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."
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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 (Ground)
It's got to be a memory that feels so real but just beyond me (Ground, ground)
Mesmerized, In you I find what I had was unrealized but (Ground, You should never touch ground)
Emptiness settles in as I awake (Ahhhhh)
Beautiful Girl
On top of the world
Don't fall down
Because an angel
Should never
Beautiful Girl
On top of the world
Don't fall down
Because an angel
Should never touch ground
Beautiful Girl (I'll never forget those eyes,)
On top of the world (that beautiful smile)
Don't fall down (I still remember the way you said "good-bye")
Because an angel (No matter how hard I try)
Should never touch ground (I can't forget about)
The lyrics of "Beautiful Girl" by Broken Iris suggest that the singer is haunted by memories of a past love. The shades of gray from the "three broken words" point to the idea that the relationship was tumultuous and ended poorly. Nevertheless, the singer reflects on the beauty of the relationship and asserts that his/her past love was an "angel" who should never "touch ground." This metaphorical language implies that the singer sees the past love as pure and beyond the messiness of the world.
The lyrics take the form of a lamentation as the singer remembers the past love, "those eyes," "that beautiful smile," and the way she said goodbye. The refrain, "Beautiful Girl, on top of the world, don't fall down," suggests that the singer is afraid that the past love is no longer doing well, is experiencing a fall, or is no longer continuing to excel as she once did. The closing lines of the song, "Beautiful Girl...Don't fall down/Because an angel/Should never touch ground," reinforce this theme of beauty and purity, and suggest that the singer is helpless to stop the past love's fall.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke today, another memory passes of you
I woke up today with a memory of you passing through my mind.
Shades of gray from those three broken words
I feel melancholic when I think about the three words you said that broke my heart.
That unfold the truth but...
These words reveal the truth but it hurts to confront it.
I'll never forget those eyes, that beautiful smile.
I will always remember how gorgeous your eyes and smile were.
I still remember the way you said "good-bye"
I can still hear your voice saying goodbye.
No matter how hard I try I can't forget about
I cannot stop thinking about you even though I try to.
On top of the world
You were so happy and successful, on top of the world.
Don't fall down
Please do not lose your greatness and fall down from your place on top.
Because an angel
You are like an angel, pure and good-hearted.
Should never touch ground
You should never lose your grace and fall.
Last embrace, forcing you away before it's too late
I gave you one last embrace before pushing you away because I knew it was for the best before it was too late.
I end this day in a most bitter way
I end this day on a bitter note, feeling sorrowful.
A regretful state but...
I feel regretful but there's nothing I can do now.
Here I lay, I drift away, you come in and lay beside me (Ground)
As I lie down, I drift off, and in my mind, you come and lay beside me.
It's got to be a memory that feels so real but just beyond me (Ground, ground)
It feels like a memory, so vivid but just out of reach.
Mesmerized, In you I find what I had was unrealized but (Ground, You should never touch ground)
You mesmerize me, and I realize what I had with you was something I didn't fully appreciate before. But, you also remind me that you should never sink so low.
Emptiness settles in as I awake (Ahhhhh)
As I wake up, a feeling of emptiness and sadness takes over me.
Beautiful Girl (I'll never forget those eyes,)
You are a beautiful girl that I will never forget, especially your eyes.
On top of the world (that beautiful smile)
You were the happiest person in the world, and your smile was stunning.
Don't fall down (I still remember the way you said "good-bye")
Please don't fall from grace even though I vividly remember the way you said goodbye.
Because an angel (No matter how hard I try)
You are an angel, and no matter how much I try, I cannot forget that.
Should never touch ground (I can't forget about)
You shouldn't destroy yourself and fall, and I can't forget about you even if I try.
Contributed by Isabella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.