Icarus

Bastille · Bad Blood [2013]

Ooh ooh ooh...



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

And 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

And 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

And you leave because you're certain

Of who you want to be



Icarus is flying too close to the sun

And Icarus's life, it has only just begun

This is how it feels to take a fall

Icarus is flying towards an early grave



Ooh ooh ooh...

Icarus

Icarus stands as a defining track from Bastille's early discography, appearing on their debut album Bad Blood. Released during a period of significant growth for the London-based band, the song showcases their signature blend of indie pop and alternative rock. Dan Smith's emotive vocals drive the narrative, exploring themes of ambition and fragility that resonate throughout the group's initial body of work. The recording captures the atmospheric production style that helped establish the band's identity in the modern music landscape. As part of the Bad Blood era, Icarus complements other notable releases from the time, contributing to a cohesive sonic statement that introduced Bastille to a wider international audience. The track remains a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable melodies within a structured pop framework.