Iconic
Poppy Lyrics


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You gotta be iconic
You gotta be iconic

You go around where the danger goes
And you feel ready for anything (Uh)
Your heels are keeping you on your toes
And you won't stop at anything (Uh)
Don't let them ever see you sweat
Go hard, baby, no regrets
Take it to the limit and then push it
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't let them ever see you sweat
Go hard, baby, no regrets
Take it to the limit and then push it
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah

You don't have to be flawless
Put on a little polish
Run the bedroom to the office
You gotta be iconic
In school, they never taught it
Don't worry, babe, I got you
And if you really, really want it
You gotta be iconic (Iconic, iconic-conic)

Put on your mostest romantic clothes
And you'll be ready for anything (Uh)
People might say you're a weirdo, might call you a freak (Freak)
If they do just tell them you're in real good company (Uh)

Don't let them ever see you sweat
Go hard, baby, no regrets
Take it to the limit and then push it
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't let them ever see you sweat
Go hard, baby, no regrets
Take it to the limit and then push it
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah

You don't have to be flawless
Put on a little polish
Run the bedroom to the office
You gotta be iconic
In school, they never taught it
Don't worry, babe, I got you
And if you really, really want it
You gotta be iconic (Iconic, iconic-conic)

Iconic, iconic-conic
Iconic, iconic-conic
Iconic, iconic-conic
Iconic, iconic-conic (Iconic, iconic-conic)

You don't have to be flawless
Put on a little polish
Run the bedroom to the office
You gotta be iconic
In school, they never taught it
Don't worry, babe, I got you
And if you really really want it
You gotta be iconic

If you really, really want it (Iconic, iconic-conic)
If you really, really want it (Iconic, iconic-conic)




If you really, really want it (Iconic, iconic-conic)
If you really really want it then you gotta be iconic

Overall Meaning

The song "Iconic" by Poppy is about being confident and fearless in one's own skin. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their unique qualities and not be afraid to stand out from the crowd. The chorus repeats the line "you gotta be iconic" as a reminder to listeners to strive for greatness and make an impact in their own way, whether it be through fashion, work, or personal growth.


The opening verse describes a fearless attitude, where the person is ready to take on any challenge and won't back down. The use of the line "Your heels are keeping you on your toes" suggests the person is on their toes and alert, ready to take on anything that comes their way. The chorus then repeats the message that one should never show weakness and always strive for greatness.


The second verse advises listeners to embrace their flaws and polish them up to become iconic. Poppy sings, "You don't have to be flawless, put on a little polish." This means that people should take what they've got and work with it to the best of their abilities. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of being iconic if one truly desires it.


Overall, "Iconic" is about embracing one's unique qualities and not being afraid to stand out from the crowd. It's about being fearless and confident in oneself, living life to the fullest and not being afraid to take risks.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta be iconic
To be successful, you need to be iconic


You go around where the danger goes And you feel ready for anything (Uh) Your heels are keeping you on your toes And you won't stop at anything (Uh)
You need to be adventurous and fearless to achieve your dreams


Don't let them ever see you sweat Go hard, baby, no regrets Take it to the limit and then push it Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Do not show weakness, put in your best effort, and push yourself to the limit to succeed


You don't have to be flawless Put on a little polish Run the bedroom to the office You gotta be iconic In school, they never taught it Don't worry, babe, I got you And if you really, really want it You gotta be iconic (Iconic, iconic-conic)
You do not need to be perfect, just show your best self, work hard, and strive for iconic status


Put on your mostest romantic clothes And you'll be ready for anything (Uh) People might say you're a weirdo, might call you a freak (Freak) If they do just tell them you're in real good company (Uh)
It does not matter what others think of you, embrace your uniqueness and be confident in your choices


If you really, really want it (Iconic, iconic-conic) If you really, really want it (Iconic, iconic-conic) If you really, really want it (Iconic, iconic-conic) If you really really want it then you gotta be iconic
If you truly desire success and icon status, then you need to put in the necessary effort and be your best self




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Poppy Chan, Simon Wilcox, Titanic Sinclair

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