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Iris
Boilermaker Lyrics
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they did not hold weight any longer
we tore the crosses off the wall
refused to live there any longer
it's all for iris
unrole the roads
it's all for iris
she held up the roads alone
they call for iris
iris alone
The lyrics of "Iris" by Boilermaker convey a sense of liberation from the past, specifically the religious convictions that have dominated their lives. The first few lines state that the crosses, which are symbols of Christianity, were taken off the wall and were no longer relevant to the band's beliefs. This gesture is indicative of a desire to move past the control that religion had over their lives and forge their own path. The phrase "refused to live there any longer" is quite powerful, as it indicates a complete abandonment of something that once held significant weight in their life.
The chorus of the song is centered around Iris, a character who represents strength and determination. The phrase "it's all for iris" implies that the band's journey is in some way connected to her, although the specific meaning is left open to interpretation. The lines "unrole the roads" and "she held up the roads alone" suggest a sense of perseverance and determination that Iris embodies. The final line, "iris alone," is somewhat cryptic and could be interpreted to mean that Iris is a solitary figure, perhaps even a martyr.
Overall, the lyrics of "Iris" are quite enigmatic and open to interpretation. However, they convey a sense of liberation from the shackles of religion and a celebration of resilience and courage, embodied by the character of Iris.
Line by Line Meaning
we took the crosses off the wall
We removed the crosses from the wall as they no longer held any significance.
they did not hold weight any longer
The crosses lost their importance and meaning over time.
we tore the crosses off the wall
The crosses were forcibly removed from the wall as a symbol of rejecting the past.
refused to live there any longer
We chose to move forward and leave behind the pain and struggle of the past.
it's all for iris
Our actions and choices are being made for the benefit of Iris.
unrole the roads
We are opening up new opportunities and paths for Iris to follow.
it's all for iris
All our efforts and actions are for the betterment of Iris's life and future.
she held up the roads alone
Iris faced a difficult journey alone and we wish to help and support her in every way.
they keep calling bones keep stalling
There are voices and obstacles that keep trying to stop us from helping Iris.
they call for iris
Despite the opposition, we will continue our efforts for Iris's benefit.
iris alone
We will stand by Iris and support her, no matter what challenges arise.
Contributed by Muhammad S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.