Iris
DIAMANTE Breaking Benjamin Lyrics
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'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
Youโฒre 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
And sooner or later, itโฒs over
And I don't want the world to see me
โฒCause I don't think that theyโฒd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And you canโฒt 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 donโฒt want the world to see me
โฒCause I don't think that theyโฒd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, mm, mm, mm
Oh, oh, mm, mm, mm
And I donโฒt want the world to see me
'Cause I donโฒt think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I donโฒt want the world to see me
โฒCause I don't think that theyโฒd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
DIAMANTE Breaking Benjamin's song "Iris" speaks about the intense desire to be close to someone and to feel their presence because it is the closest to being in heaven. The singer expresses their innermost feelings, how this individual is the only one they want to be with right now, and do not wish to return home. They want to savor the moment because they know that eventually, it will pass, and they may not have another chance to feel this way again. They desperately want this person to know who they are and how deeply they feel about them. The singer is frightened to share their emotions with the world because they feel misunderstood, and everything seems to be falling apart.
"Iris" is a song about unrequited love, which means that the singer's affection is not reciprocated. They are unable to avoid the powerful emotions they feel and the tears that frequently accompany them. They know that things may not go their way, and that everything is vulnerable to breaking. Similarly, life is unpredictable, and the singer does not want to let go of the moment without letting the individual know how they feel about them.
Overall, the song "Iris" is a powerful, emotional depiction of love and the desire to be understood, accepting all of the flaws that come with it emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
I am willing to sacrifice anything for just one touch from you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
I believe that you can sense me in some way
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
Being with you feels like being in a heavenly place
And I don't want to go home right now
I don't want to leave your presence at this moment
And all I can taste is this moment
This moment is all that matters to me
And all I can breathe is your life
I am completely consumed by your very being
And sooner or later, it's over
This moment, no matter how precious, will eventually come to an end
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
I don't want to spend a single moment away from you
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
You cannot hold back emotions that are inevitably going to surface
Or the moment of truth in your lies
Eventually, the truth will come out despite any efforts to hide it
When everything feels like the movies
The experience of being with you feels surreal, like a movie
Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive
Sometimes it takes pain to remind us that we are truly alive
I just want you to know who I am
I want you to see the real me, without any masks or pretenses
Oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, mm, mm, mm
Oh, oh, mm, mm, mm
And I don't want the world to see me
I am afraid of being vulnerable and exposed to the world
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
I fear judgment and rejection from others
I just want you to know who I am
I want you, and only you, to truly know and accept me for who I am
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Iris - Lyrics
[Verse 1]
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 wanna go home right now
[Verse 2]
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later, it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 3]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Outro]
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
@thisisDIAMANTE
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@mlacayos
Hi Diamante...found recently your powerful tunes & heavy voice...I'm amaze with your music, you got a "metal head fan"...best regards from Costa Rica.
@laurafortezajuan
What an amazing album.
@andrewbourque7949
When I first heard this song I really thought you were Lacey Sturm until I looked it up. Thatโs a huge compliment, you have an incredible voice and I will be definitely listening to your music
@drakeyaeger7939
With the way you look in your Profile Pic, with that fiery blue hair ... How would that guy from Sin City put it? Ah
"A Dame to Kill for" is how it goes, just saying ๐ฅ_๐ฅ๐โ purty lady ๐ ๐
@phillipriggle6476
This is Phillip michael riggle one day we will have to hang out what do u like
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@odyesus9893
Never fails.. Ben hits shit like no one else can. "yeah you bleed just to know you're alive." His delivery has sent chills through me since I was 17. I'm 32 now.
@DanLGG
His voice saved my life. When I was 20 me and a friend were out riding around and found a Saturate CD lying in a parking lot. We put that CD in and didn't take it out for a very long time. I've been die hard BB fan since. I had a band and covered a lot of BB songs. Our lead singer wasn't Ben but he made you feel what he was singing about. He passed away a few years ago. There have many occasions where Breaking Benjamin have been able to reach me when nothing else could.
@thomasmarchese2808
@@DanLGGusing is powerful and it inspires us and motivates us. But Ben nor any one else saved your life. You saved your life. Because if you really wanted to, nothing would stop you from taking it. You saved yourself. The music only revealed what was in you all along
@DanLGG
@@thomasmarchese2808 thank you for saying that. You forget sometimes to give yourself credit for doing what you have to do. I hope you feel in your heart the feeling you just gave me. All love man. Thank you