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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Head's Up
Icona Pop Lyrics
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Nothings gonna slow me
I don't wanna keep you waitin'
Just a heads up so you know
I've been drawing circles
In every city square
And if you ever get to catch me
So don't you wait on me
Hey, save you love for later
This is overrated
Don't pretend it's right
Hey, save your love for later
This is overrated
Just a heads up
We couldn't get no higher
Your fingertip touched my sky
But I can see your star coming
Just a heads up so you know
I'm running out of time
I'm running our of heart
I just don't wanna keep you waiting
So, time to say good-bye
So, don't you wait on me
Hey, save you love for later
This is overrated
Don't pretend it's right
Hey, save your love for later
This is overrated
Just a heads up
There's no need
To stick around
Go change your plans
So wont you give me up and let go
I wont be, be around
Just a heads up so you know
Don't you wait on me
Hey, save you love for later
This is overrated
Don't pretend it's right
Hey, save your love for later
This is overrated
Just a heads up
The lyrics of Icona Pop's song Heads Up seem to be about a person who is constantly on the move, running away from something or someone, and not wanting to keep anyone waiting for them. The first verse talks about the person's desire to keep moving and not be slowed down by anything. They have been drawing circles in different cities, but they won't stay for long if anyone tries to catch them. The chorus is a warning to the listener not to wait for the person or invest too much love in them because they are unreliable and the situation is "overrated."
The second verse takes on a more romantic tone, with the person acknowledging that someone (perhaps a lover) has helped them reach great heights but their time together is coming to an end. The person is running out of time and heart, and doesn't want to keep the other person waiting any longer. The bridge makes it clear that the person wants the other to let go and move on, as they won't be around for much longer.
Overall, Heads Up seems to be a cautionary tale about not getting too emotionally invested in someone who is always on the move and unable to commit to anything or anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna run forever
I want to keep moving and never stay in one place for too long.
Nothings gonna slow me
Nothing will prevent me from running towards my goals and aspirations.
I don't wanna keep you waitin'
I don't want to waste your time or make you wait for something that might not happen.
Just a heads up so you know
Just giving you a warning beforehand to not expect anything from me.
I've been drawing circles
I've been constantly moving around without any particular direction or destination.
In every city square
I've been traveling to different places and leaving my mark in each of them.
And if you ever get to catch me
And if you ever manage to find me in one of these cities.
I won't stay for long
I won't stick around for too long.
So don't you wait on me
So please don't hold your breath or wait for me to come back.
Hey, save your love for later
Hey, don't waste your love and affection on me right now because I won't be able to reciprocate.
This is overrated
Being in a serious relationship or commitment is not something I'm interested in.
Don't pretend it's right
Don't fool yourself into thinking that this is something that could work.
We couldn't get no higher
As a couple, we didn't experience any greater heights or reach any new heights together.
Your fingertip touched my sky
You had an impact on my life and lifted me up to the point where I felt like I could reach the sky.
But I can see your star coming
But I can see that you are going to reach great heights and accomplish amazing things.
I'm running out of time
I don't have much time to spare or waste on things I don't truly desire in my life.
I'm running our of heart
I'm running out of passion and enthusiasm to pursue things that don't fulfill me.
So, time to say good-bye
It's time for me to leave and say good-bye to this chapter in my life.
There's no need
There's no point in sticking around or trying to make this work.
To stick around
To hold on to something that's not fulfilling or worth my time.
Go change your plans
You should make other plans and move on without me.
So won't you give me up and let go
Let go of me and give up any expectations or hopes you might have had for us.
I won't be, be around
I won't be around for much longer or any time in the future to come.
Just a heads up so you know
I'm giving you a warning before I'm gone so you know what to expect and can prepare yourself.
Contributed by Adeline S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kalil Garcia
So underrated...