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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Ready for the Weekend
Icona Pop Lyrics

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Grab somebody, go and live it up
Grab somebody, go and live it up

Grab somebody
Go live it up
Yeah baby c'mon
Get ready ready ready for the weekend
Grab somebody

Go live it up
Yeah, go live it up
Get ready ready ready for the weekend

Weekend!

The weekend is comin' up, wanna go along
The way we make this shake when we go off
The weekend is comin' up, wanna go along
East, west, downtown, ready all around

I'm out again
I'm ridin' my wave
Crashin' like just one day
The harder you go the better you feel
C'mon and grab somebody
Get ready for the weekend

Grab somebody
Go live it up
Yeah baby c'mon
Get ready ready ready for the weekend
Grab somebody
Go live it up
Yeah, go live it up
Get ready ready ready for the weekend

I'm out again
I'm ridin' my wave
Crashin' like just one day
The harder you go the better you feel

C'mon and grab somebody
Get ready for the weekend

Overall Meaning

"Ready for the Weekend" is a song by Icona Pop, a Swedish electronic music duo. The lyrics are about enjoying the weekend and having a good time. The chorus repeats the line "Grab somebody, go and live it up" twice, emphasizing the desire to have fun and let loose. The song encourages listeners to get ready for the weekend and to go live it up.

The verses describe the excitement that comes with anticipating the weekend. The lyrics mention how the duo makes the party shake when they "go off," suggesting that they know how to have a good time. The line "East, west, downtown, ready all around" represents the inclusivity of the lyrics. The duo invites everyone to join and have a good time, no matter where they are from or how they like to party.

The bridge of the song repeats the lyrics "I'm out again, I'm riding my wave, crashing like just one day," which represents the feeling of freedom and excitement that comes with living in the moment. The song concludes with the chorus, emphasizing the idea of having fun and enjoying life to the fullest on the weekend.

Line by Line Meaning

Grab somebody, go and live it up
Encouraging to grab a friend and enjoy the weekend together with partying.

The weekend is comin' up, wanna go along
Excited to enjoy the weekend and asking if a friend wants to join in on the fun.

The way we make this shake when we go off
Explaining that they love to party hard and create a lively atmosphere.

East, west, downtown, ready all around
Prepared to enjoy the weekend from any location or part of the city.

I'm out again, I'm ridin' my wave
Referring to the feeling of being euphoric and excited, ready to have fun during the weekend.

Crashin' like just one day
Indicating that they are living in the moment and enjoying themselves to the fullest.

The harder you go the better you feel
Highlighting that the more you party and have fun, the more you feel alive and happy.

C'mon and grab somebody, get ready for the weekend
Encouraging listeners to grab a friend and prepare to have a great time when the weekend arrives.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LO TOVE, ELOF FRED KARL LOELV, AINO JAWO, CAROLINE HJELT

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