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."
a new hope
Broken Iris Lyrics
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Holding a red, red rose
Gusts of freezing cold air
Whispers to me, that you are gone
Always, always asking questions
My life is overrated but I
Never, never expected that I'd
Underestimated my love for you
To your grave, I spoke
Holding a red, red rose
Gusts of freezing cold air
Whispers to me, you are gone
Always, always just out of reach from my
Over-frustrated, shameful hands
And I never, never expected that I
Would ever, no never, take for granted our precious time
To your grave, I spoke
Holding a red, red rose
Gusts of freezing cold air
Whispers to me you're gone
Spent a lifetime of holding on just to let go
I guess I'll spend another lifetime
Searching for a new hope
To your grave, I spoke
Holding a red, red rose
Gusts of freezing cold air
Whispers to me you're gone
Spent a lifetime of holding on just to let go
I guess I'll spend another lifetime
Searching for a new hope
A new hope
A new hope
A new hope
A new hope
A new hope
The song "A New Hope" by Broken Iris is a heartfelt homage to someone who has passed away. The lyrics vividly describe a protagonist speaking to their loved one at their graveside with a red rose in their hand. The cold wind serves as a reminder that they are gone. The singer is overwhelmed with regret and sorrow, now realizing that they had underestimated their love for the deceased. They express frustration at never being able to hold onto them, and now they are full of remorse.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Spent a lifetime of holding on just to let go, I guess I'll spend another lifetime searching for a new hope". The singer is coming to terms with the fact that they can no longer hold onto their loved one, and they must move on. In doing so, they realize that they need to find a new hope - likely a new reason to live and love.
Overall, "A New Hope" is a touching and emotional song about loss and the struggle to find a way to move on. It is a reminder that life is precious, and we must cherish those we love while we still can.
Line by Line Meaning
To your grave, I spoke
I stood before your final resting place and spoke to you.
Holding a red, red rose
I carried a symbol of love and loss with me.
Gusts of freezing cold air
The chilling wind surrounded me, reminding me of the cold, hard reality of loss.
Whispers to me, that you are gone
Quiet voices echoed in my ear, and I realized the truth that you were no longer with me.
Always, always asking questions
I struggled with unanswerable questions that haunted me day and night.
My life is overrated but I
Though I had believed my life had value, I had lost it all and was left with nothing.
Never, never expected that I'd
I never imagined that I would be in this position - grieving for what I've lost.
Underestimated my love for you
I realize now that my love for you was greater than I ever thought possible.
Always, always just out of reach from my
Though I tried my hardest to keep you close, I felt that you were always beyond my grasp.
Over-frustrated, shameful hands
I felt ashamed of myself for not being able to hold on to you, for letting you slip through my fingers.
Would ever, no never, take for granted our precious time
I deeply regret that I did not cherish the time we had together more greatly.
Spent a lifetime of holding on just to let go
I invested so much time and energy into holding onto what was slipping away, only to realize that I had to let go.
I guess I'll spend another lifetime
I know that moving on and finding hope will be a long and difficult process.
Searching for a new hope
I will continue to search for something, anything, that can offer me hope and consolation.
A new hope
I am seeking a fresh start, a new beginning - a reason to keep living in a world without you.
Contributed by Zoe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.