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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Lovers to Friends
Icona Pop Lyrics

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Remember those times
When we used to dance in the sheets
And you told me I was unique
Yeah, yeah
Was it night or was it day
Didn't care, always wanted me to say
Bring it back to those days

Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn 'round the days
From lovers to friends

I remember this fresh
How you may be impressed
Always out of control
But now I'm blushing my best

Been running 'round in circles
This is supposed to be hurtful
I guess I'm not sensitive enough
I've been sippin' and I'm frisky
Trying to control me
But baby, I wanna be rough

Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn 'round the days
From lovers to friends

One last time
And you should know
I'm taking you
Off my hands

One last time
But you should know
It's time to go
So walk me home

Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around

We turn 'round the days
From lovers to friends

Overall Meaning

The song "Lovers to Friends" by Icona Pop is about the transition from a romantic relationship to a platonic one. The lyrics reminisce about their passionate past, but acknowledge that it's time to move on from that and redefine their relationship as just friends. The chorus repeats the phrase "From lovers to friends" as a way to solidify this decision.

The first verse is about remembering the good times they had as a couple - dancing in the sheets, being told they were unique. The second verse, however, admits that the relationship has been a bit tumultuous with running around in circles and trying to control each other.

The bridge offers closure as the singer says it's time to let go and move on. The lines "I'm taking you off my hands" and "It's time to go, so walk me home" show that they are ending the romantic part of their relationship but acknowledging that they still have a deep connection and care for each other.

Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on the end of a romantic relationship and the beginning of a new phase as friends.

Line by Line Meaning

Remember those times
Reflecting on past memories shared with someone

When we used to dance in the sheets
Reminiscing about intimate experiences together

And you told me I was unique
Recalling compliments received from the other person

Was it night or was it day
Questioning the specifics of a particular memory

Didn't care, always wanted me to say
Focusing on the emotional connection built during that moment rather than the time of day

Bring it back to those days
Expressing a desire to relive moments from the past

Let's just do it one last time
Suggesting one final intimate encounter before moving on

Let me be the one to say goodbye
Taking control of the ending of the relationship

From lovers to friends
Transitioning from romantic partners to platonic friends

Cause everybody's breaking down
Acknowledging the difficulties and struggles in relationships

Let us walk to find that way around
Working together to navigate through the transition

We turn 'round the days
Moving on from the past and looking towards the future

I remember this fresh
Having vivid memories of a particular experience

How you may be impressed
Recalling the other person's reactions to certain situations

Always out of control
Describing the intensity of the previous relationship

But now I'm blushing my best
Being embarrassed by past actions and wanting to move forward

Been running 'round in circles
Feeling stuck in a never-ending cycle of emotions and actions

This is supposed to be hurtful
Acknowledging that the transition from lovers to friends can be painful

I guess I'm not sensitive enough
Feeling unsure about how to handle the situation

I've been sippin' and I'm frisky
Using alcohol to cope with the transition and trying to move on

Trying to control me
Describing the difficulty in controlling one's emotions during the transition

But baby, I wanna be rough
Expressing a desire to move on and let go of the past

One last time
Savoring the final moments of intimacy

And you should know
Addressing the other person directly

I'm taking you
Letting go and moving on from the relationship

Off my hands
Releasing any responsibility for the other person's emotions

It's time to go
Recognizing that it's time to move on and fully transition to a platonic friendship

So walk me home
Asking the person to accompany them to their final destination and to support each other during the transition

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01Sun Goes Down3:15

02I Love It (feat. Charli XCX)2:35

03We Got the World3:08

04Downtown2:36

05Ready for the Weekend2:42

06Wanna B with Somebody2:59

07Good for You3:27

08Manners3:31

09Top Rated2:58

10Lovers to Friends2:57

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11My Party3:47

12Nights Like This3:25

13Flashback2:47

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

SEIYA NODA

4y↑4

[Verse 1]
Remember those times, when we used to dance in the sheets
And you told me I was unique, iyee iyeeeah
Was it night or was it day, didn't care
Always wanted me to stay, bring it back to those days

[Chorus]
Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
'Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn round the bends
From lovers to friends

[Verse 2]
I remember this fresh, how you made me impressed
Always out of control, but now I'm blushing my best
Been running round in circles, this is supposed to be hurtful
I guess I'm not sensitive enough
I've been zipping and I'm frisky, trying to control me
But baby I wanna be rough

[Chorus]
Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
'Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn round the bends
From lovers to friends

[Bridge]
One last time, then you should know
I'm taking you, off my hands
One last time, thought you should know
It's time to go, so walk me home

[Chorus]
Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
'Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn round the bends
From lovers to friends

ayu ays

2y↑1

Remember those times
When we used to dance in the sheets
And you told me I was unique
Yeah, yeah
Was it night or was it day
Didn't care, always wanted me to say
Bring it back to those days

Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn 'round the days
From lovers to friends

I remember this fresh
How you may be impressed
Always out of control
But now I'm blushing my best

Been running 'round in circles
This is supposed to be hurtful
I guess I'm not sensitive enough
I've been sippin' and I'm frisky
Trying to control me
But baby, I wanna be rough

Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn 'round the days
From lovers to friends

One last time
And you should know
I'm taking you
Off my hands

One last time
But you should know
It's time to go
So walk me home

Let's just do it one last time
Let me be the one to say goodbye
From lovers to friends
Cause everybody's breaking down
Let us walk to find that way around
We turn 'round the days
From lovers to friends

All comments from YouTube:

Jae Gunz

6y↑12

Almost 6 years later and I still love this song.

a

4y↑3

this song never gets old💗

SEIYA NODA

4y↑4

Saria Farias

9y↑8

It's 2015 and I still can't get over this song!👌😏 Such an amazing message!

Auriela Carrasco

4y↑6

I wish i had someone in rl that i could share this amazing song with, this song will forever be a classic.

Antônio Huergo

7y↑7

"One last time that you should know I'm taking you off my hands" Best part

Listening to this song for two consecutive years because of two people that made my life become shit...relationships are shit, but still, thanks for the support, Icona girls . Cool song!