Her debut album love and other disasters was released on June 4th, 2021. It is preceded by the tracks: lavender and heaven, voodoo voodoo, lovemark, crawl for me and to be mine (is to lose your mind).
2) IRIS originally called "Forgiving Iris", started in 1993 when two members of a Texas college electronic music class, Reagan Jones and Matt Morris, realized they had identical tastes in music. The band began playing covers of their favorite songs at clubs in town, and slowly gained a following. A lucky break led to Iris playing at the KRBE 104.1 festival in Houston with acts like C&C Music Factory and Lucas, as well as a performance at the side stage of the Duran Duran / Waterlilies concert that same year. After the appearance of an early version of the track "Annie, Would I Lie To You" on various compilations, the band signed with Todd Durrant from A Different Drum, and work began on the first record.
3) Iris is a Romanian hard rock band. It was established in 1977 by Ion Dumitrescu (drums), Nuţu Olteanu (lead solo guitar and vocals) and Emil Lechinţeanu (bass guitar). They achieved a huge success, followed by tours throughout Romania and recordings for radio broadcast.
The democratic regime installed after 1989 offered the group a chance they couldn’t have in the communist regime. They started appearing on TV and having tours in Italy. They celebrated their 15th anniversary at an international rock festival in 1991 and 1992 beside Ian Gillan Band, and 25 years in 2001 with Uriah Heep.
4) Iris is the name of a Canadian shoegaze band based out of Toronto. In February of 2015, they released an album titled "Haunt Me".
5) Iris Aneas has made herself a name in Europe with her electronics bathed in pop through recordings in labels such as the German Monika Enterprise. Versatile and eclectic, she writes, produces and sings every one of her songs in a very meticulous way. Her artistic interests and her good taste in electronic music are indisputable. Her sounds seek to surprise you and her melodies are like a journey into the youth. Iris is an artist committed to awakening and the free truth, together with a pure talent on stage. Not only composes music for herself, but also for advertising, as for the prestigious Spanish fashion brand Mango. Her delicate voice merges with the exquisite music of electronic overtone, pop, idm… that depicts her work. Iris Aneas' melodies are adjusted to 528Hz, the Solfeggio frecuency.
6) IRIS is a japanese, Tokyo-based melodic hardcore band. Formed in 2015, they have had used a different name until 2016, when they changed the name to "IRIS". With influences as Napoleon, Counterparts,The Ghost Inside and Hotel Books, they have released an EP, "MORTALITY", and a single, "Misery", featuring C. Hinojosa from Eforos, a Peruvian metalcore band.
Bandcamp: https://irisjpn.bandcamp.com
Members: Ken Nicolas Aioi; Tetsuma Horikawa; Rasta Takamatsu; Kaisei Yamaguchi.
7) Iris was an American post-hardcore/mall emo band from Torrance, California. They released an EP in 2005, "Escaping The Clinic".
don't cry
Iris Lyrics
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Every word I say
Though it's night
In the silent sea
Don't cry
Ever
Don't cry
In this world
Head down and low
Though life is lonely
You never know
Don't cry
Ever
Don't cry
Never
Every higher view
Has a greater fall
Deep as closer to
All that's beautiful
Say I'm an outlier
Safe on a high wire
Faith in a higher love
Just not a crier
Don't cry
Ever
Don't cry
Never
In "Don't Cry," Iris is telling someone to never cry, no matter what happens. She begins by urging the person to hear every word she says, even though the night and the silence are both oppressive forces. She then repeats the refrain "Don't cry/Ever/Don't cry/Never," emphasizing the strength and resolve required to overcome the trials and tribulations of life.
The second stanza describes the world as a depressing and lonely place, but also stresses the unpredictability of life - you never know what's coming next. The refrain is repeated again, this time with even more urgency and emphasis.
The final lines of the song are the most cryptic and thought-provoking: "Every higher view/Has a greater fall/Deep as closer to/All that's beautiful/Say I'm an outlier/Safe on a high wire/Faith in a higher love/Just not a crier." Here, Iris seems to be saying that the more one strives for greatness, the more likely they are to face failure and disappointment. Yet, being closer to beauty is still worth it in the end. Iris sees herself as someone who is taking risks by going out on a limb ("I'm an outlier/Safe on a high wire"), but believes in the power of faith ("Faith in a higher love") to keep her going. Despite all this, she remains "Just not a crier," reinforcing the message of strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear me now
Listen to my words
Every word I say
Pay attention to everything I'm saying
Though it's night
Even in darkness
In the silent sea
Amidst quietness
Don't cry
Do not shed any tears
Ever
Never at any time
Don't cry
Do not shed any tears
Never
Not ever
In this world
In this life
Head down and low
Feeling sad and down
Though life is lonely
Even though life can be isolating
You never know
You don't always know what the future holds
Don't cry
Do not shed any tears
Ever
Never at any time
Don't cry
Do not shed any tears
Never
Not ever
Every higher view
A viewpoint from above
Has a greater fall
Leads to a deeper drop
Deep as closer to
The closer you get, the deeper
All that's beautiful
Things that are attractive and lovely
Say I'm an outlier
Call me different from others
Safe on a high wire
Securely walking on a tightrope
Faith in a higher love
Believe in a greater love
Just not a crier
But not someone who cries
Don't cry
Do not shed any tears
Ever
Never at any time
Don't cry
Do not shed any tears
Never
Not ever
Writer(s): Mario Damion Andrew Lawrence, Irie Love Richards
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cmy3k
RIP Iris! Thanks for the years of beautiful music.
I never got to see the band live, but I'm glad to at least experience the excitement of anticipating a new album (Six). (I discovered the band not long after Radiant). I wish Andrew and Reagan the best and hope they continue to pursue music, even if individually.
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Such a beautiful song.
Ronnie Miller
This song and "Back To Life" are awesome. This music is healing...