Iris
Phoebe & Maggie Lyrics
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'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
All I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it's over
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
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
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
The lyrics to Phoebe & Maggie's song "Iris" revolve around themes of love, vulnerability, and the desire for acceptance. The singer expresses their willingness to give up everything in order to connect with someone they deeply care about. They feel a strong emotional connection with this person, describing them as the closest thing to heaven and not wanting to be apart from them. They want to savor the present moment and be fully present in their love's life, not wanting to miss a single experience with them.
The lyrics also touch upon the fear of judgment and not being understood by the world. The singer believes that others may not comprehend the depth of their feelings and the unconventional ways in which they want to express them. They acknowledge that everything in life is transient and prone to breaking, but what truly matters is being seen and accepted for who they truly are.
The repeated lines of wanting the person to know who they are emphasize the singer's longing for a genuine connection and for their inner self to be recognized and understood.
Overall, "Iris" explores the universal themes of love, vulnerability, and the desire for acceptance, emphasizing the importance of being authentically seen and understood by someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd give up forever to touch you
I am willing to sacrifice everything for the chance to be close to you.
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
I have a strong belief that you can sense my presence or emotions in some way.
You're the closest to heaven I'll ever be
Being with you makes me feel an exhilarating and transcendent sense of joy and fulfillment.
And I don't want to go home right now
I don't want to leave your side or the current moment because it brings me happiness.
All I can taste is this moment
All my senses are focused solely on the present moment.
And all I can breathe is your life
You are the breath of fresh air and the vitality that keeps me going.
And sooner or later it's over
Eventually, this intense connection or experience will come to an end.
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
I don't want to let the opportunity pass to be with you and share this moment.
You can't fight the tears that ain't coming
You cannot suppress or resist the tears that have yet to fall.
Or the moment of truth in your lies
You cannot deny or hide the profound realization found within the lies you tell.
When everything feels like the movies
Life seems surreal and movie-like, filled with dramatic moments and heightened emotions.
Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive
Sometimes, experiencing pain or vulnerability is necessary to truly feel alive.
I just want you to know who I am
I desire for you to truly understand and see the depths of my being and identity.
I just want you to know who I am
Again, I emphasize my longing for you to truly comprehend and accept my true self.
I just want you to know who I am
Once more, I emphasize my deep desire for you to genuinely recognize and acknowledge my true nature.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: John T. Rzeznik
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