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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Top Rated
Icona Pop Lyrics
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But you remind
That we are heading in the wrong direction
You make me sick and tired
No never learn
You put yourself on top and that just makes me
Slip and slide and wish my heart away
Come a time when I don't feel like crawling
In need of repair, it won't be you I'm calling
Try to take me down
I'll be right up
'Cause you aim too low
And I've had enough
Always been top rated
You think you can change it?
Think that you can change it?
Top top top top rated
Now there's no walking round it
Your attitude
Keep barking at the top but I'm an underdog
I'm quitting, sick and tired
No crown in your empire
DIY pedestals are just what makes me
Slip and slide and see my color fade
Come a time when I can put no more in
I try to do right until my heart breaks
In need of repair, it won't be you I'm calling
Try to take me down
I'll be right up
'Cause you aim too low
And I've had enough
Always been top rated
You think you can change it?
Think that you can change it?
Top top top top rated
Try to take me down
I'll be right up
'Cause you aim too low
And I've had enough
The song "Top Rated" by Icona Pop is a powerful anthem of standing up against the negative forces of society. The lyrics communicate a message of frustration and defiance towards those who continuously put themselves on a pedestal and try to bring others down. The refrain "Top top top top rated" is a call to action, encouraging the listener to rise above the negativity and strive for greatness, despite the obstacles.
The first verse speaks directly to someone who is a constant reminder of the wrong direction in which the world is heading. The singer becomes sick and tired of the negativity and arrogance that this person embodies, and realizes that she needs to distance herself in order to find her own voice. The second verse extends this frustration to encompass a broader sense of societal pressure to conform and to put oneself on a pedestal. The idea of DIY pedestals implies that people often create their own false sense of superiority in order to make themselves feel better.
Throughout the song, the singer is portrayed as an underdog, an individual who refuses to let the negativity of others bring her down. The message is clear: no matter what is thrown her way, she will stand up, fight back, and refuse to be held down by the forces of negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Try not to think about it
Don't dwell on it and just move on.
But you remind
However, you keep making me remember it.
That we are heading in the wrong direction
Our relationship or situation is going in the wrong way and we need to change it.
You make me sick and tired
You frustrate and exhaust me.
No never learn
You never seem to change or improve.
You put yourself on top and that just makes me
You think highly of yourself and that attitude bothers me.
Slip and slide and wish my heart away
I feel helpless and lacking control over my emotions.
Come a time when I don't feel like crawling
There are times when I don't want to endure the difficulties anymore and just give up.
I try to do right until my heart breaks
I strive to do the right thing even if it hurts me.
In need of repair, it won't be you I'm calling
When I need to fix myself or my situation, I won't turn to you for help.
Try to take me down
You attempt to bring me down.
I'll be right up
I won't let you defeat me, I'll stand right back up.
'Cause you aim too low
Your attempts to bring me down are not effective and are beneath me.
And I've had enough
I've reached my limit and won't tolerate it anymore.
Always been top rated
I've always been highly regarded and successful in my own way.
You think you can change it?
You believe that you can change the status quo or my success.
Think that you can change it?
Do you really believe that you can change it?
Now there's no walking round it
We can't avoid or ignore the issue anymore, we need to face it head-on.
Your attitude
Your behavior or demeanor.
Keep barking at the top but I'm an underdog
You keep bragging and boasting but I'm the one who is underestimated and underestimated.
I'm quitting, sick and tired
I'm giving up, I'm exhausted and frustrated.
No crown in your empire
You have no real power or control over me or anyone else.
DIY pedestals are just what makes me
Your self-made arrogance or superiority only makes me dislike you even more.
Slip and slide and see my color fade
I feel like I'm losing my resolve and confidence.
Come a time when I can put no more in
There comes a point where I can't give any more effort or energy.
Try to take me down
You want to bring me down.
I'll be right up
But I won't let you defeat me, I'll stand right back up again.
'Cause you aim too low
Your efforts to bring me down are weak and ineffective.
And I've had enough
I won't put up with it anymore.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elof Fred Karl Loelv, Fredrik Berger
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Angel Gutierrez
Listened to this song in my preteens and im still here at 24 😂