Few songs from the late nineties have aged as gracefully as Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls. Released in 1998 as part of the City of Angels film soundtrack, the track became a defining moment for the band and a favourite with listeners across generations.
Decades on, its popularity has only grown. One upload alone has passed 793M+ views, and the song sat at #10 on Spotify's most-streamed chart for Sep 4–10, 2026 — proof that Iris continues to rank among the world's most-loved songs.
Image: Goo Goo Dolls / Warner Records (official music video still)
Iris Song Credits
Song: Iris
Singers: Goo Goo Dolls
Lyrics: John Rzeznik
Music: John Rzeznik
Film: City of Angels (1998)
Album: Dizzy Up the Girl
Music Label: Warner Bros. / Reprise Records
Release Date: 1998
Iris Lyrics
And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
When sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah, you'd bleed just to know you're alive
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
Iris Official Music Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote "Iris"?
"Iris" was written by John Rzeznik, the lead singer of the Goo Goo Dolls.
Which film is "Iris" from?
"Iris" was originally written for the 1998 film City of Angels and appears on its soundtrack.
When was "Iris" released?
"Iris" was released in 1998 and later included on the album Dizzy Up the Girl.
Why is "Iris" still so popular decades later?
The song's emotional lyrics and soaring melody keep winning new listeners. With 793M+ views on one upload and a #10 spot on Spotify's most-streamed chart for Sep 4–10, 2026, it remains a steady worldwide favourite.
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