Iris Lyrics – mgk, Julia Wolf

Iris Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: mgk & Julia Wolf]
In this verse, the singer expresses a deep desire to be close to someone they care about. They would give up everything just to be with that person, feeling like they’re experiencing a moment of pure connection. The singer wants to stay in the present, caught up in the feeling of being with this person, and doesn’t want it to end. There’s a sense of urgency to hold on to this feeling, as they fear time will take it away, and they don’t want to miss a moment of it.

[Chorus: mgk & Julia Wolf, mgk]
The singer doesn’t want others to see their vulnerability because they don’t believe people would understand. They feel like everything in life can fall apart, but what really matters to them is for this special person to truly understand who they are, beyond the surface.

[Interlude: Julia Wolf]
A simple expression of emotion through sound, creating an atmosphere of longing or reflection.

[Verse 2: mgk, Julia Wolf, mgk & Julia Wolf]
In this verse, the singer talks about moments of emotional struggle. They can’t control their tears or face the truth in the lies they’ve lived. Life feels intense and dramatic, almost like a movie, where even pain and hardship are experienced deeply. They’re willing to endure the pain just to feel alive, showing how the emotional experience is worth it despite the suffering.

[Chorus: mgk & Julia Wolf, mgk]
The singer repeats their desire to be understood by the person they care about, not by the world around them. They believe others won’t get it, but all they really want is for their true self to be seen and understood by the person they love, especially in a world that’s full of brokenness.

[Pre-Chorus: Julia Wolf, mgk, Julia Wolf & mgk]
Here, the singer again expresses their fear of being misunderstood by others. They feel disconnected from the world, believing that others won’t get their emotions or struggles. The only thing that matters is that the person they love knows who they truly are, which feels like the only thing they can control in a world that feels broken.

[Chorus: mgk & Julia Wolf]
This chorus emphasizes the singer’s desire to be seen for who they truly are. They don’t care about the opinions of the world, as they feel that people wouldn’t understand them anyway. The repetition of wanting to be understood by that one special person shows how important it is for them to connect on a deeper level, beyond the surface of appearances.

[Outro: Julia Wolf, Julia Wolf & mgk]
The outro continues with a sound-based expression of emotion, reinforcing the song’s feelings of longing and vulnerability. It’s a simple but powerful way to end the song, leaving the emotional tone lingering.