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The Goo Goo Dolls "Iris" Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified
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John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls stopped by the Genius office to break down the band’s iconic song “Iris.” He opens up about writing the track for the City of Angels movie…
John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls stopped by the Genius office to break down the band’s iconic song “Iris.” He opens up about writing the track for the City of Angels movie soundtrack, why fans’ stories about the song mean so much to him, getting lucky with the hook, and the real reason he wanted to join the soundtrack, plus more in this memorable episode!
Read more on Genius: https://genius.com/a/the-goo-goo-dolls-break-down-the-meaning-of-iris
Read all the lyrics to "Iris" on Genius: https://genius.com/The-goo-goo-dolls-iris-lyrics
Watch the Official Music Video for "Iris": https://youtu.be/NdYWuo9OFAw?si=O_WQcIaaAiHw3A5t
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- 7 January 2026
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