Iiris Vesik (born 16 July 1991), as an artist better known mononymously as … Read Full Bio ↴Iiris Vesik (born 16 July 1991), as an artist better known mononymously as Iiris, is an Estonian singer-songwriter and stage actress. 2010 was a year that rocketed Iiris into the spotlight. After the showcase festival „Tallinn Music Week“, Iiris got people talking. At the beginning of 2011 Iiris became the artist of the week on MTV Iggy’s blog – “A depressingly few amount of bands have “it.” In fact, I’m pretty sure I didn’t know what “it” was, until I listened to Estonian singer/songwriter/pianist Iiris. Because whatever “it” is, she definitely has it. Iiris has the eclecticism, the smarts, the innovation, the pop sound, not to mention the adorable/pretty image to become a huge mega mega, mega star.”

Iiris has been compared to many of the greats – Björk, Kate Bush, Regina Spektor and even Florence & The Machine, but she`s always managed to remain original and unique. Her vocals sound hypnotic and fairy-like, she can be commanding and agressive, but when she sits down behind her piano and bares it all – you cannot help but to surrender to this Estonian girl`s talent & beauty. Her debut album "The Magic Gift Box" was released on March 28th 2012 on EMI Music Finland which was nominated for 5 Estonian Music Awards, incl best album, best female artist and best pop album

“Especially good performance and great songwriting”, said Dietmar Schwenger of MusikWoche.

Iiris is an artist who is born to be on stage. Wherever she`s been, wherever she`s performed, audience has been left in awe:

“What time is it? Did I miss the first bands playing tonight? Iiris is owning the stage like a headlining act.” (The Reykjavik Grapevine)

“Iiris is in search of strange soundscapes and alt-rock with delicately bold vocals, and it works.” (NME blog)

“The band’s intense energy and interdynamics, as well as Iiris’s (lead vocals) bubbly personality and control of the stage set an extraordinary tone for the rest of the evening.” (Nutflicks)

“Iiris was out of this world. She was full of confidence and sparked the joy of being onstage. (Soundi).

Astronaut
IIRIS Lyrics

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O-oh how come,
a knock on the door
and it's devastating news
An astronaut
still young to the core has heard
his dream being achieved
but he said

I know that I'm not the same
though the similarities
I'm gonna go, make my way
they got the Moon but I'll conquer Mars

As time flew by,
big disks in the sky appeared,
glowing near the clouds
One night near dawn
the boy saw one of them
take off from the ground
so he said

I know that I'm not the same
though the similarities
I'm gonna go, make my way
they got the Moon but I'll conquer Mars

"Headline Edition, July 8th, 1947.
A flying disk has been found and is now in Roswell, New Mexico"

Space in your mind,
feel the tides,
magnet waves,
paradise
crawls right by
for some light,
we must fight
for some light

I know that I'm not the same
though the similarities
I'm gonna go, make my way
they got the Moon but I'll conquer

No matter where
Mars may be
I can feel what is right for me

there are more ways than we think
and to trust our way is what sets us free

Overall Meaning

The song "Astronaut" by IIRIS is a powerful reflection on the nature of human ambition and the desire to explore space. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a young astronaut who is determined to achieve his dreams of space exploration – even as he confronts the harsh realities of life and the challenges of competing with others in his field.

The opening lines of the song describe the devastating news that the young astronaut has received. In spite of this setback, he remains resolute in his determination to achieve his goals, declaring that "they got the Moon but I'll conquer Mars." As the song progresses, the lyrics become more poetic and abstract, using imagery to evoke the vastness and wonder of space, as well as the sense of awe and wonder that comes from exploring the unknown.

Ultimately, the song is a message of hope and inspiration, urging listeners to trust their own instincts and take risks in pursuit of their dreams. It speaks to the enduring human desire for adventure and exploration, and encourages us to embrace our imaginations and push the boundaries of what is possible.

Line by Line Meaning

O-oh how come,
Expressing surprise or confusion about a situation.

a knock on the door
The delivery of bad news in person.

and it's devastating news
News that is extremely upsetting or disturbing.

An astronaut
A person who explores space as a career.

still young to the core has heard
Despite being young, the astronaut has achieved their lifelong dream.

his dream being achieved
The astronaut has accomplished something they have always wanted.

but he said
Despite the good news, the astronaut has something to say.

I know that I'm not the same
The astronaut realizes they are different from others and unique.

though the similarities
Despite differences, some similarities still exist.

I'm gonna go, make my way
The astronaut is determined to succeed and persevere.

they got the Moon but I'll conquer Mars
Although others have reached the Moon, the astronaut wants to go beyond and reach Mars.

As time flew by,
Time passed quickly for the astronaut.

big disks in the sky appeared,
Unidentified flying objects were seen in the sky.

glowing near the clouds
The objects appeared bright and near the clouds.

One night near dawn
Late at night, just before dawn.

the boy saw one of them
The astronaut saw one of the disks in the sky.

take off from the ground
The disk lifted off the ground and took flight.

so he said
The astronaut had something to say after witnessing the event.

Space in your mind,
A person's thoughts and mindset about space.

feel the tides,
The ebb and flow of emotions.

magnet waves,
The invisible forces of magnetism in space.

paradise
Indicating that space is an ideal place for the astronaut.

crawls right by
Time passes slowly and slips away unnoticed.

for some light,
Someone may need guidance, support or a way out.

we must fight
There may be challenges and obstacles along the way, but they must be overcome.

I know that I'm not the same
Reiterating that the astronaut is different and unique.

though the similarities
Although there are differences, there are still things in common.

I'm gonna go, make my way
The astronaut is determined to succeed and make their own path.

they got the Moon but I'll conquer
Despite others reaching the Moon, the astronaut wants to go beyond and conquer something more.

No matter where
Regardless of location or obstacles.

Mars may be
No matter how difficult or far away Mars is.

I can feel what is right for me
Trusting one's intuition and instincts.

there are more ways than we think
There are always options and possibilities.

and to trust our way is what sets us free
Believing in ourselves and following our dreams can lead to liberation and freedom.

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MarK Downing

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IiRIS, YOUR MUSIC IS JUST INCREDIBLE, JUST LIKE YOUR VOICE!! I just picked up a copy of your Ti gearhead EP, and am fixing to pick up a copy of your "The Magic Gift Box" cd on payday!! KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK!! YOU ARE DEFINETLY WORLD CLASS!!