The track sees the outfit continue to open up about struggle and hardship in authentic and moving fashion
The sobering inevitability of capitalism and feeling reduced to what you can offer financially is something that many people have to battle with on a day to day basis in modern times, and latest Icarus Phoenix single ‘High Tide’ finds Drew Danburry at war with this concept, having gone through a divorce that left him feeling like his only value were the ones placed on me by my ex and by society.
The new single tackles that issue with a harrowing sense of authenticity and earnesty, exploring the burnout and dehumanization that comes with these ideals, with “I’ve been working so I can live” proving to be one of the most relatable and resonating lyrics that you’re likely to hear all year, in part due to the artist’s dejected tone, reinforcing this battle for survival and to escape from the hamster wheel that so many hard working and honest people find themselves at odds with.
