IRyS is an English Virtual Singer associated with hololive as part of its E… Read Full Bio ↴IRyS is an English Virtual Singer associated with hololive as part of its English (EN) branch's "Project: HOPE."

IRyS, a half-demon, half-angel also known as a Nephilim, once brought hope to “The Paradise” during the ancient age. Her full name is ███████ Irys. This current era, riddled with despair and desperation, has brought upon her second awakening. She has arrived to deliver hope, with her feelings put into her lyrics and songs, and determination in her voice.

Ride or Die
Irys Lyrics

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See you in another light
It's easy, but I've been blind
Don't wanna be your ride or die
I tried it, but it's all lies
See you in another life
You're playing, but you can't hide
Don't wanna be your ride or die
You're ugly on the inside

Take my feelings,
You take my feelings away
I'm fed up
Running in the other way
Come on
You like it when I'm all done
And you won't stop it until I drown
Again, you're waiting
'cause I don't know
And you've been rushing
To take it slow
What is love?
A tool in your array
Same game played
In just another way

See you in another light
Oh, maybe I'm just too kind
Don't wanna be your ride or die
You're killing all that should shine
See you in another life
You're running but won't arrive
Don't wanna be your ride or die
You're ugly on the inside

Take my feelings
You take my feelings away
I'm fed up
Running in the other way
Come on
You like it when I'm all done
And you won't stop it until I drown
Again, you're waiting
'Cause I don't know
And you've been rushing
To take it slow
What is love? A tool in your array
Same lies told in just another way

Take my feelings,
You take my feelings away
All set, but I'm just a minute late
Come on, you like it when I'm all done
And you won't stop it until I drown
Again, you're waiting,
Cause I don't know
And you've been trying
To break me, slow
Made the rules
To lose in your own game
Same moves, oh
You're staying in your lane

Same moves, oh
You're staying in your lane

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Irys's song "Ride or Die," the singer reflects on a toxic relationship dynamic where they were initially blind to the true nature of their partner. The opening lines convey a sense of realization as the singer sees their partner in another light, recognizing the deception and lies that have been present. The refusal to be a "ride or die" reflects a desire to break free from the toxic cycle, acknowledging that their partner's ugliness on the inside is not something they want to be associated with anymore.

The lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil experienced in the relationship, with the singer feeling drained and fed up with the constant manipulation and mistreatment. The repetition of the phrase "take my feelings away" suggests a sense of emotional depletion and being stripped of one's emotions in the relationship. The lyrics evoke a sense of struggle and a need to escape the suffocating hold their partner has on them, running in the other direction to preserve their own well-being.

The theme of love being manipulated and used as a tool by the partner is prevalent throughout the song. The questioning of what love truly is in this context reflects the singer's confusion and disillusionment with the relationship. The repetition of the same game being played in different ways emphasizes the cyclical nature of the toxic dynamic, where the partner continues to deceive and hurt the singer through various means.

As the song progresses, the singer asserts their independence and refusal to continue being a pawn in their partner's game. The references to being a minute late and constantly feeling one step behind suggest a feeling of being out of sync and never quite meeting their partner's expectations. The final lines about "staying in your lane" imply a sense of reclaiming personal agency and refusing to be drawn back into the destructive patterns of the past. Overall, "Ride or Die" by Irys explores the themes of self-preservation, empowerment, and breaking free from the grip of a toxic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

See you in another light
Recognizing a different side of you

It's easy, but I've been blind
It may be simple, but I failed to see the truth

Don't wanna be your ride or die
Not willing to be blindly loyal to you

I tried it, but it's all lies
I attempted to believe, but it was deceitful

You're playing, but you can't hide
You're pretending, but your true self is revealed

You're ugly on the inside
Your inner self is not attractive

Take my feelings
You're taking away my emotions

You're killing all that should shine
You're destroying all that should be bright

You're running but won't arrive
You're making an effort, but not succeeding

What is love? A tool in your array
Love is just a manipulative tool for you

You're killing all that should shine
You're destroying all that should be bright