It Generates
Iris Lyrics


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It Generates


We all dine
Then we all die.
The light shines,
Then we all try to stay away.
Like all along,
Our darker days
Are still to come.

It generates your life
It generates your low
It found a way inside
It left a gaping hole
Let us sound the alarm
Let a warning rage
'Fore it's gone
And you leave another body.

The unseen
Is closing fast.
What was clean,
Destroyed by things that never last.

Been bound for dust
Can't tell the life
That's still to come
From all it never was

It generates your life
It generates your low
It found a way inside
It left a gaping hole
Let us sound the alarm
Let a warning rage




'Fore it's gone
And you leave another body.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Iris's song "It Generates" are deep and thought-provoking, speaking about the inevitability of life and death and the looming threat of the unseen. The opening lines “We all dine, then we all die” set the tone for the song, suggesting that our existence is nothing more than a fleeting moment in the grand scheme of things. The line “The light shines, then we all try to stay away” is a metaphor suggesting that as much as light may bring forth life, it may also be interpreted as the truth, something most people try to avoid. Iris is suggesting that people are afraid of the truth, whether good or bad.


The chorus of the song further drives home the message - “It generates your life, it generates your low, it found a way inside, it left a gaping hole." The singer is referring to the forces of life and death and how they shape us as human beings. It is about how things come full circle, from life to death and everything in-between. The lines "Let us sound the alarm, let a warning rage, 'Fore it's gone and you leave another body” suggests that Iris wants people to be aware and ready for what's to come. Whether it's a ‘life’ situation or a ‘death’ situation, people need to be prepared for the eventualities of life.


Overall, "It Generates" is a melancholic song that forces the listener to introspect and understand the forces of life and death that shape us.


Line by Line Meaning

We all dine
We all consume and partake in life.


Then we all die.
Eventually, we will all reach the end of our time on earth.


The light shines,
We experience moments of hope and joy.


Then we all try to stay away.
However, we may fear what comes after those moments.


Like all along,
Just as we anticipated,


Our darker days
We can expect times of hardship and struggle.


Are still to come.
Those challenging days have not yet arrived.


It generates your life
There are unseen forces that affect and shape our existence.


It generates your low
These forces can also lead to negative emotions and experiences.


It found a way inside
Sometimes, these forces infiltrate our lives without our knowledge or control.


It left a gaping hole
These forces can leave an impact, creating a void that may be difficult to fill.


Let us sound the alarm
We should take action and make others aware of these forces.


Let a warning rage
We should be passionate and persistent in our efforts to raise awareness.


'Fore it's gone
Before it's too late,


And you leave another body.
And another person falls victim to the negative impact of these unseen forces.


The unseen
These forces often remain hidden or unknown.


Is closing fast.
They may be rapidly approaching and taking hold.


What was clean,
What was pure and unblemished,


Destroyed by things that never last.
Can be destroyed and tarnished by fleeting and impermanent things.


Been bound for dust
We are destined to return to the earth upon our death.


Can't tell the life
We cannot predict what our lives will look like.


That's still to come
The future is unpredictable and unknown.


From all it never was
Yet, we can learn from what was not, and what might have been.




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