You were someone who I could talk to
If I wanted to
You're one of a kind
If one of a kind means

That you were the only one
And I really don't even think you see
All the things you've done for me
And I will never forget as long as I live

And even after I'm gone
'Cause then I'll be with you
You never left me alone
My sweet unknown

So sweet, you're so unknown
You could see right through me
Sweet unknown [Repeat: x4]

You were someone who I could talk to
If I wanted to
You're one of a kind
If one of a kind means
That you are the only one
And I don't even think you see
All the things you've done for me
And I will never forget as long as I live

And even after I'm gone
'cause then I'll be with you
You never left me alone
My sweet unknown
So sweet, you're so unknown
You could see right through me
Sweet unknown [Repeat: x2]

You sent your angels to watch over me
And I feel them
I never wanted to be further away
From the length of your arms
Show and tell is caving in
These angry feelings from within
Hold me tight and don't let go of my hand
Promise me so [Repeat: x3]


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    this song is great! i think its about this persons friend that is no longer living, because he says "even after im gone, cuz then ill be with you". but even though the person is no longer with him in body, hes there in an "angel" form, which is great i think, great song, great band :)

    snowb1sp19on April 10, 2003   Link

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