Iris
Goo goo dolls and avril 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
And sooner or later it's over
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
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
I just want you to know who I am
The song "Iris" is a collaboration between the Goo Goo Dolls and Avril Lavigne with its lyrics exploring the theme of love and its ambiguities. The first lines "And I'd give up forever to touch you, 'Cause I know that you feel me somehow" express the singer's desire to hold onto love, to the extent that they would be willing to give up everything to be with their loved one. The singer believes that touching their loved one would bring them closer to heaven than they have ever been before. They are so in love that they do not want to go home away from their partner.
The second verse, "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" highlights the importance of cherishing the present moment and not letting love slip away. The singer is so immersed in the moment that all they can feel is their love, and all they want is to make the most of it with their partner.
The chorus of the song repeats, "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." Here, the singer expresses their need to keep their love private from the rest of the world as they may not understand. The line "When everything's meant to be broken" may be seen as an acknowledgement of the fragility of love and how it is prone to breaking.
Overall, the song tackles themes of cherishing the present moment, the importance of love, and the need to keep it private from the rest of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
I am willing to give up everything in my life just to be able to touch you once.
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
I have a strong intuition that you are aware of my presence around you.
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
Being with you is like being in heaven, the ultimate state of happiness and contentment.
And I don't want to go home right now
I want to stay with you for as long as possible and not have to leave your side.
And all I can taste is this moment
I am so immersed in this moment spent with you that it is the only thing I can sense or feel right now.
And all I can breathe is your life
I am so enveloped in your presence that your existence is the only thing that sustains me.
And sooner or later it's over
I am aware that this moment with you is fleeting, and it will eventually come to an end.
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
I do not want to spend tonight away from you or miss a single moment spent with you.
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Some emotions are so strong that it is impossible to hold back the tears from falling.
Or the moment of truth in your lies
Even if you try to hide your true emotions behind lies, there will always be a moment of truth that reveals them.
When everything feels like the movies
Sometimes, life can feel like a work of fiction, like something out of a movie, especially when you're experiencing intense emotions.
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
Feeling pain or suffering can be proof of your existence and help you feel more alive.
And I just want you to know who I am
All I want is for you to truly understand and see the real me, the person behind all the external layers and facades.
Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management
Written by: John T Rzeznik
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Iris Goo Goo Dolls
Lyrics
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
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
I just want you to know who I am
@thiagodellsouza4951
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 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
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
@tamimong26
2024 anyone?
@leonardovega8689
Claro que sĆ saludos desde Colombia!
@muchamadrizky3419
Yes iam ā¤
@c.k.2low
Ever ! ā¤
@Peterstarzynskitech
One thing about Avril Lavigne is that when she sings other people's songs, she doesn't try to sound like them. She does it as if she made the song. Love that.
@adrianfischer8149
Ever heard of Mr. Elvis Presley?
@jenelyntomaquin2274
So Taylor too
@elegantlywasted4580
Lol basic
@ADirtyLeviathan
No Iām a performer and her voice is shaking, I think she kept her singing basic because she is nervous AF because of her love and respect for GGD and Johnny. I love Avril Iām not putting her down, Iām actually pointing out how beautiful it is to see her nervous next to someone she admires so much.
@bigelile07
@@jenelyntomaquin2274 So Taylor too? Huh?