Icarus
Bastille
Bastille
BASTILLE
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Look who's digging their own grave
That is what they all say
You'll drink yourself to death
Look who makes their own bed
Lies right down within it
And what will you have left?
Out on the front doorstep
Drinking from a paper cup
You won't remember this
Living beyond your years
Acting out all their fears
You feel it in your chest
Your hands protect the flames
From the wild winds around you
Icarus is flying too close to the sun
Icarus's life, it has only just begun
It's just begun
Standing on the cliff face
Highest foe you'll ever grace
It scares me half to death
Look out to the future
But it tells you nothing
So take another breath
Your hands protect the flames
From the wild winds around you
Icarus is flying too close to the sun
Icarus's life, it has only just begun
This is how it feels to take a fall
Icarus is flying towards an early grave
You put up your defenses when you leave
You leave because you're certain
Of who you want to be
You're putting up your armor when you leave
You leave because you're certain
Of who you want to be
Icarus is flying too close to the sun
Icarus's life, it has only just begun
This is how it feels to take a fall
Icarus is flying towards an early grave
Look who's digging their own grave
That is what they all say
You'll drink yourself to death
Look who makes their own bed
Lies right down within it
And what will you have left?
Out on the front doorstep
Drinking from a paper cup
You won't remember this
Living beyond your years
Acting out all their fears
You feel it in your chest
Your hands protect the flames
From the wild winds around you
Icarus is flying too close to the sun
Icarus's life, it has only just begun
It's just begun
Standing on the cliff face
Highest foe you'll ever grace
It scares me half to death
Look out to the future
So take another breath
Your hands protect the flames
From the wild winds around you
Icarus is flying too close to the sun
Icarus's life, it has only just begun
This is how it feels to take a fall
Icarus is flying towards an early grave
You put up your defenses when you leave
You leave because you're certain
Of who you want to be
You're putting up your armor when you leave
You leave because you're certain
Of who you want to be
Icarus is flying too close to the sun
Icarus's life, it has only just begun
This is how it feels to take a fall
Icarus is flying towards an early grave
Facts about Icarus
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Icarus is written by Daniel Campbell Smith.
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It is first released on November 30, 2012 as part of Bastille's album "Bad Blood" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we ask ourselves what the song was truly meant to express, Bastille’s “Icarus” tells the story of the consequences of excessive ambition and the unavoidable downfall of getting too close to the sun, represented by Icarus’ flight. The song talks about the anxiety and doubt of the future, but at the same time, it points out the necessity of self-identity and the defenses that a person puts up to maintain it. The lyrics of Icarus primarily express themes of angst, contemplation, empowerment, despair, and isolation. The song's message also centers around self-destruction, self-determination, and fear and uncertainty. Among the lyrics are self-destructive behavior that is implied and references to drinking, which could be distressing for children. Furthermore, the metaphors of ‘flying too close to the sun’ and ‘towards an early grave’ connote a certain level of risk and danger which is more appropriate for an adult audience. The language and themes are so strong that they have been assigned a PG-13 rating.
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Icarus falls under the genre Alternative.
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Icarus song length is 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
Who wrote Icarus lyrics?
Icarus is written by Daniel Campbell Smith.
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When was Icarus released?
It is first released on November 30, 2012 as part of Bastille's album "Bad Blood" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 6th 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, Bastille’s “Icarus” tells the story of the consequences of excessive ambition and the unavoidable downfall of getting too close to the sun, represented by Icarus’ flight. The song talks about the anxiety and doubt of the future, but at the same time, it points out the necessity of self-identity and the defenses that a person puts up to maintain it. The lyrics of Icarus primarily express themes of angst, contemplation, empowerment, despair, and isolation. The song's message also centers around self-destruction, self-determination, and fear and uncertainty. Among the lyrics are self-destructive behavior that is implied and references to drinking, which could be distressing for children. Furthermore, the metaphors of ‘flying too close to the sun’ and ‘towards an early grave’ connote a certain level of risk and danger which is more appropriate for an adult audience. The language and themes are so strong that they have been assigned a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Icarus?
Icarus falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Icarus?
Icarus song length is 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Daniel Campbell Smith
Record Label(s): 2013 Virgin Records Ltd
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