I Love The Unknown

Clem Snide

She asked him
"Why can we not be together?
Why is it we have to part?
Why did you leave with a stranger
When I am revealing my heart?"

Because I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown
Because I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown

They asked him
"Hey, where's this bus going?"
And he said, "well, I'm really not sure"
"Well then how will you know where to get off?"
And he said, "the place with the most allure"

Because I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown
Because I love the unknown
'Cause I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown

And then his father got him a job
And it paid well
But every day it felt the same
Well, his father was really heartbroken
When he quit and changed his last name

Because I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown
Because I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown (hey)

The doctor asked him what he was afraid of
Just what was he running from?
And he said, "it's not a fear of success, nor of closeness
But of going through life feeling numb"

That's why I love the unknown
Love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown
That's why I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown
Because I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown
Because I love the unknown
I love the unknown
He said he loves the unknown


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    I have this song on repeat right now =]

    I think it's just about never questioning the amazingness of life, let it go as it will, and take any opportunities you get.

    thatkrisison September 20, 2008   Link

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