What I'm Looking For
Search for Meaning: Brendan Benson's Quest in 'What I'm Looking For'
Lyrics
Well I don't know what I'm looking for
Expressing uncertainty about the desired goal or purpose.
But I know that I just want to look some more
Desire to explore or search without a specific target in mind.
And I won't be satisfied
Not easily content, seeking more experiences or challenges.
'Til there's nothing left that I haven't tried
Commitment to trying everything until nothing remains unexplored.
For some people it's an easy choice
Acknowledgment of internal conflicting thoughts (devil and angel's voice).
But for me there's a devil and an angel's voice
Personal struggle with decision-making and choices.
Well I don't know what I am looking for
Reiteration of not knowing the specific search criteria.
But I know that I just want to look some more
Continued desire to explore or search without a clear objective.
Well I don't know what I'm living for
Existential uncertainty about the purpose of life.
But I know that I just want to live some more
Expressing a general desire to continue living.
And you hear it from strangers
Receiving advice or opinions about love and its endurance.
And you hear it from friends
Contrasting perspectives on love from both acquaintances and close relationships.
That love never dies, and love never ends
Belief in the eternal nature of love.
And I don't want to argue, no I don't want to fight
Resistance to conflicts, emphasizing the desire for harmony.
'Cause you're always wrong and I'm always right
Humorous assertion of personal correctness in disagreements.
Well I don't know what I am living for
Reiteration of not knowing the specific purpose of life.
But I know that I just want to live some more
Continued desire to live without a clear purpose.
I used to be involved, and I felt like a king
Reflecting on a past time of confidence and success.
Now I've lost it all and I don't feel a thing
Loss of everything, resulting in emotional numbness.
I may never grow up, I may never give in
Resistance to conforming or surrendering to societal expectations.
And I'll blame this world that I live in
Blaming the world for personal struggles.
I visit hell on a daily basis
Experiencing daily hardships or challenges.
And I see the sadness in all your faces
Observing sadness in others.
I've got friends who have married
Contrasting personal choices with friends who have settled down.
And their lives seem complete
Perceiving marriage as a completion of life.
Here I am still stumbling down a darkened street
Personal struggle continuing on a difficult path.
And I act like a child and I'm insecure
Admitting to childlike behavior, insecurity, and immaturity.
And I'm filled with doubt and I'm immature
Expressing doubt and immaturity in handling situations.
Sometimes it creeps up on me and before I know it
Vulnerability to unexpected challenges.
I'm lost at sea
Feeling lost and overwhelmed suddenly.
But no matter how far I row
Confidence in finding a way back home despite challenges.
I always find my way back home
Reassurance of always returning home.
But I don't know what I've been waiting for
Uncertainty about the awaited event or change.
But I know that I don't want to wait anymore
Expressing impatience and a desire to end the waiting.
Looking for
Repetition of the theme: actively searching for an undefined goal or purpose.
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