Iris
GooGoo Dolls Lyrics
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'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
'Cause sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to 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
And 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
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
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
The Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris” is a song about a person who is deeply in love with someone else and would give up everything just to be near them. The lyrics describe the intense feeling the singer feels when he is near his loved one. He claims that this person is the closest thing to heaven he will ever experience, and he doesn't want to go home because he wants to be with them. He is consumed by the present moment, and all he can taste and breathe is his loved one’s presence, and he doesn't want to miss even a second with them.
Despite these intense feelings, the singer is also acutely aware of the reality that love is fragile and can be easily broken. He wants to keep his love hidden because he doesn't believe that the world would understand their connection. He believes that everything is made to be broken, and only he and his loved one can comprehend their bond. The singer also understands that heartbreak is an inevitable part of love, and this awareness causes him to feel emotional and sheds tears.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
The singer is expressing a strong desire to be with the person they are addressing.
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
The singer believes that there is a connection between them and the person they are addressing, even if it is not logical
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
The singer feels that the time they spend with the person they are addressing is the best and most euphoric they will ever experience.
And I don't want to go home right now
The artist wants to spend as much time as possible with the person they are addressing and is hesitant to leave.
And all I can taste is this moment
The artist is so focused on their current experience with the person they are addressing that it is all-consuming.
And all I can breathe is your life
The singer feels that their life is intertwined with the person they are addressing and that the relationship is all-encompassing and vital.
'Cause sooner or later it's over
The singer is aware that their time with the person they are addressing will come to an end at some point.
I just don't want to miss you tonight
The artist wants to make the most of their time with the person they are addressing and doesn't want to lose the opportunity to be together.
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
The artist is emotional and feels like they are going to cry, whether they want to or not.
Or the moment of truth in your lies
The artist is aware that there may be lies or deception in the relationship, but still feels a moment of authenticity.
When everything feels like the movies
The singer feels like their life with the person they are addressing is like a romantic movie, with heightened emotions and dramatic moments.
And you bleed just to know you're alive
The artist feels that the intense emotions they experience with the person they are addressing are part of what makes them feel alive.
I just want you to know who I am
The singer wants to be truly seen and understood by the person they are addressing, despite the potential risks and vulnerabilities of revealing themselves.
And I don't want the world to see me
The singer is hesitant to reveal their true self to the outside world.
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
The singer isn't confident that others will be able to comprehend or relate to their feelings and experiences.
When everything's made to be broken
The artist recognizes that many things in life are temporary and prone to change, including relationships.
I just want you to know who I am
The artist's desire for the person they are addressing to truly know and understand them is repeated, emphasizing its importance.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOHN T RZEZNIK
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IRIS
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
And sooner or later it's over
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 meant 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 meant 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 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...
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@Kaizenyy
It's March 2024 anyone here??
I just turned 18. March 23 is my birthday. And I played this song while I'm alone at my room waiting for my mom to call me out 👾
It is now April 2024!! 🥳
04/20/2024
-What? It's 5k? 🥹
@gekagekachannel1977
08-03-2024❤❤😂
@nataliemanahan5168
I am. I'll always love this song.
@garyhedlund108
Me too
@abelpena3035
Front and center 🫡
@johnsaxton2930
Yep
@puffpuffpassmako
Fun fact: The band confirmed the story of the music video. The man suffers from terrible agoraphobia and social anxiety. He's very lonely and every day he looks through his telescope to watch people interact and takes down notes on how to socialize. He tries going out several times but is too scared and ends up changing his mind. He then has a breakdown from the isolation. Eventually he has enough and at the end he musters up the courage to leave his roof and goes out to see the world and try to make himself happy
@renata.g
Another fact: John Rzeznik was terribly depressed by that time, so he wasn't able to write or compose anything. And this song was a relief.
@portalgangadventures
Another fun fact. The Mandolin and epic guitar solo were performed by a session artist by the name of Time Pierce.
@tygnarly2531
Reminds me of hunchback of Notre dame