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Lyrical visionary caught in the spotlight
The more you make the more you get it right, right?
Oh nothing can stop you and no one can bring you down
Don't give a thought to tomorrow 'cause you're the man right now
It doesn't matter what you say 'cause they always find
They're a part of some big event
They'll be too busy cheering to wonder where your talent went
Oh they really hate you, they got to have you
You're the only 1 who understands
Slender Messiah, God with a song, turned out wreck
Who stuck 'round too long
Tragic hero coming down hard
The jokes on you, you got played like a deck of cards
You're paying the price of the fame
Crunch under the wight of the flames X2 yeah (solo)
Feel the backlash, watch the tables turn
Now you need them, see that fire burn
All eyes turned up to the hero, warned out self-abusive circus freak
That one thing that you might not know. there'll be another Messiah
Right here next week
The song Icon by Rollins Band is a commentary on the twisted nature of celebrity culture and how it can lead to the downfall of those who embody it. The lyrics speak of an iconic figure who is worshipped and adored by the masses, with all eyes turned to him as a charismatic, almost animalistic figure. He is described as a lyrical visionary who always gets it right, and who is always the man of the moment. However, despite all of his fame and success, the singer is doomed to fail, and the song hints at this inevitability throughout.
The chorus speaks to the self-destructive nature of fame, with the lyrics "nothing can stop you and no one can bring you down / Don't give a thought to tomorrow 'cause you're the man right now". This mindset leads to the singer's downfall, as he becomes too caught up in his own success and loses touch with the things that make him truly talented. The song then references the backlash that comes with falling from grace, with the table turning and the singer being left alone to face the flames of his own hubris.
Overall, Icon is a dark commentary on the nature of fame and celebrity, and how it can lead to destruction for those who are caught up in it. It speaks to the importance of staying grounded and true to oneself, even in the face of immense success.
Line by Line Meaning
All eyes turned up to the hero, charismatic icon animal man
The singer is a magnetic and charismatic performer, the center of attention in his field
Lyrical visionary caught in the spotlight
The singer is a musical genius and a visionary who is in the spotlight
The more you make the more you get it right, right?
As the singer's fame grows, he becomes more successful and receives more positive acclaim
Oh nothing can stop you and no one can bring you down
Despite the challenges, the artist feels invincible and unstoppable
Don't give a thought to tomorrow 'cause you're the man right now
The artist lives in the moment and is enjoying his current success without worrying about the future
It doesn't matter what you say 'cause they always find
Some meaning in it anyway, so you make them feel like
They're a part of some big event
They'll be too busy cheering to wonder where your talent went
The singer's fans are so devoted that they will find meaning in anything he says or does, so he provides them with an experience more than any actual talent
Oh they really hate you, they got to have you
You're the only 1 who understands
The singer's detractors are secretly obsessed with him because he is the only one who really understands his art and vision
Slender Messiah, God with a song, turned out wreck
Who stuck 'round too long
Tragic hero coming down hard
The jokes on you, you got played like a deck of cards
The artist is a once-great musical artist who became a tragic figure by becoming a shell of his former self and ultimately getting played and losing his relevance
You're paying the price of the fame
Crunch under the wight of the flames X2 yeah (solo)
The artist is dealing with the negative consequences of fame and is being consumed by his own success
Feel the backlash, watch the tables turn
Now you need them, see that fire burn
The artist is now experiencing a backlash from his fans and is watching his success turn against him, with the realization that he needs them more than they need him
All eyes turned up to the hero, warned out self-abusive circus freak
That one thing that you might not know. there'll be another Messiah
Right here next week
The singer is a mess, having abused himself in his obsession with his art. There will always be another beloved artist to take his place soon enough.
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