Iris
Valerie Broussard 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 made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Can't fight the tears that ain't comin'
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
The song "Iris" by Valerie Broussard is a beautiful and melancholic tribute to an intense, unframed love that defies easy explanation. The song talks about the singer's deep desire to be with the person they love, regardless of everything else around them. The lyrics speak of relinquishing everything for physical contact, being the closest that they could ever get to heaven. The singer is experiencing a moment of such great depth and meaning that they don't want to go home and end it. They want to keep breathing the other person's life and not miss a single moment with them.
The second verse talks about the fleeting nature of these moments and how it's just a matter of time before they end. The singer wants the person they love to know who they are, without worrying about the judgment of the world. When everything is transient and can be broken down easily, the love they share is what remains constant. To bleed or to cry, to feel the pain and know that one is alive is worth it. The bridge talks about the finality of the moment, where the truth is revealed, and the tears cannot cease, but the singer does not want to be judged by the world. They want to express themselves without worrying about anything but their love.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
I would sacrifice anything just to have a moment with you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
I believe you have a connection with me, even without physical contact
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
Being with you is the best thing that has ever happened to me
And I don't want to go home right now
I want to be with you for as long as possible, leaving you is not an option
And all I can taste is this moment
I'm fully immersed in the present, enjoying every second with you
And all I can breathe is your life
You are my entire world and everything I need to survive
And sooner or later it's over
This moment may not last forever and will eventually come to an end
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
I don't want to let this moment pass me by, I want to cherish it with you
Can't fight the tears that ain't comin'
I can't hold back my emotions and tears that are starting to surface
Or the moment of truth in your lies
I can't ignore the reality of your words, even if they aren't what I want to hear
When everything feels like the movies
This moment is so surreal and perfect, it feels like it came from a movie
Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive
Sometimes we need to feel pain to remind us that we are alive and can still feel something
And I don't want the world to see me
I don't want anyone else to know about this feeling, it's too personal
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
I don't believe anyone else could grasp the depth and complexity of my emotions
When everything's made to be broken
Nothing in this world is permanent, everything is subject to change and can be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I want you to truly see and understand who I am, without any barriers or masks
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@martinagitau699
Who else was brought here by "The Resident"...You have an amazing voice😍❤❤🔥🔥🔥
@mikebishop9667
I think a lot of people have found some comfort and peace from their own loss of a family member from Covid by watching The Resident and now this song brings it home to everyone who has loss someone and never got a chance to say goodbye or those 3 words.
@jessicafoor9619
Lucifer brought me to her.
@girlbamberg
Tonight’s episode of The Resident” episode was an emotional one - they all did amazing, though the outcome was so sad.
@WarGrowlmon18
😭😭😭
@krisbiele
I agree 😓
@WarGrowlmon18
This will forever be known as the Nic Nevin death song😭😭😭 just like with Tom Keene and the Sounds of Silence.
@HarrierAnimations
Yeah the resident season 5 is going be half about Conrad heart broken about Nic....an unforgettable 💔episode....💔💔
@cobiegrobler3086
To sad!!! 😭
@somebodyto2
magnificent song, goodbye Nic in The Resident, one of the saddest scene in tv history.