“Iris” is a song by American rock band, The Goo Goo Dolls, released in 1998. It is one of the band’s most popular and successful songs, reaching the top 10 in several countries and earning three Grammy nominations. The song was originally written for the soundtrack of the movie “City of Angels” starring Meg Ryan and Nicolas Cage.
The song’s lyrics describe the feeling of being deeply in love and wanting to be with the person you love. The protagonist of the song would give up anything just to be close to their loved one. They believe that being with their loved one is the closest they will ever get to heaven, and they do not want to go home without them.
The song’s chorus, “And I don’t want the world to see me, ’cause I don’t think that they’d understand,” portrays the protagonist’s vulnerability and fear of judgment from others. It also conveys the message that their love is private and they want to keep it that way.
The protagonist acknowledges that their loved one is not perfect and that they have flaws. However, they still choose to love them unconditionally, as expressed in the lines, “And you can’t fight the tears that ain’t coming, Or the moment of truth in your lies.”
The song’s bridge, “When everything feels like the movies, Yeah, you bleed just to know, you’re alive,” conveys the intense emotions of being in love. The protagonist feels alive and experiences every moment with the person they love as if they were in a movie.
The song is about a deep, unconditional love that the protagonist feels for the person they’re singing about. They long to be with them, and they want to be accepted for who they are. The song’s meaning is encapsulated in the line, “I just want you to know who I am,” which expresses the protagonist’s desire to be known and loved for who they are.
“Iris” has become a classic love song and has been featured in several movies, TV shows, and commercials. Its message of unconditional love resonates with people of all ages and has made it a timeless masterpiece that will continue to be beloved for generations to come.
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