Unknown
K.N.U. Lyrics

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Sunshine, sunshine
Sunshine, sunshine
Oh, oh
Oh, oh

I was lost between the midnight and the dawning
In a place of no consequence or company
Three-thirty-three when the numbers fell off the clock face

Speed dialing with no signal at all
Go, shout it out, rise up
Oh, oh

Escape yourself, and gravity
Hear me, cease to speak that I may speak
Shush now
Oh, oh

Force quit and move to trash
I was right there at the top of the bottom
On the edge of the known universe where I wanted to be
I had driven to the scene of the accident
And I sat there waiting for me
Restart and re-boot yourself
You're free to go
Oh, oh

Shout for joy if you get the chance
Password, you enter here, right now
Oh, oh

You know your name so punch it in
Hear me, cease to speak that I may speak
Shush now
Oh, oh

Don't move or say a thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of K.N.U.'s song Unknown seem to reflect themes of isolation, inner turmoil, and a search for personal freedom. The repeated use of the word "oh" throughout the song could signify a sense of frustration or longing for something just out of reach. The opening lines of "Sunshine, sunshine" could represent a desire for something positive or hopeful to break through the darkness or bleakness of life.

The first verse describes a feeling of being lost in a place with no meaning or companionship. The reference to the clock face falling off at 3:33 could symbolize the breakdown of structure or routine, leaving the singer feeling untethered. The use of "speed dialing with no signal at all" could denote a feeling of reaching out for help or connection but not finding any response or support. The call to "go, shout it out, rise up" after this verse could signify a call to action or a need for the singer to take control of their own life.

The second verse talks about the singer's desire to escape themselves and the force of gravity. The mention of "cease to speak that I may speak" could indicate a struggle with inner demons or negative self-talk that the singer needs to overcome. The reference to "force quit and move to trash" could represent a desire to let go of negative patterns of behavior or thinking. The lines "I was right there at the top of the bottom / on the edge of the known universe where I wanted to be" could signify a desire to push boundaries and explore the unknown.

The final verse suggests a sense of freedom and possibility. The singer is urged to "restart and re-boot yourself" and is told "you're free to go." The use of "password, you enter here, right now" could represent an invitation to unlock hidden potential or change one's circumstances. The call to "shout for joy" could signify a release from negative emotions or a celebration of newfound freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunshine, sunshine
A repetition of encouragement; keep moving forward and keep looking at the bright side of things.

Oh, oh
A vocalization used for emphasis and as a transition to the next line.

I was lost between the midnight and the dawning
I was in a state of confusion and uncertainty; unsure of where to go or what to do next.

In a place of no consequence or company
I was alone and isolated; no one was around to provide guidance or support.

Three-thirty-three when the numbers fell off the clock face
Time seemed to stand still and I was left with a feeling of disorientation and loss.

Speed dialing with no signal at all
I was trying to reach out for help, but had no way of connecting with anyone.

Go, shout it out, rise up
Encouragement to push through and rise above the current situation.

Oh, oh
A vocalization used for emphasis and as a transition to the next line.

Escape yourself, and gravity
Let go of the things that hold you down and weigh you down, and rise above them.

Hear me, cease to speak that I may speak
Listen to what I have to say and don't interrupt me.

Shush now
Be quiet and listen closely.

Force quit and move to trash
Let go of what is no longer serving you or helping you, and move it out of your life.

I was right there at the top of the bottom
I was at the height of my low point; the worst was over and there was nowhere to go but up.

On the edge of the known universe where I wanted to be
At the brink of discovering something new and uncovering a new path.

I had driven to the scene of the accident
I had returned to the place where something had gone wrong and needed to pick up the pieces.

And I sat there waiting for me
I was taking time to reflect and figure out what to do next.

Restart and re-boot yourself
Take a clean slate and start over.

You're free to go
You're no longer being held back and you have the opportunity to move forward.

Oh, oh
A vocalization used for emphasis and as a transition to the next line.

Shout for joy if you get the chance
Take the opportunity to express joy and happiness.

Password, you enter here, right now
You have the ability to move beyond the current situation and into something better.

Oh, oh
A vocalization used for emphasis and as a transition to the next line.

You know your name so punch it in
You know who you are and what you want, so go after it.

Hear me, cease to speak that I may speak
Listen to what I have to say and don't interrupt me.

Shush now
Be quiet and listen closely.

Oh, oh
A vocalization used for emphasis and as a transition to the next line.

Don't move or say a thing
Take a moment to be still and quiet, and listen for guidance.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, PAUL DAVID HEWSON, LARRY MULLEN, DANIEL ROLAND LANOIS, BRIAN ENO

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