Iris
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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
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
The lyrics to the Goo Goo Dolls' song "Iris" could be interpreted in several ways, but at the core, the song is about a desire for intimacy and connection that one finds difficult to attain. The singer states that he would give up anything, including his life or his identity, just to touch and be with his loved one because he feels that he'll never be closer to heaven than he is with them. This person seems to be the only one who understands him, as the world is "made to be broken," and he doesn't believe that anyone else could truly appreciate him.
The singer feels that he's living in the moment, that all he can taste and breathe is the essence of his loved one. He doesn't want to miss any opportunity to be with them, as he recognizes that these moments are fleeting. The singer acknowledges that life can be difficult at times, as evidenced by the fact that we "bleed just to know we're alive." However, he finds comfort in the fact that he's not alone, and that his loved one shares these moments with him.
Overall, "Iris" is a song about the search for intimate connections and the fear of losing them. It's a reminder to cherish the moments we have with loved ones and to be vulnerable, even though that vulnerability can be scary in a world that values toughness and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'd give up forever to touch you
I am willing to do anything, even give up everything I have, just to be able to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
I have a strong feeling that you feel the same way about me as I do about you, even if we haven't expressed it with words
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
Being with you feels like being in heaven, and I don't think I'll ever experience that feeling with anyone else
And I don't want to go home right now
I want to stay with you in this moment forever and not go back to my own life without you
And all I can taste is this moment
All my senses are completely focused on this moment and the joy I feel from being with you
And all I can breathe is your life
I am completely enamored by you, and every breath I take is infused with the essence of your existence
And sooner or later it's over
I am aware that this moment will eventually come to an end
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
I don't want to waste any time tonight not being with you, because I know how precious our time together is
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Sometimes we feel so deeply that tears come unbidden, and there's nothing we can do to stop them
Or the moment of truth in your lies
Even in our darkest moments, there's always a glimmer of truth that shines through, even if we're trying to hide it with lies
When everything feels like the movies
Sometimes life can feel like a movie, with all its ups and downs and intense emotions
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
Even painful experiences can remind us of our aliveness and make us feel truly alive
And I don't want the world to see me
I don't care about anyone else's opinion of me or our relationship, because it's only between us
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
I don't think anyone else can truly understand what we have together, because it's so special and unique to us
When everything's made to be broken
Life is full of impermanence and changes, but I believe that what we have is unbreakable
I just want you to know who I am
Above all else, I want you to know the real me and how much I care about you
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Written by: John T. Rzeznik
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IRIS
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 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
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 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
I just want you to know who I am...
I just want you to know who I am...
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@Kaizenyy
It's March 2024 anyone here??
I just turned 18. March 23 is my birthday. And I played this song while I'm alone at my room waiting for my mom to call me out 👾
It is now April 2024!! 🥳
04/20/2024
-What? It's 5k? 🥹
@gekagekachannel1977
08-03-2024❤❤😂
@nataliemanahan5168
I am. I'll always love this song.
@garyhedlund108
Me too
@abelpena3035
Front and center 🫡
@johnsaxton2930
Yep
@puffpuffpassmako
Fun fact: The band confirmed the story of the music video. The man suffers from terrible agoraphobia and social anxiety. He's very lonely and every day he looks through his telescope to watch people interact and takes down notes on how to socialize. He tries going out several times but is too scared and ends up changing his mind. He then has a breakdown from the isolation. Eventually he has enough and at the end he musters up the courage to leave his roof and goes out to see the world and try to make himself happy
@renata.g
Another fact: John Rzeznik was terribly depressed by that time, so he wasn't able to write or compose anything. And this song was a relief.
@portalgangadventures
Another fun fact. The Mandolin and epic guitar solo were performed by a session artist by the name of Time Pierce.
@tygnarly2531
Reminds me of hunchback of Notre dame