I Know Why
Stephen Kellogg Lyrics

I'll miss you, I'll miss myself when I go away
Leaving is never easy, and going somewhere new means leaving a piece of yourself behind.

And when I don't know anyone that's there, That's when I'll know that I should stay
Sometimes it's better to stick with the familiar instead of jumping into the unknown.

I carry with me a burgundy balloon And a book about a seagull that transcends
Personal symbols and stories remind us of who we are, where we came from, and where we're heading.

Every time that I choose not to settle down, It's like I'm running up a bill with a friend
Life is about balance. Every time we choose to put off responsibilities or delay gratification, we're creating a debt that will eventually need to be paid.

He comes upstairs and asks me for some help, I say "Why don't you sit down I'll lay the answer out in front of you On condition that you turn it down."
Sometimes the best way to help someone is to show them the answer, but also let them make their own decision based on that information.

We never talk, we never hangout anymore, Some sort of social defense The clever way I present my case, A mending wall that's like a fence
Defensive walls and barriers can prevent us from connecting with others and growing as individuals.

I Know Why because I believe The more perfect I become The easier it is to leave
The harder we strive for personal perfection, the more we may distance ourselves from others and find it easier to just leave when things get tough.

I could say "fare thee well" and pass it off like I don't care Or we could meet up in St. Louis, If both of us should happen to be there
Sometimes we say one thing but mean another. True connection and communication requires vulnerability and honesty.

I'm like a clown that isn't funny, As I dance across your door You're on the verge of something big, I'm on the verge of something more
Our lives and paths can intersect but still be moving in very different directions, leading to moments of both humor and tension.

Just to leave, Just leave...eventually
The urge to leave, to escape our current situation, can be strong and persistent, leading to constant restlessness and dissatisfaction.

I didn't think that you were serious, It seemed a little bit obscene Over a meal of blatant contradictions It was a look I'd never seen
Miscommunication and misunderstandings can lead to confusion and conflict, especially when beliefs and opinions clash.

I'm headed west, I'm headed east, I've got this carpool with the wind Buy me a ticket to nowhere in particular, When I get through with this loneliness That's when I'll know I'm in
Sometimes we need to wander and explore, without any particular destination in mind, in order to find ourselves and what truly matters to us.

Or we could drive across the planet, I'll navigate if you pay gas A cast of questionable characters, A troop of fools until the last
Adventures and journeys can bring us together, even with people who are seemingly different or strange. It's the shared experience that counts.

I hear there's still room on the roster, So said the stranger with the double-sided coin If there's room for two good people I don't see why we shouldn't join
Life is full of opportunities and chances. Sometimes we need to take a leap of faith and join others on their journey, even if we don't know where it will lead.

I know Why because I believe The more perfect we become The easier it is to leave
The harder we strive for personal perfection, the more we may distance ourselves from others and find it easier to just leave when things get tough.