Never Know
Pennywise · Straight Ahead [1999]
The secret's gonna set you free
And everything you think you know it ain't nothing
The sacred truth from the holy light
The daybreak from the darkest night
When all the wandering souls are looking for something
I'll say it real slow
(For God's sake now you gotta believe)
What you gotta know
(The wisdom's gonna set you free)
The dawn's early light
(God son and the holy light)
Is starting to show
(Your beacon through the darkest night)
We've all been deceived
(Not now but someday you'll see)
You better believe
(What it is to believe)
What we'll never know
The star, cross and the crescent sign
The reason that we pray at night
When you lose your nerve
You know that you gotta serve someone
A prophet or a sacred cow
You know it doesn't matter now
Pick one of the above
It's better than bowing to no one
I'll say it real slow
(For God's sake now you gotta believe)
What you gotta know
(The wisdom's gonna set you free)
The dawn's early light
(God son and the holy light)
Is starting to show
(Your beacon through the darkest night)
We've all been deceived
(Not now but someday you'll see)
You better believe
(What it is to believe)
What we'll never know
'Cause in the end you'll see
It's not really what you believe
(What you believe)
The only one sure thing is that
Life's filled with uncertainty
(Uncertainty)
And then the truth could be
That life's just one big joke
But we'll never know
We'll never know, we'll never know
We'll never know, we'll never know
We'll never know, we'll never know
We'll never know
Never Know - Pennywise
Released on the 1999 album Straight Ahead, 'Never Know' stands as a quintessential example of Pennywise's mid-to-late 90s sound, blending post-punk energy with melodic hooks characteristic of the English New Wave scene. The track features the band's signature vocal delivery and driving rhythm section, capturing the raw intensity of their era while maintaining the polished production typical of their discography. As a staple of their live performances and a key track on the album, the song reflects the band's ability to craft anthemic material that resonates within the punk revival movement. Its inclusion on Straight Ahead highlights the group's continued evolution and commitment to creating high-energy recordings that defined their catalog during this period.