“Icarus” is a clever and catchy pop song about the end of a relationship. In Greek mythology, Icarus flew too close to the sun. His waxed wings melted and he fell into the sea, to his death. As is the case with most Greek myths, it is a tale warning against pride and hubris. Jxckson wanted to explor...
[Verse 1]
We had a good run, huh, didn't we, babe?
Now after all this time, why the sudden change?
I know I'm not perfect, but you sure ain't either
So pour me a glass, we can get this over quicker
I'm losin' my mind like I lost my man
Damn
[Pre-Chorus]
I thought we were soarin', boy
Like we set up by Cupid
But you were out there explorin', boy
How could I ever be so stupid?
[Chorus]
Like Icarus, I'm falling down
Blinded by my own desire
Like Icarus, I'm falling down
How could our love backfire?
Like Icarus, just like Icarus
Like Icarus, now I'm falling
Like Icarus, just like Icarus
Like Icarus, now I'm falling
[Verse 2]
I'm so over you, but I'm keepin' all your clothes
Don't look at me like you got nowhere to go
Come on now, babe, let me paint a clearer picture
No matter how you spin it, you'll never be the victim
I'm losin' my mind like I lost myself
Damn
[Pre-Chorus]
I thought we were soarin', boy
Like we set up by Cupid
But you were out there explorin', boy
How could I ever be so stupid?
[Chorus]
Like Icarus, I'm falling down
Blinded by my own desire
Like Icarus, I'm falling down
How could our love backfire?
Like Icarus, just like Icarus
Like Icarus, now I'm falling
Like Icarus, just like Icarus
Like Icarus, now I'm falling
(Falling, falling)
[Bridge]
I'm crashing down, ocean blue
See what you made me, made me do
The time is now, sink or swim
In the end, no one wins
[Chorus]
Like Icarus, I'm falling down
Blinded by my own desire
Like Icarus, I'm falling down
How could our love backfire?
[Outro]
Just like Icarus
Like, like, just like Icarus
Like, like, just like Icarus
Like, like, just like Icarus
Icarus was written by Rufus Jackson Walker.
Icarus was produced by Cheta Meister.