Unknown
Auto Kinetic Lyrics

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This doubt is screaming in my face
In this familiar place,
Sheltered and concealed
And if this night won't let me rest
Don't let me second guess
What I know to be real put away
All I know for tonight and maybe I just might learn
To let it go take my security from me

And maybe finally I won't have to know everything

I am falling into grace to the unknown to where you are
And faith makes everybody scared it's the unknown,
They don't know that keeps me hanging on
To you I got nothing left to defend
I cannot pretend that everything makes sense
But does it really matter now if I do not know how
To figure this thing out

I am against myself again trying to fit
These pieces in walking on a cloud of dust to get to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Auto Kinetic's "Unknown" speak to the struggle of letting go of control and embracing the unknown. The song opens with the singer acknowledging the doubt and uncertainty that is staring them in the face. They find themselves in a familiar place that is safe, comfortable, and predictable. However, they are unable to find rest in the current situation and are grappling with conflicting thoughts and emotions.

The chorus indicates the singer's desire to surrender control and trust in something bigger than themselves. They are falling into grace, a spiritual awakening or a realization that they need the love and support of someone else to guide them on this unknown path. The chorus reassures that it's normal to be scared of the unknown, but faith keeps them emboldened, and it's this feeling that hangs onto the prospect of the unknown.

The second verse suggests that the singer has reached a point where they cannot pretend that everything makes sense or that they have everything figured out. They recognize that they have nothing left to defend and cannot continue to control their surroundings. They are against themselves again and trying to fit the pieces in, but it's like walking on a cloud of dust, and the only thing they see is the light at the end of the tunnel that they have to get to. Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of uncertainty, the need to let go, and the power of faith to guide us toward a better tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

This doubt is screaming in my face
I am feeling overwhelming uncertainty and anxiety

In this familiar place, Sheltered and concealed
Even in a place of comfort and familiarity, I feel emotionally trapped

And if this night won't let me rest
My thoughts and fears are keeping me from finding peace and rest

Don't let me second guess What I know to be real put away All I know for tonight
I am begging to be free from self-doubt and to trust what I already know for tonight

And maybe I just might learn To let it go take my security from me And maybe finally I won't have to know everything
By letting go of my need for control and security in understanding everything, I may find peace and freedom

I am falling into grace to the unknown to where you are
I am surrendering to the unknown and trusting in a higher power to guide me to where I am meant to be

And faith makes everybody scared it's the unknown, They don't know that keeps me hanging on
Faith can be frightening because it requires trusting in the unknown, but it is what keeps me holding on

To you I got nothing left to defend I cannot pretend that everything makes sense
I have no reason to defend or hide from the truth in front of me and cannot pretend that everything makes sense

But does it really matter now if I do not know how To figure this thing out
It's okay not to have all the answers or understand everything, what's important is moving forward

I am against myself again trying to fit These pieces in walking on a cloud of dust to get to you
I am struggling with myself, trying to piece together what I know to get to where I am meant to be

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music
Written by: RON ANIELLO, JUDE ANTHONY COLE, JASON WADE

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