IRIS OUT — English translation

米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) · japanese → English

What "IRIS OUT" means

The song is an intense, high-energy exploration of obsessive infatuation and romantic madness. The narrator describes being completely overwhelmed by love, experiencing physical and emotional chaos as reason completely collapses under the weight of desire. Metaphors of sickness, extortion, and sensory overload convey a passionate helplessness where the object of affection holds total power, leaving the narrator completely captivated, defenseless, and helplessly consumed by their feelings.

駄目駄目駄目
No, no, no
脳みその中から「やめろ馬鹿」と喚くモラリティ
My inner morality screaming out "Stop it, you fool"
ダーリンベイビーダーリン
Darling, baby, darling
半端なくラブ!
Crazy in love!

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What does "IRIS OUT" by 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) mean?

The song is an intense, high-energy exploration of obsessive infatuation and romantic madness. The narrator describes being completely overwhelmed by love, experiencing physical and emotional chaos as reason completely collapses under the weight of desire. Metaphors of sickness, extortion, and sensory overload convey a passionate helplessness where the object of affection holds total power, leaving the narrator completely captivated, defenseless, and helplessly consumed by their feelings.

What language is "IRIS OUT" sung in?

IRIS OUT by 米津玄師 (Kenshi Yonezu) is sung in Japanese.

Is there an English translation of "IRIS OUT"?

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