Adam Roths powerful vocals are backed by a live cello (Alex Ashton), keyboard (David Christensen), guitar (Danny Cocke) bass (Steve Avery) and drums (Chris Brawley), blending together to create a sound that is both dark in tone, yet lyrically powerful.
Their debut CD "The Eyes of Tomorrow," (based on a story written by former guitarist Tony Verdi) was released in September 2007, and guides listeners through a painful story of love and loss. Broken Iris has been gaining momentum and building a faithful following at their live shows, proving that their musical talents are not limited to the recording studio. Broken Iris is currently planning their 2008 tour. .... Synthesis Magazine said, "After winning a highly publicized contest on KWOD 106.5, a local band called "Broken Iris" was the opener of the day for Dave Mathews Band. The Sacramento-based band played an all-too-short set, including the song that won the vote, Beautiful Girl, on the side stage to a large, enthusiastic crowd. In addition to the bass, piano, and guitar, they have a strong drummer, a cellist and an awesome lead vocals. Their lyrics are deep, they harmonize astonishingly well and their style is likely to fall under something like soft, emotional rock. Whatever it is, it works, and they are definitely a band to watch."
Beautiful Girl
Broken Iris Lyrics
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Shades of gray from those three broken words
That unfold the truth but...
I'll never forget those eyes, that beautiful smile.
I still remember the way you said "good-bye"
No matter how hard I try I can't forget about
On top of the world
Don't fall down
Because an angel
Should never touch ground
Last embrace, forcing you away before it's too late
I end this day in a most bitter way
A regretful state but...
I'll never forget those eyes, that beautiful smile.
I still remember the way you said "good-bye"
No matter how hard I try I can't forget about
Beautiful Girl
On top of the world
Don't fall down
Because an angel
Should never touch ground
Here I lay, I drift away, you come in and lay beside me
It's got to be a memory that feels so real but just beyond me
Mesmerized, In you I find what I had was unrealized but
Emptiness settles in as I awake
Beautiful Girl
On top of the world
Don't fall down
Because an angel
Should never touch ground
The lyrics of Broken Iris's song Beautiful Girl portray the memory of a lost love, who was undoubtedly beautiful, but just out of reach. The song starts with the singer waking up, another day passing by, and thinking about the memories they shared with their lover. The memory is hazy, but the emotions are raw and vivid, with shades of gray from the three words that unfolded the truth. Despite the attempt to forget, the lyrics resound with the memory of the beautiful girl they had met.
The singer reminisces about the beautiful eyes, the enchanting smile of the girl and the way she said good-bye. The chorus repeats the phrase "Beautiful Girl" three times and emphasizes that this girl was on top of the world, but should never touch the ground as an angel. The singer then dreams about the girl, where she comes and lays beside him, and he realizes what he had with her was unrealized. However, when he wakes up from this beautiful memory, the emptiness settles in once again, and the beautiful girl remains a beautiful yet unattainable memory.
In summary, the lyrics of the song Beautiful Girl mourn a lost, beautiful love that remains a cherished yet painful memory to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke today, another memory passes of you
Another day begins with a memory of you coming to my mind
Shades of gray from those three broken words
The truth was revealed by your few words, and it's no longer black or white but a confusing shade of gray
That unfold the truth but...
Even though the truth is revealed, it doesn't make things easier
I'll never forget those eyes, that beautiful smile.
Your beautiful smile and the sparkle in your eyes stay etched in my memory forever
I still remember the way you said "good-bye"
The way you said goodbye lingers on my mind
No matter how hard I try I can't forget about
I try hard to forget, but the memories keep haunting me
Beautiful Girl
You are a beautiful girl, both inside and out
On top of the world
You are someone who is at their peak and successful in everything they do
Don't fall down
I hope that you never lose your success or happiness
Because an angel
You are like an angel to me
Should never touch ground
I wish that you will always stay above everyone else and never feel the pain of defeat
Last embrace, forcing you away before it's too late
Our last hug was filled with desperation to let you go before it is too late
I end this day in a most bitter way
The end of the day leaves me feeling bitter and empty
A regretful state but...
I feel regretful, but I know it's too late to change anything now
Here I lay, I drift away, you come in and lay beside me
As I lay down, I drift off into sleep, and you appear beside me like a dream
It's got to be a memory that feels so real but just beyond me
I can't shake off the feeling that you are more than just a memory and something tangible to me, but it is only beyond my reach
Mesmerized, In you I find what I had was unrealized but
Being near you mesmerizes me and realizes what it means to be in a situation where I have missed out on something crucial
Emptiness settles in as I awake
As I wake up, I feel the emptiness of not having you next to me anymore
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.