The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Icarus" by the artist "With Confidence"

In the song "Icarus", the Australian band With Confidence uses the myth of Icarus as a metaphor to describe a destructive relationship with a narcissistic person.

The lyrical hero addresses the person who hurt him, listing all the grievances and disappointments. "Every syllable," "every lesson," and "every tab" emphasize the systematic and prolonged nature of the toxic behavior. The phrase "you say you always felt the heat, but never got burned" points to the self-centeredness and lack of empathy of the addressee who, like Icarus, strives for the "sun" - his own greatness, regardless of the consequences for others.

The image of the "nest" symbolizes a safe space that the addressee leaves, "gathering your things to fly east" - a metaphor for the pursuit of one's ambitions. The phrase "checking if you have anything left in your chest" speaks of the absence of conscience and regret in this person. He "convinces himself that he did a good job," unwilling to admit his guilt.

The recurring chorus "Fly to the sun... and crash" carries bitter irony. The lyrical hero foresees the inevitable fall of the addressee, his collapse due to his own arrogance. The phrase "Please remember me, I was only seventeen" emphasizes the youth and vulnerability of the lyrical hero, who had to face betrayal and pain.

The second part of the song develops the theme of consequences. The addressee, left "at home alone," begins to realize the consequences of his actions. The image of "jumping the fence" symbolizes the desire to start over, but the "grown fence" suggests that there is no turning back. The phrase "everything is like your wings - separate from you" indicates a loss of touch with reality, a loss of support and true values.

The final lines "Break your neck... and keep going" can be interpreted in two ways. On the one hand, it is a call to the addressee to continue on their path, despite their mistakes. On the other hand, it is a statement of fact: a person like Icarus is doomed to repeat his mistakes, "going on" to the inevitable fall.