Iris
Eternal Yearning: Boyz II Men's Soulful Quest for Connection
Lyrics
And I'd give up forever to touch you
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice anything to be close to the person referred to in the lyrics.
Cause I know that you feel me somehow
Believing that the person can sense or comprehend the speaker's emotions in some way.
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
Describing the person as the closest thing to paradise or happiness that the speaker will ever experience.
And I don't want to go home right now
Expressing a reluctance to leave the current moment with the person and return home.
And all I can taste is this moment
Savoring the present moment, possibly indicating an intense or memorable experience.
And all I can breathe is your life
Stating that the essence of the speaker's existence is intertwined with the person's life.
Cause sooner or later it's over
Recognizing the transient nature of the moment and the inevitability that it will come to an end.
I just don't want to miss you tonight
Expressing a desire not to miss being with the person when the moment concludes.
And I don't want the world to see me
Preferring to keep personal feelings private and not wanting others to witness vulnerability.
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
Doubting that the world would comprehend the speaker's emotions or situation.
When everything's made to be broken
Acknowledging the fragility of everything in life and relationships.
I just want you to know who I am
Expressing a desire for the person to understand the speaker's true self amid life's challenges.
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Accepting the inability to control emotions, especially in moments of vulnerability.
Or the moment of truth in your lies
Acknowledging the truth within lies, possibly referring to honesty in the face of emotional challenges.
When everything seems like the movies
Comparing life experiences to movies, where dramatic and challenging moments are inevitable.
Yeah you bleed just to know your alive
Highlighting the idea that pain or struggle is a confirmation of being alive.
And I don't want the world to see me
Reiterating the desire to keep personal struggles and vulnerabilities hidden from the world.
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
Expressing skepticism about the world's ability to understand the speaker's emotional state.
When everything's made to be broken
Restating the notion that everything in life is prone to breaking or falling apart.
I just want you to know who I am
Reaffirming the desire for the person to know the speaker's true self despite life's challenges.
I don't want the world to see me
Echoing the sentiment of keeping personal struggles hidden from the world.
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
Reiterating doubts about the world's ability to understand the speaker's emotional experiences.
When everything's made to be broken
Restating the idea that everything in life is susceptible to breaking or unraveling.
I just want you to know who I am
Reaffirming the desire for the person to know the speaker's true self despite the challenges inherent in life.
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