Iris by Goo Goo Dolls?

I love the song Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls but what exactly is that song talking about??

Iris by Goo Goo Dolls?
The song was written for the soundtrack to the movie City of Angels, and is in reference to the love of Nicolas Cage's angelic character for Meg Ryan's mortal character.....he wants her to know who he is ....an angel, but at the same time, the world cannot see him, for obvious reasons....the lyrics really speak for themselves, and it's a fabulous song, in fact the entire soundtrack is worthy of purchase, and features great songs by Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette just to name a few. ;)
Reply:about some guy and how the world doesnt treat him right aand every body judges him thus 'i dont want the world to see me coz i dont think think that they'll understand'
Reply:No idea but i love TGGD!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:not too sure but you could probably find it if you googled it. it is such a good song.
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Lead singer Johnny Rzeznik wrote this. He had a terrible case of writer's block before coming up with this. He even went to a psychiatrist for help.


This is about a person with an invisible identity who no one understands. Then, he finds true love. He wants his true love to know that he exists and that she is the only person in the world who can understand and love him - hence the last line, "I just want you to know who I am." The title means this is how I see you and me and everyone. (thanks, Britney - Calabasas, CA)


This was featured in the Nicolas Cage movie City Of Angels.


This was nominated for Grammys in the categories Song Of The Year, Record Of The Near, and Best Pop Performance By Duo Or Group. It didn't win any of them.


One of the instruments used is a mandolin.


The Goo Goo Dolls performed this in Madison Square Garden as part of the "Concert For New York" to raise money for victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.


In Greek mythology, Iris was the god messenger who left her messages in a rainbow. (thanks, Rebecca - Clayton, GA)