The Goo Goo Dolls – Iris (1998) The goo goo dolls 1998 Iris Did you know that... It’s generally known that the iris is part of the eye, but the word actually has a number of definitions. In Greek, it means “rainbow” and in Greek mythology, “messenger of the Gods” and “Goddess of the Rainbow”. It’s also a type of flower. How does this song make you feel? Report abuse SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS