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Joe is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he lat… Read Full Bio ↴Joe is an American R&B singer. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, he later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, and signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1992. He rose to prominence after releasing his debut album Everything the following year. He followed it with a series of successful albums under Jive Records, including All That I Am (1997), the international bestseller My Name Is Joe (2000) as well as the multi-certified albums Better Days (2001) and And Then... (2003). Several songs from these albums became hit singles on the pop and R&B record charts, including the number-one hit "Stutter", the top ten entries "All the Things (Your Man Won't Do)", "Don't Wanna Be a Player", and "I Wanna Know" as well as his collaborations "Faded Pictures", "Thank God I Found You" and "Still Not a Player".

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Joe Lyrics


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I've been on a mission
Into the great unknown
The space in front of my eyes
Is not my home
But I'll find it
Oh, I'll find it
I just have to look hard enough
I took my rocket ship into
Into the deep unknown
The flames burst out the ceiling
I ought to crash any day now
Into a planet I could care for
I don't much care for the one I find myself on now
And so be it, maybe this world's beyond saving
But it wasn't my job to know




It's my job to go
Into the great unknown

Overall Meaning

These lyrics depict a sense of adventure and longing for a different place, a desire to explore beyond the familiar and mundane. Joe is on a mission, determined to venture into the great unknown, a metaphorical representation of a new path or journey beyond what is known to him. He feels disconnected from his current surroundings, believing that his true home lies elsewhere.


The mention of a rocket ship emphasizes the idea of setting off on an extraordinary journey. The flames bursting out from the ceiling symbolize the risks and dangers involved in seeking out something new and different. Despite the potential hardships, Joe remains undeterred, expressing that he doesn't care much for the world he currently finds himself in.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been on a mission
I have been on a purposeful journey or quest


Into the great unknown
Venturing into unexplored territory, facing the unfamiliar


The space in front of my eyes
The vast expanse of possibilities lying ahead of me


Is not my home
I don't belong to this current place or situation


But I'll find it
I will discover my true place or purpose


Oh, I'll find it
With determination, I will uncover what I seek


I just have to look hard enough
Through careful and focused observation, I will uncover what I seek


I took my rocket ship into
I embarked on my journey using a spacecraft


Into the deep unknown
Entering the mysterious depths of the undiscovered


The flames burst out the ceiling
Fiery propulsion erupted from above, pushing me forward


I ought to crash any day now
There's an imminent sense of danger or potential failure due to reckless behavior


Into a planet I could care for
Hoping to find a world I can nurture and value


I don't much care for the one I find myself on now
I have little affinity for the current world or reality I inhabit


And so be it, maybe this world's beyond saving
Accepting that perhaps this world is irreparable or unsalvageable


But it wasn't my job to know
Acknowledging that it wasn't my responsibility or duty to comprehend


It's my job to go
My role is to venture forward and explore


Into the great unknown
Continuing into the vast uncharted territory




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Written by: Edward Sonntag

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