A cultural icon can be a symbol, logo, picture, name, face, person, building or other image that is readily recognized and generally represents an object or concept with great cultural significance to a wide cultural group. A representation of an object or person, or that object or person may come to be regarded as having a special status as particularly representative of, or important to, or loved by, a particular group of people, a place, or a period in history.
In the media, many well-known manifestations of popular culture have been described as "iconic". Some writers say that the word is overused.
Brands can reflect social values and changes, but many people have become weary of them. Many brands aspire to become cultural icons, but fail. Cultural icons are often timeless, imprinted in our consciousness. They can go through several stages, from "rumblings, undercurrents" via "catharsis, explosion" and "mass acceptance, ripple effect" to "glorification, representative value". While brands are rational and driven by features, cultural icons are emotional, free, driven by feeling, and creating emotional bonds. An example of "branding" might include the wearing of a consistent fashion look by such music stars as Michael Jackson or Elvis Presley, and female Madonna (entertainer), Britney Spears and Marilyn Monroe. Royal trappings or church garb could also be understood as a form of emotional iconography.
Visions from above
Father's son on high
Sharing all his love
He's the one to make you fly
Christ the redeemer - an icon for mankind
Atop the corcovado mountain sky
Both his arms are open wide
Inviting you to see the light
open-heartedness - old virtues come alive
There is magic in the air
Enter on a higher sphere
Existential interlink between yourself and holy god
Turn around and look through my eyes
You may find the world's archetype
Distinct viewpoint of the world
Longing for a rest in peace
Moses brought the ten commandments to be learned
Watch me, touch me - I'm error-free, there can be no doubt
You're gonna see the world through different eyes
Different eyes are gonna change the world - you just have to
Turn around and look through my eyes
You may find the world's archetype - the holy ghost
Corco - corcovado, corco - corcovado
Corco - corcovado, corco - corcovado
Visions from above
Father's son on high
Sharing all his love
Standing there with open arms
Christ the redeemer - icon for mankind
Atop the corcovado mountain sky
Christ the redeemer - monument of hope, so high
Can you feel the magic high and low
Watch me, touch me - I'm error-free, there can be no doubt
You're gonna see the world through different eyes
Different eyes are gonna change the world
Turn around and look through my eyes