The Unknown
To/Die/For Lyrics


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The sun has gone down
Left me alone
In the dark
In the cold
And wind blows again
It comes from far away
So far away
Is the peace of my soul

Here it comes again
This racking feeling I don't belong here
Mother earth beautiful world
Can not give me anything

I have heard so many lies
And I have seen those empty smiles
Knowing that somewhere else

I could see the smile that means something
My mother earth beautiful world
Is drawn into faceness

Sorrow of the unknown
Follows me everywhere




In my heart I know
I don't belong here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of To/Die/For's song "The Unknown" express feelings of isolation, loneliness, and a longing for something more meaningful in life. The first stanza describes a sense of abandonment and exposure to the cold and winds, which symbolize desolation and emptiness. The line "Is the peace of my soul" suggests that the singer is searching for inner calm and a sense of belonging that is currently missing.


In the second stanza, the singer struggles with an existential crisis, feeling disconnected from the world around them. They are unable to feel satisfied with what life has to offer, despite the beauty of nature. The line "Knowing that somewhere else I could see the smile that means something" underscores the singer's dissatisfaction with life and desire for something more fulfilling.


The final stanza references the "sorrow of the unknown," which haunts the singer wherever they go. This speaks to a deeper sense of uncertainty and discomfort with one's own existence. The line "In my heart I know I don't belong here" reflects the singer's search for a place or purpose in life.


Overall, "The Unknown" is a poignant and introspective song that explores themes of loneliness, longing, and existential crisis.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun has gone down
The day has come to an end


Left me alone
I am by myself


In the dark
There is no light


In the cold
It is chilly


And wind blows again
The wind is blowing once more


It comes from far away
The wind is coming from a distant place


So far away
It is very far away


Is the peace of my soul
The tranquility within me seems out of reach


Here it comes again
This feeling returns


This racking feeling I don't belong here
The overwhelming sensation that I do not fit in


Mother earth beautiful world
The planet we inhabit is stunning


Can not give me anything
However, it cannot offer me what I am searching for


I have heard so many lies
I've been exposed to countless untruths


And I have seen those empty smiles
I've witnessed many insincere grins


Knowing that somewhere else
Understanding that in another place


I could see the smile that means something
I might encounter a genuine expression of joy


My mother earth beautiful world
This lovely planet of ours


Is drawn into faceness
Has become superficial


Sorrow of the unknown
The sadness of the unfamiliar


Follows me everywhere
Pursues me incessantly


In my heart I know
Deep down, I am aware


I don't belong here
That I am out of place




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Sloan

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Comments from YouTube:

@AngelDA27

Amazing song! Amazing band! \\m//

@Bugholeexcalibur

@beboquintana NO! THIS...IS....S...well yeah, you are right. :)

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