall, Icona Pop's "Flashback" touches upon the problematic aspects of excessive drinking and how it could lead to negative consequences. Despite being stuck in the past, the individual has yet to learn their lesson, and keeps on going back to drinking and letting their alter ego lead the way.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, here I go again acting Like I'm the king of the world Oh whoa, don't give a damn about the voice In my head: do you ever learn? Yeah, I let myself get starry-eyed
I'm repeating my behavior of acting like I'm superior and ignoring my inner voice that warns me of my actions. I still idealize things and let my fantasies take over.

I drink all night when I'm uptight Another round to make it right
I binge on alcohol to unwind and fix my problems. I rely on drinking to forget about my issues and cope with them.

Waking up again with a heart full of hate Memory lost in alcohol Where did my head go, go? You took a lot of love from this heart full of hate Baby like I gave you quite a show Drinks on me, unstoppable
I wake up with negative emotions and missing memories from the previous night's alcohol intake. I regret giving up precious love to the wrong person and trying to impress them. I continue to drink heavily and recklessly.

I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback I'm in a flashback, I'm in a flashback (In a flashback)
I feel like I'm reliving the past and experiencing recurring memories. I'm stuck in a cycle of self-destructive behavior, and my mind is constantly revisiting the past.

Last night, I had another bad dream That wasn't meant to reoccur And now I know, too much of one thing Will only make you feel worse But my alter ego takes the lead
I had a nightmare last night that shouldn't have happened again. I understand now that heavily indulging in one thing will only make things worse. Despite this realization, my impulsive self takes over and continues to make decisions that harm me.

Wrapped in twilight, great mistakes Caught between the high and low Glorious and pitiful Nights are young and so are we Oh, that is how we roll
My life is a mix of amazing and horrible choices, and I'm stuck in the middle of a high and low point. My actions are both impressive and shameful, and I still have plenty of time left to live recklessly.

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