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.
Ruined
Iko Lyrics
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Take it away, or give it back
I'm lost in your wonder
Video loops in playback
If silence is golden give me grey
And oh if you find it, you fall on the concrete baby
And oh if you find it, it's yours, you can keep it safe for me
You're ruined
Oh, you're ruined
And oh if you find it, you fall on the concrete baby ...
You're ruined
The lyrics of IKO's song "Ruined" depicts a sense of confusion and loss. The line "It feels like a forfeit" suggests a feeling of defeat or the surrendering of something valuable. The following line "Take it away, or give it back" implies uncertainty and indecisiveness in a relationship. The singer expresses a state of being captured in someone's fascination as they declare "I'm lost in your wonder." The line "Video loops in playback" can be interpreted as a replay of events or emotions in the singer's mind.
The next line poses an interesting contrast as it states "If silence is golden give me grey." This line suggests that the singer wants something other than the ideal but quieter state. This could indicate that they are looking for something more tangible or louder in their relationship.
The chorus repeats the phrase "And oh if you find it, you fall on the concrete baby." This line could be interpreted as a metaphor for falling hard or experiencing pain. The line "And oh if you find it, it's yours, you can keep it safe for me" portrays the singer as giving something valuable away to the object of their admiration, depending on them to protect it.
The final line "You're ruined" is repeated in the chorus, and it suggests that the object of admiration is forever changed through the singer's love or attention, and that they may not be able to go back to their previous state. The lyrics of "Ruined" tell a story of vulnerability, uncertainty, and cautious hope in the face of a captivating but potentially dangerous attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels like a forfeit
The situation feels like a loss or sacrifice.
Take it away, or give it back
Either remove the issue entirely or return to the previous state.
I'm lost in your wonder
I am captivated and perplexed by your intrigue.
Video loops in playback
Memories or experiences keep repeating in my mind.
If silence is golden give me grey
Instead of complete silence, I would prefer some minor disturbance or noise.
And oh if you find it, you fall on the concrete baby
If you happen to come across what I have lost, it will come at a price or cost to you.
And oh if you find it, it's yours, you can keep it safe for me
If you do find what I have lost, it belongs to you now and I trust you to take care of it for me.
And oh if you find it, you're ruined
If you find what I have lost, it will ultimately lead to your own downfall or destruction.
You're ruined
Finding what I have lost will have permanent negative consequences for you.
Contributed by Callie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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