Iris
April Lockhart Lyrics
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'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it's over
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
The lyrics of April Lockhart’s song “Iris” express the desperation and longing for a deep, emotional connection with someone. The first verse expresses the singer's willingness to give up everything just to be able to hold or touch the person they desire. Although they are physically separate, the singer feels connected to the person they love, feeling like they are the closest thing to heaven they will ever experience. Yet, they still feel incomplete and don't want to be alone, so they refuse to go home, wanting to stay with this person forever.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of the present moment, encouraging the listener to savor each moment they have with their loved one. The lyrics suggest that the relationship won't last forever, and eventually, it will come to an end. However, the singer does not want to miss out on any time they may have left with their beloved, as they know they will always cherish the memory of that person.
The chorus touches on the singer’s fears of being misunderstood by society as a whole. They feel that their relationship is unique and doesn't fit into societal norms. The lyrics suggest that they are in a state of emotional vulnerability because of their deep love for someone, leaving them feeling exposed and raw. Furthermore, they don't want to be seen as just another broken relationship, but instead, the singer wants to be truly known for who they are- someone who is capable of deep, intense love.
Overall, the song 'Iris' is a powerful expression of deep, human emotions that can be felt by anyone who’s ever loved someone deeply and wanted to be truly seen and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
I am willing to sacrifice anything to be with you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
I sense that you have a connection with me
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
Being with you makes me feel like I'm in paradise
And I don't want to go home right now
I don't want to leave your side
And all I can taste is this moment
All I can feel is the present experience
And all I can breathe is your life
You are the air I breathe, the life force that keeps me going
And sooner or later it's over
I am aware that this moment won't last forever
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
I don't want to let go of you and miss the chance to be with you tonight
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Sometimes, you just can't hold back the emotions that come to the surface
Or the moment of truth in your lies
Even in the midst of dishonesty, there can be a moment of clarity
When everything feels like the movies
Life can feel surreal and movie-like at times
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
We do things that hurt us just to feel something and prove to ourselves that we are alive
And I don't want the world to see me
I am hesitant to show my true self to the world
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
I am afraid that others won't be able to relate to me or my experiences
When everything's meant to be broken
In this world, everything eventually falls apart and is destroyed
I just want you to know who I am
I want you to know the real me, to understand and accept me for who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I want you to know my true self, to see beyond the surface and into my soul
I just want you to know who I am
Ultimately, all I want is for you to truly know me for who I am
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: John T Rzeznik
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
I'm Just Me
Oh. My. Gosh. April singing this made me emotional. I don't even know why, I guess it was just because of her beautiful voice.
YTHAN GABRIEL NUYLES
She sings so peacefully
luna !
i didnt even know she was a singer/actress now! i used to watch her back when she did a cover with poppy and i just looked her up
seandeyoung01
Awesome job. She is way cute.
Sovit Mandal
Omom om