Iiris has been compared to many of the greats โ Bjรถrk, 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 โ 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
โEspecially good performance and great songwritingโ, 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:
โWhat time is it? Did I miss the first bands playing tonight? Iiris is owning the stage like a headlining act.โ (The Reykjavik Grapevine)
โIiris is in search of strange soundscapes and alt-rock with delicately bold vocals, and it works.โ (NME blog)
โThe bandโs intense energy and interdynamics, as well as Iirisโs (lead vocals) bubbly personality and control of the stage set an extraordinary tone for the rest of the evening.โ (Nutflicks)
โIiris was out of this world. She was full of confidence and sparked the joy of being onstage. (Soundi).
Iridescent Love
IIRIS Lyrics
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Riding down the whitest hall
New like a stardawn
All of these streets with the shadows of the ones weโฒve loved
And the hopes that we go for
Wolf - like and warn
You seem to show me how, show me how
My love is a roomMy love is a open room for you
Because you are iridescent, my love
My love
You are iridescent, my love
My love
Love
And I was homeless
Caressed by the hands of god
From the windows I saw
All of my homes
In my head a few years from now
That I am open to
Cause you are iridescent, my love
My love
You are iridescent, my love
My love
Love
You are iridescent, my love
My love
In "Iridescent Love" by IIRIS, the lyrics take the listener on a sensory journey through London. The opening phrase "Blue morn Londonโ gives us a feeling of the coolness and stillness of the early morning, setting the stage for a day of new beginnings. As the singer rides down the โwhitest hall,โ we imagine her moving through a long tunnel or hall with white walls, representing a fresh start, and a metaphor for the human psyche, as she moves forward towards something new.
The following lines โAll of these streets with the shadows of the ones weโve loved and the hopes that we go forโ feel like introspection on how the past shapes our present and even our future, and how love and hope propel us forward. The line โWolf-like and warnโ could be a reference to the instinctual and protective nature of love, which can be fierce and loyal like that of a wolf pack.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of love, with the repeated lines of โYou are iridescent, my loveโ signifying that the person being sung to is multi-faceted, everchanging, and shining bright. The final lines of the song, โyou are iridescent, my loveโ repeated over and over emphasize the depth and intensity of the singerโs love.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue morn London
It was early morning in London, with a blue hue in the sky.
Riding down the whitest hall
Traveling or moving down a very bright and white hallway.
New like a stardawn
Feeling refreshed and renewed, like experiencing the beginning of a new day with the birth of new stars.
All of these streets with the shadows of the ones we've loved
The streets are filled with people we have loved who have left a lasting impression on us, even though they may no longer be present.
And the hopes that we go for
We are striving and working towards achieving our greatest aspirations and dreams.
Wolf - like and warn
A warning signal, like the howl of a wolf that signals danger, is present in the air.
You seem to show me how, show me how
The person being referred to shows the singer how to navigate through difficult times.
My love is a room
Love is like a room - a safe and comforting space where one can escape from the outside world.
My love is a open room for you
The artist's love is an open space for the person being referred to, where they can feel comfortable and accepted.
Because you are iridescent, my love
The person being referred to is compared to something iridescent - shining and reflective in different colors, representing their multidimensional and unique personality.
My love
You are iridescent, my love
Reiterating the fact that the singer's love is directed towards and inspired by the person being referred to, who is seen as iridescent.
Love
Emphasizing the importance and significance of love in the artist's life.
And I was homeless
Caressed by the hands of god
From the windows I saw
All of my homes
The singer might have experienced homelessness or felt lost, but is now being taken care of by a higher power. They can now see all the places that they have called home in the past.
In my head a few years from now
That I am open to
In the future, the singer is open to possibilities and opportunities, keeping their mind and heart receptive to new experiences.
You are iridescent, my love
My love
Ending the song on a powerful note, reiterating the fact that the singer's love is directed towards and inspired by the person being referred to, who is seen as iridescent.
Writer(s): Iiris Vesik, Max Richard Doohan
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@horsepower523
She's absolutely stunning! What an adorable little cutie-pie. Beautiful song as well.
@rafaelcrosararamalho7903
I dont know why but after hearing this song and watch the video I felt peace involving my whole body and it looks like I could fly if I wanted to...this is absolutely great ! I cant wait to hear more new songs from you IIRIS ! Greetings from Brazil
PS : You look stunning !
@nostrasonus11
+Rafael Crosara Ramalho I know right? It's like there is this tranquil feeling that was implied within her vocal in this song. However, I had a different thought of the setting for the music video. She would be dressed like a fairy and wanders through an enchanted/fantasized forest with flowers, butterflies, and magical creatures XD. Regardless, this is still a great song!
@mardus_ee
+Son Nguyen You described the content of Kerli's Feral Hearts video six months ahead: Qx4bBuD2TX8
@nostrasonus11
Lol, I am a seer indeed :)))))
@mardus_ee
Son Nguyen heheheh (-:
@AlvaroUnbroken
Obsessed with this โฅ
@Henrique96Alves
I still feel in peace always when a hear this song and watch this beautiful videoโค
@edwwmi1332
OMG SHE IS BACK!!! โฅ
@Justaguyguy
Really cool ambient and chill song :D
Really big thumbs up from estonia :D