Know-it-all

I don't want to wake up
Knowing I know everything
Then what would be the point
Of staring at the stars?

I'd hate to go to sleep
Knowing I know everything
Then I could never say
"Life's a mystery".

Tell me, what would be the wonder
Of dreaming about thunder?
What would be the exploration
Of an island or a nation?

Why would I want to learn
How is it the flowers grow?
The farthest corners are unknown
I'd hate if they were shown.

If I knew everything
Nothing would seem brand new
The sky would seem a duller blue
My wondrous eyes would seem so cruel.

If I knew everything
My restless nights would grow so calm
But I think rewards are greater
When through life you must be strong.

I will take my days in strife
To see a greener grass
One day I'll know everything
And that day will be my last.