Still Unknown
De/Vision Lyrics


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I never move in time
One by one my senses learn to fly
Wave good bye
I'm always on the move
I'm at one with the world
I'm at one with everyone
Everything except myself
Call me names I don't mind
I shall pay you back in kind
My love for you is still unknown
Bould it up
Tear it down
Don't be afraid to break new ground
My love for you is still unknown

My time is almost up




No amount of paint can hide the rust
There's a time and place for everything

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the De/Vision's song Still Unknown seem to be about self-discovery and the difficulty of connecting with others despite being part of the world around us. The opening line, "I never move in time," suggests that the singer is somehow out of sync with the rest of the world, and that he is perhaps struggling to find his place in it. However, his "senses learn to fly," indicating a gradual awakening and a newfound ability to experience and understand the world around him.


Despite his newfound sense of awareness, however, the singer still struggles to connect with others on a deeper level - "Everything except myself." He is "always on the move," but this seems to be something of a defense mechanism, a way of keeping people at arm's length. The lines "Call me names I don't mind / I shall pay you back in kind" further reinforce the singer's sense of isolation and his reluctance to let others get too close.


The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "My love for you is still unknown," seems to suggest that despite his difficulties connecting with others, the singer still yearns for love and affection. But even here, there is a sense of hesitation and fear - "Bould it up / Tear it down / Don't be afraid to break new ground." It's as if the singer recognizes the potential for hurt and heartbreak that comes with opening oneself up to others.


Overall, the lyrics of Still Unknown seem to deal with the universal human struggle to understand oneself and connect with others. Despite the uncertainty and fear that comes with that struggle, however, there is also a sense of hope and resilience that shines through.


Line by Line Meaning

I never move in time
I struggle to keep up with the present


One by one my senses learn to fly
My senses are becoming more attuned and heightened


Wave good bye
The past is over and it's time to move on


I'm always on the move
I'm constantly in motion, both physically and mentally


I'm at one with the world
I feel connected and in tune with everything around me


I'm at one with everyone
I feel a strong sense of unity with all people


Everything except myself
Despite being connected to the world, I am still struggling with my own identity


Call me names I don't mind
I am unbothered by the negative opinions of others


I shall pay you back in kind
I will respond to negativity with negativity


My love for you is still unknown
I am unsure of my feelings towards you


Bould it up
Build something new and exciting


Tear it down
Break down what is no longer serving a purpose


Don't be afraid to break new ground
Take risks and try new things


My love for you is still unknown
My feelings towards you are still uncertain


My time is almost up
I feel like I am running out of time


No amount of paint can hide the rust
Even with attempted cover-ups, the true state cannot be hidden


There's a time and place for everything
Timing and context are crucial in all situations




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Written by: STEFFEN KETH, THOMAS ADAM (DE 4)

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Dm’V’Otion&Z’enstation

I never move in time
One by one my senses learn to fly
Wave good bye
I'm always on the move
I'm at one with the world
I'm at one with everyone
Everyone except myself

Call me names I don't mind
I shall pay you back in kind
My love for you is still unknown
Build it up
Tear it down
Don't be afraid to break new ground
My love for you is still unknown

My time is almost up
No amount of paint can hide the rust
There's a time and place for everything
Knowledge is worthwhile
And ignorance is no excuse
I become the endless sky

What goes up must go down
What goes round always comes around
My love for you is still unknown
Sometimes I wish you were near
Sometimes I want you to disappear
My love for you is still unknown

It's the time of our lives
Let's go put the world to rights
My love for you is still unknown
Live it up
Blow your mind
We're but tears on the cheeks of time
My love for you is still unknown



All comments from YouTube:

Dm’V’Otion&Z’enstation

I never move in time
One by one my senses learn to fly
Wave good bye
I'm always on the move
I'm at one with the world
I'm at one with everyone
Everyone except myself

Call me names I don't mind
I shall pay you back in kind
My love for you is still unknown
Build it up
Tear it down
Don't be afraid to break new ground
My love for you is still unknown

My time is almost up
No amount of paint can hide the rust
There's a time and place for everything
Knowledge is worthwhile
And ignorance is no excuse
I become the endless sky

What goes up must go down
What goes round always comes around
My love for you is still unknown
Sometimes I wish you were near
Sometimes I want you to disappear
My love for you is still unknown

It's the time of our lives
Let's go put the world to rights
My love for you is still unknown
Live it up
Blow your mind
We're but tears on the cheeks of time
My love for you is still unknown

Rotten Banshee

Still on of my favorite bands to this day

Bradley Dahl

Only stumbled across this band recently... so sad they're not more well known. This is one of their gems.

Bzh 56 29

Une de mes favorites de ce formidable groupe electro pop mélodieux, avec until the end of time

John McBride

Love this song

Ciera Rae

I found a De/Vision CD in my old CD case from 1998. I forgot I had the CD. I haven't stopped playing the CD since finding it again. I don't know what the title of the CD is since that part melted off since the CD has been in my car for over 10 years. I found it when cleaning out my car and the painted words on the CD have melted off but the music plays flawlessly. This is one of my all time fave bands ever.

depechemode4ever1

Great Song , Full Of Hope and Serenity

Thomas Laukien

Ich liebe diesen Titel. Einer der besten Produktionen überhaupt....

Tomasz Kobrzyński

One of the best from De Vision...

17muaythai71

brilliant !!!!

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