Iris
Lost in Time and Love: Mads Jensen's Iris Reveals a Tender Journey
Lyrics
Can't remember how we met
Cannot recall the initial meeting with the person.
But I went on dates with your ex
Went on dates with the current partner's ex.
One hour would turn to nine
An hour together would extend to nine, indicating losing track of time in each other's company.
We had a way of losing track of time
Both had a tendency to lose track of time in their relationship.
Walked through Chelsea installations
Explored Chelsea installations together.
Felt like fluttering constellations
The experience felt magical, like fluttering constellations.
And I've been waiting for you baby
Expressing anticipation for the partner.
While you go around and hide
Partner tends to hide or be elusive.
And I've been making mistakes to believe
Admits to making mistakes but believes there's still time for the relationship.
That you and I have still got time
Expresses hope for time to still be on their side.
When he sees the end of me
Unclear context about someone witnessing the end of the speaker.
I can't believe I tried
Expresses disbelief at attempting something.
I still don't know what I was thinking of
Reflects on not understanding their own actions.
I know it's hard to be truthful
Acknowledges the difficulty of being truthful.
To tell me who you are
Requests honesty about the partner's true self.
But I need transparency
Emphasizes the need for transparency in the relationship.
To love you deep and tenderly
Desires a deep and tender love based on openness.
You know you can, I must demand
The speaker demands transparency from the partner.
Let's give it another try
Suggests giving the relationship another chance.
Cause I believe we're meant to be in love
Expresses belief in the destined nature of their love.
Girl love is hard for some
Acknowledges that love can be challenging for some people.
To try to understand
Encourages understanding in the face of difficulties.
My bird, my friend
Refers to the partner as "my bird, my friend."
Who gives a damn if we offend?
Expresses a carefree attitude about societal opinions.
I love your unibrow
Expresses admiration for a unique physical feature (unibrow).
How you dissociate
Appreciates the partner's ability to dissociate, possibly cope with challenges.
My beautiful bug-eyed ballon
Uses endearing terms for the partner, comparing them to a bug-eyed balloon.
My darling girl, my Iris
Refers to the partner as "My darling girl, my Iris."
And I've been waiting for you baby
Reiterates anticipation for the partner.
While you go around and hide
Repeats the partner's tendency to hide.
And I've been making mistakes to believe
Repeats acknowledgment of mistakes but maintains hope for the relationship.
That you and I have still got time
Repeats hope for time being on their side.
You know you can, I must demand
Reiterates the demand for transparency in the relationship.
Let's give it another try
Suggests another attempt at the relationship.
Cause I believe we're meant to be in love
Reaffirms belief in the destined nature of their love.
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