I Don't Know What It Is
Rufus Wainwright
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I don't know what it is But you got to do it I don't know where to go But you got to be there I don't know where to fall But I know that it's comfortable where I don't know where it is Putting all of my time in learning to care And a bucket of rhymes I threw up somewhere Want a locket of who made me lose My perfunctory view of all that is around And of all that I do So I knock on the door, take a step that is new Never been here before Is there anyone else who's too In love with beauty Playing all of the games And thinks three's company Is there anyone else who has slightly mysterious bruises I don't know what it is Sick of looking around at friendly faces All declaring a war on far off places Is there anyone else who is through With complaining about what's been done unto us So I knock on the door And I am on a train Going god knows where to To get me over, to get me over Get me heaven or hell, Calais or Dover I was hoping the train was my big number Taking the Santa Fe and the Atchison Topeka But we're chugging along, Dunaway by the crossing And could be heading for Poland or limbo or Lower Manhattan Find myself running around I don't know what it is To get me over
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Written by: Rufus Wainwright
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11 facts about this song
Song Identity"I Don't Know What It Is" is a single released by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, picked from his third studio album, "Want One."
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Album Information"Want One" was released on 2003 under the DreamWorks label. "I Don't Know What It Is" is the lead single from the album.
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Track DurationThe song features a relatively long duration for a pop tune, running a total length of 4 minutes and 51 seconds.
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GenresRufus Wainwright's music, including the song "I Don't Know What It Is," is generally classified in the pop and baroque-pop genres, with elements of opera, cabaret, and singer-songwriter influences.
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Composer and LyricistWainwright is the sole composer and lyricist of "I Don't Know What It Is," reflecting his role as an accomplished songwriter.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the song was directed by acclaimed Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund, who is also known for his videos for popular artists such as Madonna and Lady Gaga.
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Comments on The songWainwright once stated publicly that "I Don't Know What It Is" had been difficult to write due to its dynamic range and intricate storyline.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 74 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of Wainwright's most successful singles in the United Kingdom.
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Live PerformancesRufus Wainwright included "I Don't Know What It Is" as part of the setlist during his international tour in 2004 and it has been performed at his live concerts around the world.
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Lyrics Theme"I Don't Know What It Is" is notable for its symbolic and introspective lyrics that explore themes of confusion, desire, and a search for understanding.
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Musical StyleThe song is a blend of piano-driven melodies, orchestral layers, and Rufus's distinctive vocal style, which showcases a wide range of emotional depth throughout the track.
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