Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (audio) Here

: Frontman John Rzeznik wrote the track while living in a hotel in Los Angeles, grappling with writer's block and the recent collapse of his marriage.

: The song is famous for its haunting acoustic melody played in a unique guitar tuning (BDDDDD) that Rzeznik stumbled upon after breaking two strings. Lyrical Themes Goo goo dolls - Iris (Audio)

: The lyrics were written from the perspective of Nicolas Cage’s character in City of Angels , an immortal angel willing to sacrifice his divinity to experience human love. : Frontman John Rzeznik wrote the track while

The song is widely regarded as an anthem of vulnerability and longing for authentic connection. Key themes include: The song is widely regarded as an anthem

: The title "Iris" does not appear in the lyrics; Rzeznik chose the name after seeing country-folk singer Iris DeMent listed in a magazine.