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- Icarus Lyrics / with translationsBlack engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Black engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Black engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Black engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Black engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Icarus
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Black engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Black engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Black engulfs the dying light
As he falls on frail wings of vanity and wax
Icarus
Facts about Icarus
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Icarus is written by Patrick Thompson, Shawn Milke, Dennis Lee.
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It is first released on June 06, 2006 as part of Alesana's album "On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, Alesana's song 'Icarus' uses a metaphorical approach to retell Icarus' Greek mythological story which shows how his arrogant behavior and his reckless actions caused his downfall. The repeated mention of 'frail wings of vanity and wax' shows how people who overestimate their abilities will face their eventual downfall. The Icarus lyrics show five main emotional states which include despair, angst, heartbreak, reflection and solitude. The song demonstrates how hubris leads to downfall because people cannot escape their destined fates. The lyrics contain themes of darkness and fragility, which may be considered mature for younger audiences. The content lacks explicit language and graphic scenes, but the imagery and themes need parental guidance.
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Icarus falls under the genre Rock.
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Icarus song length is 1 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote Icarus lyrics?
Icarus is written by Patrick Thompson, Shawn Milke, Dennis Lee.
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When was Icarus released?
It is first released on June 06, 2006 as part of Alesana's album "On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Icarus lyrics?
When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, Alesana's song 'Icarus' uses a metaphorical approach to retell Icarus' Greek mythological story which shows how his arrogant behavior and his reckless actions caused his downfall. The repeated mention of 'frail wings of vanity and wax' shows how people who overestimate their abilities will face their eventual downfall. The Icarus lyrics show five main emotional states which include despair, angst, heartbreak, reflection and solitude. The song demonstrates how hubris leads to downfall because people cannot escape their destined fates. The lyrics contain themes of darkness and fragility, which may be considered mature for younger audiences. The content lacks explicit language and graphic scenes, but the imagery and themes need parental guidance.
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Which genre is Icarus?
Icarus falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Icarus?
Icarus song length is 1 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Patrick Thompson, Shawn Milke, Dennis LeeRecord Label(s): 2007 Fearless Records
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