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).
Hope
IIRIS Lyrics
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The way you look at me
Stare, kind of rare
Put your eyes where they shouldn't be
I'm forbidden
Are you an enemy?
In my velvet red room
Every time you do
The sparkles "Boom"
For a little ache in bloom
You've been following my downfall
You see Hope
You see Hope like a burden
So silent in the wonder
And I've been losing my strength to
Keep control
Keep control over your eyes like thunder
Mmm...
Dip me down into your Mercury lair
Boy, you dare put your kisses where they shouldn't be
If you're holy
Oh, won't you pacify me?
Cause lately I've been sinking
I've been losing my mind to a space-
A time we could untie & I wouldn't have to hide
You've been following my downfall
You see Hope
You see Hope like a burden
So silent in the wonder
And I've been losing my strength to
Keep control
Keep control over your eyes like thunder
Oh, won't you come ever?
Won't you come to me?
Heaven is when you're touching me
Heaven could be where you want it to be
Heaven could be where you want it to be
Heaven could be...
The song "Hope" by IIRIS is a passionate ballad about a forbidden romance that the singer is engaged in. As the song begins, she acknowledges that the person she's singing to is staring at her in a way that is "kind of rare" and "puts your eyes where they shouldn't be." She begins to question her own feelings towards this person, wondering if they are truly an enemy or not despite the fact that they are forbidden from being together. We then see her admitting to herself that she is falling for this person quite deeply, and that every time they're together she feels this "sparkle" that blooms in her chest despite the risk.
The chorus serves as a plea for this person to stay with her, reminding them how much they mean to each other even though they can't be together. The singer implores them to "dip me down into your Mercury lair" and "put your kisses where they shouldn't be." She is willing to risk everything to be with this person despite the potential consequences. As the song progresses, we see her becoming more and more desperate for this person and pleading with them to "pacify" her by making their forbidden love story a reality. We see how much she has been consumed by these emotions as she admits to having been losing her mind to a "space - a time we could untie."
Overall, the song is a powerful plea for love in the face of adversity. The singer is willing to risk everything to be with the person she loves despite the fact that it goes against their better judgment. It speaks to the idea that sometimes love is worth the risk, even if it means going against societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see it
I have noticed something
The way you look at me
I have observed the way you stare at me
Stare, kind of rare
The way you look at me is unusual
Put your eyes where they shouldn't be
Your gaze is inappropriate
I'm forbidden
I am off-limits
Are you an enemy?
Do you pose a threat?
Cause lately I've been doomed
I have been experiencing negative situations lately
In my velvet red room
In a luxurious environment
Every time you do
Whenever you act in a particular way
The sparkles 'Boom'
I feel a certain excitement
For a little ache in bloom
For a new feeling that has risen
You've been following my downfall
You have been witnessing my failures
You see Hope
You recognize the potential for positive change
You see Hope like a burden
You view hope as a burden
So silent in the wonder
Everything is still and astonishing
And I've been losing my strength to
I am becoming weak
Keep control
Maintain composure
Keep control over your eyes like thunder
Stay away from inappropriate behavior
Dip me down into your Mercury lair
Take me to your realm
Boy, you dare put your kisses where they shouldn't be
I am surprised by your boldness and the situation is inappropriate
If you're holy
If you are righteous
Oh, won't you pacify me?
Please provide me with comfort
Cause lately I've been sinking
I have been experiencing negative situations lately
I've been losing my mind to a space-
My thoughts have been overwhelming
A time we could untie & I wouldn't have to hide
A moment where we can be free and open
Oh, won't you come ever?
Please arrive
Won't you come to me?
Please come closer
Heaven is when you're touching me
Your touch feels euphoric
Heaven could be where you want it to be
Heaven is subjective and up to interpretation
Heaven could be where you want it to be
Heaven is subjective and up to interpretation
Heaven could be...
Heaven is open to possibilities
Contributed by Grace A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diana
I got so high by this song that I could feel the moon on my tongue and the nothingness of space down by my spine. In a cosmic level we are just a bunch of ants living in their small cities, just looking at what it's just in front of our eyes. But you made me feel so much in 3 minutes and a half. Thank you ♥ ♥
Vitupeadekokkutulek
+Diana June Wow, wish one girl ever tell me things like this.
Lucas Figueredo
I just cant stop listening to it!!!! Love your art so much
iirismusic
Thanks guysz for the love <3 Hahaa, came here to change the thumbnail and found a lot of love and some cray estonians :D
Azarah Eden
Smiles from Canada 😊
Angel hugs n Blessings to you and yours ~ 💜💜💜 ~
Юлия Михеева
With hot hugs from Russia. Thank you, piece of sun.
MARCO ANTONIO JIMÉNEZ
:) me encanta muchísimo, su voz, la letra de las canciones. Causas en mi fantasía, sueños, reflexión y aterrizar varias ideas a la realidad. Simplemente eres increíble.
Saludos desde México.
Impressed Guy
Honey this is dope.
MARCO ANTONIO JIMÉNEZ
IIRIS, es magnifica, me agrada mucho su tono de voz, me encanto la canción :3 <3 (Me gustan muchas canciones de ella n_n)
Saludos desde México.
RiEmuKUpl4
I've listened to this at least 10 times today. You're at the source here Iiris. Thank you.