[Verse 1]
Foolish ambition
Feathers and wax
His daddy had the money
But he never had the sense
[Pre-Chorus 1]
The dot on the map is gonna be your guide
Look out, look out, don't fly too high
[Chorus 1]
Oh, Icarus
The bright lights'll bring you low
Oh, Icarus
Better look out before you go
When the sea looks blue 'cause it reflects the sky
And people were never meant to fly
And if you would sink, then so would I
[Verse 2]
Wasted resources
He thought on his way down
I'd be better off if I built a boat
Be grateful for the ground
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And the sun's sure hot on your waxen wings
And the sea's sure deep and you will sink
[Chorus 1]
Oh, Icarus
The bright lights'll bring you low
Oh, Icarus
Better look out before you go
When the sea looks blue 'cause it reflects the sky
And people were never meant to fly
And if you would sink, then so would I
[Chorus 2]
Oh, Icarus
The bright lights'll bring you low
Oh, Icarus
Better look out before you go
When your big dream is just a waste of time
And your big fall is just a waste of life
And if you will sink then so would I
If you will sink then so would I, oh
[Verse 3]
Foolish ambition
No, I don't aim so high
I used to think that I wanted wings
But I don't want to fly
No, I don't want to fly
No, I don't want to fly
Oh Icarus was written by Karen Jonas.
Oh Icarus was produced by Jeff Covert & Tim Bray & Karen Jonas.