Having left 999 Music, Lira teamed up with keyboardist Victor Mngomezulu, bassist Tshepo Sekele, and producer Robin Kohl and in 2006 released Feel Good, a much more accomplished work that revealed her as a talented artist, able to move easily from modern R&B to jazz, from lush pop to bossa. A huge success, it led to five nominations at the South African Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, Best Female Artist, Best R&B Album, Best Single, and Best Video). In July 2007 the album was released in Italy, where its title track gained some massive airplay.
Iris
Lira Lyrics
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All of were slaves
In a world where only names
Proved to worth the same.
In the land of Iris
There were things that seemed alright
For an ordinary life like mine.
Where two have become one
A kind of virus
Tenting the rising sun.
In the land of choices
The truth you have begun
To reveal the new that presides in you.
In the land of Iris
In the land of Iris pa-ra-ra-ra
In a world of pity
You are as sad as you will be
If you fail to see that you are one of many
Many who have less than you and me
The perception can't be wrong
Happiness was in you all along
In the land of Iris
Where two have become one
A kind of virus
Setting the rising sun.
In the land of choices
The truth you have begun
To reveal the new that presides in you.
In the land of Iris
In the land of Iris
Looking back on all the things I've done
Looking back on things I've overcome
I don't regret the choices I have made
I wish you could all feel this way
You don't have to be what people say
In the land of Iris
We are all one and the same
But we have the will to change
It cannot remain this way yeah...
In the land of Iris pa-ra-ra-ra-ra
In the land of Iris
In the land of Iris
In the land of Iris
Pa-ra-ra-ra-ra
In the land of Iris
In the land of Iris
Pa-ra-ra-ra-ra
In the land of Iris
The song "Iris" by Lira speaks of a land called Iris where everyone was once slaves and where only names held value. Despite this, there were things that seemed ordinary and alright. Two have become one in the land of Iris but a kind of virus looms in the air, tenting the rising sun. Choices have to be made, and the truth has to be revealed to bring forth the new that presides in the land of Iris.
The second verse touches on the idea that happiness cannot be found in pity and that we are all one and the same in the land of Iris. Looking back, the singer realizes that they do not regret the choices they have made and wishes that everyone could feel this way. The song ends with a call for change in the land of Iris, where everyone has the will to make it happen.
Overall, the song carries a message of hope and the possibility of change in difficult situations. It encourages the listener to look beyond their circumstances and to make the choices necessary to create a better future for themselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
In the land of Iris
Referring to a place where people were slaves and had no freedom to choose their own destiny.
All of were slaves
People in this land were all slaves and had no rights.
In a world where only names
In this world, only the names of the people mattered, not their qualities or character.
Proved to worth the same.
All the people had the same value and were treated equally, without any discrimination or bias.
There were things that seemed alright
Despite the oppressive environment, there were some aspects of life that seemed tolerable and acceptable.
For an ordinary life like mine.
Living an ordinary life, devoid of any luxuries or comforts, was considered acceptable in this land.
Where two have become one
A reference to the unity and harmony that existed between two individuals in this land.
A kind of virus
An infectious and destructive force that threatened to destroy the peaceful coexistence of people.
Tenting the rising sun.
Creating an obstacle or a barrier that prevented the dawn of a new era or a better future for the people.
In the land of choices
A place where people had the freedom to make their own choices and decisions.
The truth you have begun
A reference to the process of discovering the truth about oneself and one's place in the world.
To reveal the new that presides in you.
To express one's true self and embrace the changes that come with it.
In a world of pity
A world where people felt sorry for themselves and their circumstances, which led to a sense of hopelessness and despair.
You are as sad as you will be
Your level of sadness will remain constant unless you make a conscious effort to change it.
If you fail to see that you are one of many
Realizing that you are not alone in your struggles and that many people share similar experiences can help alleviate feelings of isolation and despair.
Many who have less than you and me
Acknowledging that there are others who are worse off than you can help put your problems into perspective and create a sense of gratitude.
The perception can't be wrong
Our perception of the world may be flawed or limited, but it is still valid and true for us.
Happiness was in you all along
Realizing that happiness is not dependent on external factors or circumstances, but is something that comes from within oneself.
Looking back on all the things I've done
Reflecting on one's life experiences and achievements.
Looking back on things I've overcome
Remembering the obstacles and challenges that were overcome in the past.
I don't regret the choices I have made
Feeling content and at peace with the decisions and choices that were made in the past.
I wish you could all feel this way
Expressing a desire for others to experience the same sense of contentment and peace.
You don't have to be what people say
Encouraging people to be true to themselves and not be defined or limited by other people's opinions or expectations.
We are all one and the same
Acknowledging the common humanity and shared experiences that unite all people.
But we have the will to change
Emphasizing the importance of having the determination and motivation to create change in one's life and in society.
It cannot remain this way yeah...
Expressing a sense of urgency and determination to create a better future and break free from the current oppressive system.
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@dominiqitta
Got lots of hypnotic love for iris. This song is gonna be on chats. Shout outs to Lira and her production team. That was a well done senseation. Thank you.
@viwenyati3529
An all time fave💕.
@milkshakemonday1995
I wish we all could feel this way, we don't have to be what people say😃
@rn4390
Amazing Our Father in Heaven,omniscient Benevolent God...of the outcasts