Nitocris began when Andi, Jess, Sara and Kira met at Hunters Hill high scho… Read Full Bio ↴Nitocris began when Andi, Jess, Sara and Kira met at Hunters Hill high school in Sydney, at the age of 14. They were 4 rock music loving, skater outcasts who didnt seem to fit into the usual girly role model of their peers. They decided to start a band.

After 10 years, approximately 1500 shows, 2 albums and 5 EP's Nitocris made the very difficult decision to have an indefinite and possibly permanent break to pursue their own personal projects. The girls have been playing around the country since they were all an average age of 15 and have achieved amazing success within Australia.

2001 alone saw them play the Big Day Out Tour nationally; complete their own 60 date national headlining tour; receive an ARIA Nomination for Best Independent Release; and release the final single, Spouse Killer, from their self-titled album.

Icarus
Nitocris Lyrics

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So it's night time and the moon is high
Flesh is like water through mine eyes
The night is talking poetry
I see fire on your skin

Sometimes we get bored
I'm sick of staring at my feet
Sometimes we get bored

I'm sick of staring at my feet

Do you really think I care
If she's got long hair
So, she is nice
Well that's her vice

Do you really think I give a shit
If you can't control your dick
I think I'm your greatest fear
Every time that you are near

Take those wings and put them on my back
'cause once I start I won't look back
I wanna fly away
I wanna fly away

Everybody's a lunatic in this lunatic asylum

Well I'm losing my love
I'm losing my love for you too

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Nitocris's song "Icarus" sets a scene: it's nighttime, the moon shines brightly, and there is a sense of fluidity in the air - flesh is like water. The night seems to talk in poetry, adding to the dreamy and surreal atmosphere. There is also a sense of passion in the air, with fire burning on somebody's skin, adding to the sensuality of the song. The artist seems to be trying to create an ambience for the listeners by setting and describing the mood.

The second verse speaks about boredom and how it manifests in people's lives. The artist is tired of staring at their feet and feeling bored, suggesting that people need to strive for something more interesting or profound. The lyrics also turn towards a relationship and mention physical appearance, suggesting that it does not matter to her whether her partner's new lover has long hair or how nice she seems. The message seems to be focused on the internal and personal aspects of relationships rather than superficial appearances. The lines "Do you really think I give a shit / If you can't control your dick" imply that the artist is hurt by her partner's infidelity and that she fears he will cheat again if given the chance.

Overall, "Icarus" seems to be a dreamy, eerie song about relationships and emotional turmoil. The themes include boredom, passion, infidelity, and fear, all wrapped up in a hazy and poetic atmosphere that showcases the artist's unique style.

Line by Line Meaning

So it's night time and the moon is high
The singer observes the current time and setting

Flesh is like water through mine eyes
The singer is attracted to the person they are looking at

The night is talking poetry
The night feels poetic and evocative

I see fire on your skin
The person is passionate or intense

Sometimes we get bored
Boredom is a normal feeling

I'm sick of staring at my feet
Being stagnant or inactive is frustrating

Do you really think I care
The singer is dismissive of the subject at hand

If she's got long hair
A superficial trait

So, she is nice
The artist acknowledges the other person's positive qualities

Well that's her vice
The artist sees the other person's positive quality as a potential flaw

Do you really think I give a shit
The singer is being dismissive again