Iris
Sad Boy Lyrics
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'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
And 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 meant 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 meant 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 meant 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 meant 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 Sad Boy's song "Iris" are a poignant expression of longing and desire for someone who is out of reach. The singer begins by proclaiming that they would give up anything – even forever – just to be able to touch the person they desire. They acknowledge that there is a connection between them, even if it is not physical, and that being close to this person feels like being in heaven. In fact, they don't want to go home because they are so content in this person's presence.
The lyrics then shift to describe how the singer is entirely consumed by this moment with their beloved. They can't taste or breathe anything else, and they don't want to miss a single second of being with them. However, the singer is also aware of the transience of the situation. They know that this moment will end, and they will have to go back to their own lives. This sense of impending loss is made even more poignant by the fact that the singer doesn't feel understood by the rest of the world. They hide their true selves and their desires because they don't believe that anyone else would be able to comprehend them. The final refrain emphasizes this point, with the singer repeating that they just want the object of their affection to see them for who they truly are.
Overall, the lyrics to "Iris" are a compelling portrayal of a complicated and intense emotional state. The singer is deeply attached to someone who is unavailable to them, and they are torn between the desire to be close to them and the knowledge that they can't sustain this connection forever. The lyrics speak to the power of longing and the all-consuming nature of desire, and they are sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced similar emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
The singer would do anything to have a chance to be with the person he loves
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
The singer believes that the person he loves can sense his feelings and emotions
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
The person the singer loves makes him feel like he's in a perfect, heavenly place
And I don't want to go home right now
The singer would rather spend time with the person he loves than return to his normal life
And all I can taste is this moment
The singer is so focused on the present moment with the person he loves that he can't think of anything else
And all I can breathe is your life
The singer is completely devoted to the person he loves and feels like they are everything to him
And sooner or later it's over
The singer knows that the moment with the person he loves won't last forever
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
The singer does not want to let go of this moment with the person he loves
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
The singer is so overwhelmed with emotions that he knows he will cry, no matter how hard he tries not to
Or the moment of truth in your lies
The singer knows that the person he loves is not completely honest with him, but he believes in the connection they share
When everything feels like the movies
The singer is experiencing a moment that feels like it's straight out of a romantic movie
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
The singer feels like the pain he might experience in love is worth it, as it reminds him that he's alive
And I don't want the world to see me
The singer is afraid of being judged or misunderstood by others for his feelings and emotions
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
The singer feels like the depth of his emotions is beyond what most people can comprehend
When everything's meant to be broken
The singer acknowledges that love can be fragile and is aware of the potential for heartbreak
I just want you to know who I am
The singer wants the person he loves to truly understand and know him, including his deepest emotions and desires
I just want you to know who I am
The singer repeats his desire for the person he loves to truly understand him
I just want you to know who I am
The singer repeats his desire for the person he loves to truly understand him
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