Vincent Poag has never been a musician content with surface-level storytelling. His latest lyric video for “The Unknown” proves he’s a sonic cartographer mapping the complex terrain of human experience. Emerging from Massapequa’s blue-collar landscape, Poag transforms personal chaos into a universal narrative that resonates like a lost Dylan track reimagined for the digital age.
The video unfolds like a fever dream of contemporary existence. Each frame challenges viewers’ perceptions, presenting life as a kaleidoscopic journey where uncertainty isn’t a weakness but a fundamental condition. When Poag sings “Buckle up for the ride of your life,” he’s not offering a platitude but extending an invitation to embrace the unpredictable.
“The Unknown” represents the culmination of Vincent Poag‘s storytelling prowess. Drawing from his roots in folk and Broadway-era storytelling, he deconstructs modern anxieties with surgical precision. The recurring question “What am I doing?” becomes a collective cry, transcending individual experience to speak to a generation grappling with existential confusion.
The lyric video’s visual metaphors—ranging from surreal imagery of “Goliaths” and “misfits” to intimate moments of domestic tranquility—create a compelling narrative arc. Poag doesn’t just perform a song; he creates a multi-sensory experience that challenges listeners to reconsider their relationship with uncertainty. “Welcome home to the unknown” isn’t just a lyric—it’s a manifesto of acceptance and resilience.