I Don't Know What It Is
Discovering Life's Enigma: A Musical Journey by Rufus Wainwright
Lyrics
I don't know what it is
The singer is uncertain about a particular feeling or situation.
But you got to do it
Despite the uncertainty, there's an obligation or necessity to act.
I don't know where to go
The singer doesn't have a specific direction in mind.
But you got to be there
Yet, there's a requirement to be present or involved in that undefined place.
I don't know where to fall
There's uncertainty about where to fail or make mistakes.
But I know that it's comfortable, well
But there's a familiarity and comfort in that uncertainty.
I don't know where it is
The exact location or context is unknown.
Putting all of my time in learning to care
The singer invests time in learning to care for something or someone.
And a bucket of rhymes I threw up somewhere
There's a collection of creative expressions or ideas scattered.
Want a locket of who made me lose
Desiring a keepsake of the person responsible for causing the singer's loss.
My perfunctory view of all that is around
The singer's routine or habitual perspective on everything around is affected.
And of all that I do
Reflecting on all actions and behaviors.
So I knock on the door, take a step that is new
Approaching a new experience, taking a step into the unknown.
Never been here before
The singer is in uncharted territory.
Is there anyone else who's too
Wondering if others are in a similar situation or feeling.
In love with beauty
Being deeply in love with beauty, appreciating aesthetics.
Playing all of the games
Engaging in various activities or pursuits.
And thinks three's company
Believing that three's company, possibly referencing a crowd dynamic.
Is there anyone else who has slightly mysterious bruises
Questioning if others have hidden marks or experiences.
I don't know what it is
The singer reiterates uncertainty about a specific feeling or situation.
Sick and looking around at friendly faces
Feeling unwell and observing familiar faces.
All declaring a war on far off places
Witnessing people rallying against distant issues or problems.
Is there anyone else who is through
Wondering if others are tired of complaining about their circumstances.
With complaining about what's done unto us
So I knock on the door
Repeating the action of knocking on the door, seeking entry or opportunity.
And I am on a train
Being on a train, uncertain about the destination.
Going God knows where to
Travelling without a clear purpose, leaving it to fate or chance.
To get me over, to get me over
Hoping for a solution or resolution.
Get me heaven or hell, Calais or Dover
Desiring an outcome, whether positive or negative.
I was hoping the train was my big number
Anticipating a significant moment or event.
Docking in Santa Fe and the Atchison Topeka
Imagining arrival at a specific place, albeit interrupted.
But we're chugging along, done away by the crossing hands
Obstacles or challenges hindering progress.
We'll heading for Poland or limbo or Lower Manhattan
Considering various destinations, unsure where the journey leads.
Find myself running around
Feeling lost or confused amidst all the activity.
I don't know what it is
Reiterating uncertainty about a particular feeling or situation.
To get me over
Repeating the desire for resolution or a way forward.
I don't know what it is
To get me over
-I don't know what it is
-To get me over
-To get me over
-You gotta do it
Stating the obligation or necessity to act.
You gotta be there
Reiterating the obligation to be present or involved.
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