What I'm Looking For
Brendan Benson · The Alternative To Love [2005]
But I know that I just want to look some more
And I won't be satisfied 'til there's nothing left that I haven't tried
For some people it's an easy choice
But for me there's a devil and an angel's voice
Well I don't know what I am looking for
But I know that I just wanna look some more
Well I don't know what I'm living for
But I know that i just wanna live some more
You hear it from strangers
And you hear it from friends
That love never dies
And love never ends
I don't want to argue
No, I don't want to fight
'Cause you're always wrong
And I'm always right
Well I don't know what I'm living for
But I know that I just want to live some more
I used to be involved and I felt like a king
Now I've lost it all and i don't feel a thing
I may never grow up
I may never give in
And I blame this world that I live in
I visit Hell on a daily basis
And I see the sadness in all your faces
I've got friends who are married and their lives seem complete
And here I am still stumbling down a darkened street
A darkened street
And I act like a child
And I'm insecure
And I'm filled with doubt
And I'm immature
Sometimes it creeps up on me
And before I know it I'm lost at sea
But no matter how far I roam
I always find my way back home
But I don't know what I've been waiting for
But I know that I don't wanna wait anymore
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What I'm Looking For - Brendan Benson
Released on The Alternative To Love in 2005, "What I'm Looking For" stands as a defining track in Brendan Benson's discography, encapsulating the introspective and melancholic tone characteristic of his mid-2000s work. The song features Benson's signature vocal delivery, blending a sense of weary longing with a rhythmic, almost folk-inflected pop structure that became a staple of his live performances. As part of a collection of songs exploring personal relationships and emotional vulnerability, the recording highlights his ability to craft intimate narratives within a polished production framework. The track remains a notable example of his evolution from the indie-folk roots of his earlier years to the more textured, atmospheric sound that defined his career during this period.