Iris
Clementine Duo Lyrics
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(original by Goo Goo Dolls)
And I'd give up forever to touch you
'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
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made 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 made 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 made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
The lyrics of "Iris" by Clementine Duo, originally performed by Goo Goo Dolls, depict a deep and intense longing for connection and understanding in a relationship. The singer expresses their willingness to sacrifice anything to be close to their loved one, emphasizing their strong emotional bond. They feel that being with this person is the closest they can get to experiencing heaven on earth and they are reluctant to leave.
The lyrics convey the idea of living in the present moment and cherishing it fully. The singer describes how all they can taste and breathe is the current moment, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings for their loved one. They acknowledge that eventually, things will come to an end, but they do not want to miss the opportunity to be with this person tonight, suggesting a sense of urgency and a desire to make the most of their time together.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's feelings of being misunderstood by the world around them. They are hesitant to show their true selves because they believe that others won't be able to comprehend or accept them. They feel that everything in life is transient and can be easily broken, but what they truly desire is for their loved one to see and accept them for who they truly are.
The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's yearning for their loved one to know and understand them fully. This repetition signifies the depth of their desire to be seen and accepted unconditionally. The lyrics encapsulate the human desire for emotional connection and the fear of vulnerability that often accompanies it, ultimately expressing the universal longing to be truly known and understood by another person.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
I would sacrifice everything for the chance to be close to you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
Because I believe that you can sense my presence or emotions in some way
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
Being with you is the most blissful and euphoric experience I can ever imagine
And I don't want to go home right now
I have no desire to leave this moment or this place
And all I can taste is this moment
My senses are consumed by the intensity of this present time
And all I can breathe is your life
Your essence and existence are the only things that matter to me
And sooner or later it's over
At some point, this intense connection will come to an end
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
I simply cannot bear the thought of not being with you this evening
And I don't want the world to see me
I prefer to keep myself hidden from the world's gaze
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
Because I believe others would not comprehend the depth of our relationship
When everything's made to be broken
In a world where everything is temporary and can be shattered
I just want you to know who I am
I just long for you to truly understand and recognize my true self
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
You cannot suppress the tears that do not yet exist
Or the moment of truth in your lies
Nor can you deny the undeniable truth amidst your deceit
When everything feels like the movies
In those moments when life seems unreal, like a scene from a film
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
You experience pain and vulnerability as evidence of your existence
I just want you to know who I am
My only desire is for you to truly perceive and understand my identity
I just want you to know who I am
I long for you to have a deep understanding of my true self
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