Iris
Kimmi Smiles Lyrics

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And I'd give up forever to touch you,
Coz I know that you'd feel me some how.
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be,
And I don't wanna go home right now.
And all I can taste is this moment,
And all I can breathe is your life.
Coz sooner or later it's over,
I just don't want to miss you tonight.

And I don't want the world to see me,
Because I don't think that they'd understand.
When everything's made to be broken,
I just want you to know who I am.
And you can't fight the tear that ain't coming,
Or the moment of truth in your lies.
When everything feels like the movies,
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive.
And I don't want the world to see me,
Because I don't think that they'd understand.
When everything's made to be broken,
I just want you to know who I am.
And I don't want the world to see me,
Because I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken,
I just want you to know who I am.

I just want you to know who I am.
I just want you to know who I am.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kimmi Smiles's song "Iris" are about unrequited love, where the singer is willing to give up everything just to be with the person they love. They feel closest to heaven when they are with this person, and they don't want the moment to end. The singer is so consumed by their love for this person that they don't want to go home and miss out on any time spent with them. They don't want the world to see them because they feel their love for this person is misunderstood or cannot be explained.

The lines, "When everything's made to be broken/ I just want you to know who I am," suggest that the singer is aware of the potential heartbreak that may come from pursuing this love but that they still want to take the risk. The song also speaks to the idea that sometimes you have to "bleed just to know you're alive," meaning that the pain of loving someone who may not love you back is worth it because it makes you feel alive.

Overall, "Iris" is a powerful and emotional song about the desire to be loved and understood. The vulnerability in the lyrics makes it relatable to anyone who has ever loved someone who may not feel the same way.

Line by Line Meaning

And I'd give up forever to touch you,
I would do anything to have a moment with you.

Coz I know that you'd feel me some how.
I am sure that you would feel the same connection if we were together.

You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be,
Being with you makes me feel like I am in paradise.

And I don't wanna go home right now.
I wish I could stay with you forever.

And all I can taste is this moment,
This moment with you is the only thing that matters to me right now.

And all I can breathe is your life.
I cannot live without you, you are my oxygen.

Coz sooner or later it's over,
This moment with you will end eventually.

I just don't want to miss you tonight.
I don't want to regret not spending this moment with you.

And you can't fight the tear that ain't coming,
I cannot control my emotions, even if I wanted to.

Or the moment of truth in your lies.
I know that you are lying to me, but I cannot deny the truth of this moment.

When everything feels like the movies,
This feels like a perfect moment from a movie.

Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive.
I am willing to go through any pain, just to feel alive with you.

Because I don't think that they'd understand.
I feel like nobody else could understand our connection.

When everything's made to be broken,
I know that everything in life is temporary and can be broken.

I just want you to know who I am.
I want you to understand me and my feelings completely.

I just want you to know who I am.
All I want is for you to know the true me.

I just want you to know who I am.
I want to be completely honest with you and show you my true self.

Writer(s): John Rzeznik

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ang Ela

8y↑3

And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't wanna go home right now

And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
When sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am

All comments from YouTube:

Gianne Samson

9y↑30

It's been two years and yet I never get tired listening to this cover. ♥

Denisa

Gianne Samson 4 years💗

WikZ

@Denisa 10 years <3

BamtheRocker

12y

I want to thank Kimmi for doing this video. It meant a lot to me to see my confession mixed in with other people’s regrets and missed chances. You, a total stranger, listened to me and helped let me know that I’m not alone. From everyone else who felt moved by this video, thank you Kimmi. <3

Elizabeth Miranda

12y↑1

This song is so amazing, Thank you so much for making this video. It really touched me and I know that this song is going to be one of my favorites. You help me so much through everything going on in my life, and I just want you to know how much I appreciate everything that you do and that you could never let me down. Thank you for being who you are Kimmi♥

Freelancer RK9

11y↑5

I've heard this song so many times but when I saw your cover it touched my heart and diffinetly became my favorite cover

Sam Robbins

11y↑2

This is my favorite song ever, EVER. and your just freakin amazing. Perfect cover! your vocals indescribable they blow me away. You did an amazing job on this cover!

Hidden Among Shadows

9y↑21

It takes a certain voice to make this song good, but you made this song beyond beautiful. The way the video was filmed, the contents of the video, it all allows us to feel the pain, love and sadness that comes with the song. Thank you for making the song even more beautiful then when it first came out

Sadie K.

9y↑2

You are so right. She has a really good voice to sing this song with. :)

Hidden Among Shadows

That she does, Katrina Rainbows. That she does.

s y

4y↑3

Kimmi always puts a smile to my face, and I'm surprised I still remember her yt name 10yrs later! She is one of my favourite youtubers when I was in my early teens and just discovered youtuber. And now I'm around 25! Where are you now kimmi?? 💜

CJ Phantom

11y

Kimmi. Thank you. This has to be one of the most beautiful covers i have heard of this song. This song was played at my friends funeral years ago and brings tears to my eyes. This one more so than the rest. Your voice is amazing. I was diagnosed with hodgkin's lymphoma about 6 months ago, and your music always brings a smile to my face during chemo. Please, don't ever stop making videos.

tuimalasinen

12y↑1

I think this is one of the best covers I've ever heard. Your voice is so beautiful! This video is amazing.

Jessica Bue

12y↑1

I found this video very inspirational. And you have a pure, lovely voice. This is my favorite cover of Iris that I've heard. 3

Hawo

11y

I fell in love with this song again and the message that is tied to it. Stay strong Kimmi, love you! (:

Corey Longbottom

11y↑1

I love this cover. I love what you've done with it, the speed, the tone, everything. You're amazing.

13wlflvr

9y↑4

I think I might actually like this better than the original version (maybe). It's so pretty!

spasticsummer

12y

I am not exaggerating in the least bit when I say that this cover moved me as much as the original. Beautiful, from the video to the singing to everything in between.

Atenedoro Gonzalez

12y↑1

Really love your voice! Hope you continue to sing Kimmi!

T Gott

11y↑1

This is just simply beautiful.. thank you for being an inspiration to all :)

Sunfire

11y

I love Kimmi's voice so much. Its so amazing.

Lane Giles

12y↑1

FEELS! i would like to say this is my favourite song in the world and with your voice you somehow made it even better. Also it was beautiful I'm crying. I can't... You're amazing.

Hannah Warren

9y↑7

You have an excellent taste in music

Cata Monroy.

11y

Iris es mi canción favorita, cantas hermoso!!! Me encanta :D

Miki Furlong

11y↑1

This is amazing! You have a fantastic voice

Josefin Flink

11y↑1

Love this cover and your voice is amazing! <3

Travis O'Brien

11y

I've heard tons of Goo Goo Dolls covers being from the same hometown and this is probably one of the best. Idk what it is about this girl but something makes me want to watch all of her videos right now.

Marsha x

11y

I love this more than the original. It's so beautiful. <3

Iris Carvalho

9y↑6

I love this cover! It's so beautiful!! It's also my name which makes it even more awesome!! :D

Croadcontrol

9y↑1

Gods, it's been quite awhile, and this song and this video still brings me almost to tears.

TheNorfilas

11y

The original is so beautiful, but you... You made it so much better. This song is from now on the best song I've ever heard!

Richard Duong

12y

I absolutely love this!!!! One of my most played songs on iTunes haha :D You have such a beautiful voice :') I love you Kimmi!!! Please do more covers like this!! <3 <3

Anna Louise

12y

This is my favourite song, you did it proud! A beautiful version and you made it your own! With love from the UK xxx

Jamie Padfoot

11y↑1

Just stumbled upon this - loved this cover and video concept. Really well done, keep it up!!

Sean Murray

8y↑5

after watching this vid god knows how many times it makes me feel the emotional weight of it and every time I hear it I think of someone I hold very close to my heart and just thank you kimmi soo much love u

RayStunnaaa

12y

This was beautiful. I loved all of the little notes. Was the video your original idea? And all of the confessions almost made me cry, it was so deep and intense.. haha. You're awesome, Kimmi. :)

P0S1T1V3 FR4UD

11y↑1

You have an amazing voice kimmi, great cover

adilah1000

11y

It has been awhile since I last heard & saw this video, & for some reason your voice was singing these lyrics in my head. So I came to watch, & thirty seconds in I get these tears. I just want to thank you for making this video that was able to touch me. That is all. Thank you again xx

Alba Tapia

12y↑1

The horde is legendary. <3 I love you Kimmi. This was just beautiful. I wish I would've seen this sooner.

Kelsie Hibberd

11y

This is really an amazing cover Kimmi. Very well done with lots of meaning! Great work, you have a lovely voice :)

Raymond Leung

10y↑11

I'm still in love with this cover

Coralie V

11y

This is such a lovely cover! Love your voice!

Kammi Davis

11y

One of the best covers I've heard of this song, beautiful voice.

Liz Richards

11y

You always pick the best songs to cover! Love this <3

Tyler Barton

10y↑1

I love coming back and rewatching this video. It's really well done and beautiful.

ArinaCore

12y

This is one of the most wonderful things I've even seen in my life. You're amazing, Kimmi.

MikeVJ

8y↑3

IMHO, this is the best version of this song. 😊

jewelboy999

11y

I actually like this version better than the original. Way to go, Kimmi. You rock! :)

Shadow-Kitty

11y

I'm in love how you sing this song, it's perfect. I also love how you sing Not Now by blink 182. I think you have an amazing voice Kimmi, keep being awesome :)

ryanthemantran

11y

You are seriously the reason why I am obsessed with this song right now!! This was a beautiful cover kimmi! Amazing!

pancake

11y

This is one of my all time favourite songs and this is an amazing cover! Well done, its truly beautiful :)<3

SLYDER.SYL81

12y

Kimmie, i am very critical of this song. Most people that try and sing this cover seem to always make me krinkle my nose. No matter how well they sing it. Even when Avril Lavigne sang it with the Goo Goo Dolls. You have impressed me.

Rudi Kurniawan

10y↑5

THE HORDE IS LEGENDARY !!!!! PURPLE EYES !!!!

Armil Mohamed

11y

After knowing what you've been through and listening to this cover of an amazing song just really moved me. you are beautiful! your smile is amazing! Amazing voice!

Michelle Lian

11y

Honestly, at first i thought this is your song . i mean you're the original singer.. But then i saw the word cover.. this is so amazing , your voice is so beautiful and so do you ! Keep it up girl ! Never care what the others said , we are who we are !

rob.damo

11y

I can't stop listening to this cover. Kimmi you're absolutely amazing :D

Chris Feltman

11y

By far, one of the most amazing songs, when I was growing up.

Annie Baker

11y

This video completely captures the beauty of the song.

Master Bluspark

9y↑4

The dislikers are jealous haahaha xD awesome cover btw, your'e great!

Eli

12y

This song means the world to me, i love it so much and every time i sing it i get really emotional and cry and break down and this has to be my favourite version so far haha it made me cry too. Thank you for uploading this <3

Kelly Breidenbach

11y

Such a wonderful voice for a wonderful person :)

Cali Dixon

11y

I absolutely love this, you have such a good artistry vibe. Your voice is perfect(:

Krystalann

11y

always loved this song dearly, but never thought one day the tragic lyrics would be incredibly relatable to my life

Cody Carmichael

11y

I absolutely love this song, and I absolutely love you! By far my favorite version of this song <3

professor G

9y↑3

i'm in love with this girl !

Maddy Richards

11y

This is such an amazing cover!! I love all of your videos so much you are so talented!! :)

andrew anderson

11y

this deserves more views! such an amazing voice and so beautiful

PaulE.MMA101

11y

hey kimmi, this song is very emotional for me but this cover gave me chills as soon as the song started, i tried to sing along but i couldn't because my throat was clogged nd my eyes in tears. your voice is beautifull

Michael Turk

11y↑1

this is one of my favorite songs ever and seeing that you made a cover of it made me squeak super duper loud i love your music :DD super amazing cant wait for more :D

nukemz

12y

I could listen to this song on repeat all day long. just this version. <3

Ang Ela

8y↑3

Sabrina Mo

12y

i usually hate listening to covers of my favourite songs but i LOVE this!! your voice is beautiful x

thelivelyliv

11y

One of my favourite songs ever! You're so talented!

Son Of Balder

10y↑1

This is one of my favorite songs and it is very special to me and dear to my heart. Usually when people cover songs that I feel this way about, it falls just short of what I feel it should be, but I think I actually like your version a little more than the original. I love all of the stuff I've seen from you. Please keep up the amazing work. XD

Godot-Boy

4y↑1

Wonderful voice...

Samantha Barry

12y

Dearest Kimmi, You inspire me and this is one of my favourite songs :) It made me almost cry...You're amazing and I hope you stay okay again!!!!

LightningPenguin101

9y↑3

the horde is legendary ;3

Billy Paynter

12y

Bing directing just made it so perfect. And your singing is perfect. And the lyrics, even though you didn't write them, are perfect. This video is perfection.

ScottishMShadows

12y

This video is a touching video to many fans and you are really talented , your are a amazing singer , you inspire me to sing , your an inspriration to everyone <3 I love your music and your voice ! keep up the good work

KellyJayneAustralia

11y

I really liked this, and the hanging notes or thoughts were a great touch for the video. I felt like this would have been amazing with a male partner, your voice is so beautifully soft and timid that I feel like a deep voice would have blended beautifully at the second verse. Still amazing either way, keep up the great work and that bubbly personality we all love! :)

Kelsie Hibberd

11y

This is a beautiful film clip and also beautiful singing :) well done, great song choice. Love it!

Bill Parker

11y

I absolutely love your voice and you are awesome

Bing's Other Old Channel

10y↑27

I'm pretty proud of this video.

Damien Kimmi

10y↑8

You should be, dude :) You did an amazing job with it

PHD Dunk

Damien Kimmi Just saw this omg

jellyblood

Hello spamcat!

Blake Walters

11y

Her voice is so sweet & pure

SubXeroChaos

12y

wow I love it. Nothing normally brings me to tears but this does. I love it. Well done. I can see you put your heart into it. :)

Monkytreepie

11y

I just wanted to say that this video is so beautiful and amazing. All your videos whether they are the cute funny ones or even the more intense clips they always have a way of helping me when i'm feeling down and making me feel like it's all going to be okay in the end so thanks so supa dupa much ;0)

Iris Besseling

10y↑1

This is like my fav song ever, and your cover is so good <3

SpiritFudge

12y

Such a beautiful voice and a gorgeous lady... Thank you for putting this up, you're amazing! :-).

Jerico Biermann

10y↑6

If you believe your dreams will come true...if you believe...

googlexmaster

11y

Such a beautiful voice.

Innocent Bystander

11y

so, i've started listening to this as a lullaby before going to sleep... just seems to put everything in order at let my mind rest. love it :D

Marcin Kowalski

12y

"Why do my parents hate me".. ohh dear how do I know that, one of the best cover you did Kimmi. Really pround of you, keep doing it..

Hushyluv

12y

Amazing song by an amazing singer... it gives me shivers, and i feel kind of a personal conection with the song.

Martii

11y

This comes from a movie that i've really been meaning to see, and a song ive been trying to learn on guitar.... and this is such an amazing cover Kimmi!! :)

Tom Wu

10y↑5

Sounds like sleeping with sirens version

LetrasRap

9y↑3

But, this cover is really singing by a girl... No like "SwS" I hope you understand me

Ginna Peace

Hi:)

Kitty Verdonck

11y

Wauw, you have such a beautiful voice. And the video was really cool and the fact it's so personal to you makes it even more amazing!

Jarno Wesselink

11y

I really love this cover of one of my favourite songs! You make some great music Kimmi

Choco late

11y

This is so beautiful.I can actually feel it.

Andrew Barker

11y

Great cover.its a hard track to nail and you've done it a lot of justice.great camera work also.

Jesse

11y

Instant purchase on iTunes. Your cover is inspiring, I'm gonna karaoke this song at my friends bday!

Babeofmany

8y↑32

Srsly? She looks like a cartoon character and I forgot who the cute is that. Btw, who's watching this in 2016?

42marie

this girl. :3

Ryan Dawn

Hannah Roswell beat you

lazybeastz182

this video she is the most physically attractive out of all her videos imo

mar

11y

I like this even better than the original. And I really really really love the original :)

Cécile Riche-Siméon

11y

Haha I just read a comment saying you had to "steal lyrics because you suck". This is quite amazing how some people can be so rude. You are talented and look very nice. And for sure, you are beautiful. This cover is just amazing and it reminds me why music exists, to be shared and appropriated by everyone in a different way (unless those who can't see it, which is very sad). Great job :) :)