1) Iko are an Engli… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 bands by the name of Iko...
1) Iko are an English rock band from Exeter, Devon. Formed in 2005 the band consists of Kieran Scragg (lead vocals and guitar) Neil Reed (piano and keyboards), Rob Maxwell (drums and vocals), John Barwood (lead guitar) and Ben Woodhouse (bass). Scragg and Reed had been members of the indie-rock band Buffseeds, signed to Fantastic Plastic Records.
Iko have released two studio albums: I Am Zero (2006), and Ludo Says Hi (2011). A third studio album is currently in the process of being written and recorded and is expected to be released late 2012.
The song "All Time Low" from the album 'I Am Zero' was used in a commercial for DFDS Seaways and aired on television around Europe. The track "Look What You've Done To Me" was used in ABC's sci-fi drama FlashForward (Episode 4 "Black Swan").
Their website is www.ikomusic.com
2) Iko was also a minimal/synth/wave outfit from Canada. The most notable release by Iko is their LP simply titled “‘83,” which was released on a small Canadian disco label called Manhattan-Formula. It is a common mistake that the group’s name is “Iko ‘83,” however, it is just Iko. Not much is known about the group due to little information in their record sleeves and little to no traces of information about the label they released on.
The IKO personnel is as follows:
-Dax (synthesized harmonies & melodies, voice)
-U-Gen (triggered & synthesized melodies, voice)
-Zao (computed rhythm & bass, voice)
3) Iko was a short-lived synthpop act from Germany. Released a lone single titled "Wipe The Tears" in 1985.
Lovestruck
Iko Lyrics
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The lifeboats they made are full of holes and they swallow most of the ocean
But you hold on
Iceberg ahead - look away, look away
Iceberg ahead - look away, look away
We have a flare
We have champagne and hypothermia
But you hold on
Iceberg ahead - look away, look away
Iceberg ahead - look away, look away
My last breath I breathe into you
And all because they said we could rule the world
I'm lovestruck and it's too late
I'm lovestruck and the waters make my grave
Hold on
Hold on to me
The lyrics to Iko's song "Lovestruck" convey a sense of desperation and helplessness in the face of impending doom. The first lines suggest that they are in a dire situation and need an escape plan. However, the lifeboats they have don't seem to be of any help as they are full of holes and cannot save anyone. Despite the grimness of the situation, the singer implores the other person to hold on.
The next lines are a warning of an impending danger in the form of an iceberg. The singer instructs the other person to look away and disregard the danger. It can be seen as a metaphor for people disregarding impending doom in their life and not taking appropriate actions to avoid a potentially catastrophic situation. The chorus repeats the same warnings and the request to hold on.
The last lines are particularly poignant with the singer breathing their last breath into the other person, possibly expressing their love for them. The line "all because they said we could rule the world" could indicate that they were blinded by ambition and power, leading to their downfall. In the end, the waters make their grave, but they hold on to each other in their final moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me again exactly how we get ourselves out of this one
Asking for guidance on how to overcome a difficult situation
The lifeboats they made are full of holes and they swallow most of the ocean
The solutions available are inadequate and even worsen the problem
But you hold on
Encouragement to persevere despite the difficulties
Iceberg ahead - look away, look away
Warning of impending danger
We have a flare
There's a faint hope for rescue
Won't somebody save our souls from freezing?
An urgent plea for help before things get worse
We have champagne and hypothermia
Having luxuries or distractions amidst a life-threatening situation
My last breath I breathe into you
Expressing love and sacrifice in dire circumstances
And all because they said we could rule the world
The misguided belief or influence that led to the predicament
I'm lovestruck and it's too late
Hopelessly in love but unable to change the outcome
I'm lovestruck and the waters make my grave
The love is the source of the danger and demise
Hold on
Final plea to remain steadfast and hopeful
Hold on to me
Personal connection and support in the face of danger
Contributed by Jayce A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.